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Sep 2, 2021 · What do the numbers on your analogue water meter mean and how much water have you used? This quick video will help.For more information on Water Meters, visi...
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The water meter shown here shows usage of 53,586.5 Gallons. However, if your water department bills in thousands, your bill may show 53,000, or 53,500 if they bill to 100 gallons. Follow the steps and we'll show you how this is determined and how to read your own meter accurately.
- 1. First, notice what the register increment is. In this case it is in GALLONS. It could be Cubic Feet, or outside the USA it may be Cubic Meters....
- 2. You will notice the first MOVING number wheel is moved between 8 and 9. It is not fully centered on 9 yet, and the sweep hand is on 6.5, so it i...
- 3. You may have noticed that the last three digit are dark, and those to the left of them are white or light colored. This is an industry standard...
- 4. So now we have the explanation of how to read your water meter. The meter in this photo is showing ACTUAL usage of 53,586.5 gallons. It is read...
- 5. Besides the moving odometer wheels and sweep hand you may find another small moving dial. This is the leak indicator. It will move when water is...
What do the numbers on my water meter digital mean? The numbers on your water meter digital represent the volume of water passing through it in cubic meters or gallons. 4.
By understanding how to read your water meter and monitoring your water usage, you can save money on your water bill, conserve water, and detect leaks early. Remember always to read your water meter at least once a month, record the numbers, and compare them to your previous readings to stay informed about your water usage patterns.
By understanding how to read your meter and calculate your usage, you will be able to verify that we are reading your meter fairly and accurately, and to spot problems, such as leaks.
Jan 14, 2019 · For almost all water meters, you use the smallest number visible in the last position of the odometer for your reading. The red circle thing in the corner is called a low flow indicator. This is also in the shape of a triangle on many other water meters.
The meter read equals the gallons (or cubic feet) used while the flow rate equals the number of gallons (or cubic feet) per minute flowing through the water meter. Some digital meters allow review of historical water use. This feature helps track water use trends such as when leaks have occurred.
