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Water metering is crucial to obtaining an accurate system but finding the most suitable water meter for the job can be confusing. Here at DMS we have broken down the key factors to take into consideration when purchasing a water meter.

 Media type

·         Cold water from the mains

·         Hot water

·         Borehole supply

·         Other source

Approval

·         Drinking water approval such as WRAS

·         MID approval for billing

·         BREEAM Leak Detection

Flow rate

·         Litres per second

·         Gallons per minute

·         Cubie meters per hour

Pipe connections

·         Size of pipework

·         Screwed

·         Flanged

·         Other

Installation

·         Vertical

·         Horizontal

·         Inclined

Other points to consider are the display requirements, accuracy class, pressures, the type of building or application and any ancillary items that may be required alongside the meter such as insolation valves, pressure reducing valves, check valves or filters.

Choosing the right brand for you. At DMS we only stock the highest quality brands, and we fully support the Apator PoWogaz SA and Honeywell range of water meters. We have built secure and close relationships with these brands which enables us to deliver the highest standard of service to you.

We supply a wide range of water meters and control products, from small domestic meters to commercial and industrial. If you have an application that needs to be measured, choose DMS to provide you with a quality solution.