What to do if the water meter stops working

The water meter in the house is designed to save resources and must work uninterruptedly. But, like any mechanism, it can break. What to do if you notice that your meter has stopped spinning?

Simple cases that do not require device replacement

Let's consider those types of breakdowns that the owner of an apartment or private house can fix himself, without calling a specialist.

Depressurization

This is a common occurrence, mainly on hot water meters. The manifestation of a malfunction is not only the cessation of operation. Other factors:

• the appearance of water drops from under the device body;
• fogging of the instrument glass;
• leaking connecting nuts.

Under such conditions, the meter either continues to work for some time or does not respond to the water supply.

The situation arises due to the quality of the gaskets included in the factory kit. They can be replaced with fiber seals, which tend to expand and provide a stable connection.

Important! Replacing gaskets will not help if the seal of the device itself is broken.

We carry out repairs in the following order:

• Carefully remove the lead seal. To do this, use a thin screwdriver and push the edges apart.
• We pull out one end of the wire - the one that is easier to manipulate.
• We replace the gaskets and return the edge of the wire to its place.
• Wrap the filling in a soft cloth and gently press it with platypuses. This will help avoid damage to the part that is noticeable upon external inspection.

Advice. To avoid such troubles, before installing a new device, take care of better seals.

Rust

The situation often arises after repairing water pipes. Then this suspension rises up the floors and clogs the equipment in the apartments. As a result, the water pressure drops noticeably and the impeller of the device stops.

The solution to the problem is to clean the filter.

• Let's turn off the shut-off valve.
• Remove the cover from the filter and remove the mesh.
• Carefully clean the element with a sharp knife, then rinse it from dirt.
• If a special cartridge works instead of a strainer, replace it with a new analogue.
• Before putting the components back, first apply pressure and wait until all contaminants come out.
• Let's dry the parts and put them in reverse order.

Attention! To avoid future blockages, turn off the main taps and do not open the faucets while the water is turned off.

Sudden changes in pressure

The water meter may not spin after a sudden change in pressure (water hammer).

Simple steps help here: supply water at maximum, at the same time Lightly hit the glass of the water meter with your palm.

Tampering with the device

Failure due to interference with operation is also possible. In an effort to save money, users often install magnets that stop readings. The result is demagnetization and breakdown of the rotating mechanism.

We're trying to fix the problem. lightly tapping the body with your palm. In simple cases this helps.

Incorrect installation

This causes the flywheel to spin in the opposite direction or stop. This means that there is no pressure at all. A similar defect appears immediately after installation work.

Troubleshooting is simple. We look at the direction of the water flow and rearrange the equipment accordingly.

In what cases will the meter need to be replaced?

The reasons mentioned above can permanently damage the equipment. A new device is installed if:

• the seal of the housing is broken;
• severe damage occurred after water hammer;
• demagnetization.

Separate condition - high water temperature. This affects hot water supply devices that cannot withstand temperatures above 90 ºC and cease to function. The owner can only check the temperature from time to time to ensure compliance with the standards. And report any excess to the management company.

Another factor is unreliability of the model itself. This leads to premature failure of the counting mechanism or rotor. In this case, the arrow stops responding to the water flow.

The last replacement condition is incorrect installation. For example, a model released for cold water supply worked on hot water. In this mode, the device will not last long.

On a note. Serious repairs to the device will not bring benefits. A more practical and reliable solution would be to replace it.

Procedure for replacing meters

The issue of broken equipment is resolved in the following sequence:

• The owner contacts the management company.
• At a predetermined time, an employee of the management company comes, records the fact of the breakdown, and removes the seals.
• The user purchases a new device, installs it (either independently or with the assistance of a professional) and registers it with the Criminal Code.
• The called master puts the fillings.

Important! If the previous water meter was under warranty, then it is possible to shift your costs for the new acquisition to the company.

But an examination will be required to show that the product was handled correctly.

Regularly monitor the serviceability of the device to avoid overpaying for the resource. At the slightest suspicion of a malfunction, do not hesitate to resolve the issue. This will save you nerves and money.