What We Consider Before We Install A Water Meter
At ABT Water Management, we specialize in the submetering of water for all types of buildings and complexes. This includes large and small apartment buildings and condos as well as for retail units in malls. We also work with commercial and industrial facilities where it is important to be able to manage, monitor and bill individual units or sections of the building.
Another area we focus on is in submetering of water to manufactured home communities, which is a great marketing tool for property managers and owners to consider.
What We Consider
As you can see, each of these types of buildings and properties is very different in the type of water usage and metering needs. Meters for apartments and condos, either in new construction or in retrofit types of upgrades, is typically going to include indoor installation. Water meters for large commercial buildings and complexes as well as for manufactured home communities may be located outdoors or in enclosed spaces, so there will be variations.
Before we install a water meter, there are several factors we consider. By taking the time to match the right meter to the specific environment and application, the meter will have a longer life cycle, will function more effectively and without the need for constant maintenance, and it will also reduce the need for costly repairs or replacement.
Meter Options
One of the first choices, when we install a water meter, is choosing the right meter for the job. We work with leading meter manufacturers including Badger, Sensus, Neptune, and Metron-Fanier to provide the correct model for the application.
Making the choice to use a smart meter is also important in the vast majority of applications. With this choice when we install a water meter, there will be daily readings and real-time data available to landlords to monitor, analyze water usage and even spot any irregularities.
For more information on the options in meters and our submetering services, call us today at 800.697.9096.