10 best mechanical water meters

Counters are instruments for precise and continuous control over the consumption of a specific resource, in this case water. Their practical application in living conditions (in most cases) allows to reduce the charge for hot and cold water supply of an apartment or a private house. Structurally, they are divided into three types: mechanical, ultrasonic and electromagnetic. The most common, low cost and practical are mechanical counters equipped with impeller and sectional counting mechanism.

On the market you can find hundreds of models of mechanical meters of different levels of performance, price and brand of the manufacturer. Some have high operational abilities and can last more than one five-year period, while others, differing in rather mediocre quality, hardly live to the time of a planned calibration. Considering the longevity parameter as one of the main ones, we have prepared for you a list of the best mechanical meters for water, divided into different price categories. All products in the ranking were selected according to the following criteria:

• price ratio to the nominal quality of the product;
• popularity with consumers, expert reviews;
• availability of spare parts in the kit;
• ease of installation (transition diameters, compliance with uniform standards);
• degree of sensitivity to induced magnetic fields;
• quality of individual components.

The best mechanical water meters: a budget of up to 900 rubles

The simplest device, the minimum number of components, but high operational capabilities - this is how all budget mechanical water meters can be characterized. The basic principle of their operation is the elementary principle: by means of the water flow, the impeller installed in the center of the counter is set in motion and transmits torque to the counting wheel, which indicates the amount of liquid consumed.

4 Betar CXB-15

One of the strengths of the mechanical counter cold water Betar SHV-15 is the versatility of installation methods. While separately taken models have a restriction on a strictly vertical, strictly horizontal or hybrid version of the installation, this device inclines installation without any problems (prescribed in the manufacturer’s recommendations). The meter quietly maintains the temperature from +5 to +40 degrees Celsius and a working pressure of up to 10 bar. The warranty period of operation regulates the use before the first calibration, that is, six years. But, according to users, such a counter is able to withstand two or even three terms, depending on the conditions of its use.

Advantages:

• durability;
• normal operating temperature range and pressure value;
• universality at installation.

Disadvantages:

• intended only for measuring the volume of cold water.

3 “Decast Metronic” VSKM 90-15 DG

Universal counter simple wing design with the presence of a pulse output in case of centralized metering of the flow of hot and cold water. As a sensitive device, it uses a reed sensor, very common and easily replaceable in case of emergency. The durability of the work, according to the manufacturer, is at least 10 years, after which the impeller has every chance of overcoming the threshold of unacceptable errors.

Judging by the feedback from users, “Decast Metronic” VSKM 90-15 DG is able to work with water, the maximum temperature of which is +90 degrees Celsius. The main disadvantage is the actual absence of assembly parts in the kit, but finding them in retail is quite simple (due to universality). With a not very heavy weight (0.5 kilogram), this counter copes with possible water hammer, so it can safely be installed in apartments and private houses.

2 METER SVU-15

This counter can rightly be attributed to the category of the most profitable purchases from the section "price - quality". For the last component, it is literally inferior to two or three models, but at a cost replays them all. Bribes and the fact that it is universal, that is, operates in the range from +5 to +90 degrees Celsius. The design is protected from leakage, and the mechanism - from the effects of an external magnetic field, which eliminates the indirect "twist" after sealing. Also in the meter there is a completely useless, but an interesting feature - for a short time it is able to withstand the boiling point of the liquid.

Advantages:

• versatility in measuring the volume of consumed hot and cold water;
• wide range of operating temperatures, up to +100 degrees Celsius;
• protection against leakage and the influence of induced magnetic fields;
• good build quality.

Disadvantages:

• not identified.

1 ITELMA WFW20 D080

One of the most popular counters, rightly in demand from consumers.ITELMA WFW20 D080 is not only high build quality, but also a kind of "upgrade" sample. In addition to direct reading from the counting wheel, you can send information from it to remote databases. Such transmission is carried out by connecting impulse sensors at the exit, and it is used mainly in administrative buildings. Otherwise, it is a standard counter, which has an increased (according to users) resource of exploitation.

Advantages:

• high build quality;
• the presence of elements of protection from magnetic fields and leaks;
• the ability to connect pulse sensors;
• increased service life (more than six declared years).

Disadvantages:

• pulse sensors do not always work correctly.

The best mechanical water meters with pulse output

As a rule, all mechanical meters with pulse output are multi-jet. They use the principle of dividing the main flow into several jets smaller than reducing turbulent flows (fluid turbulence) and, thus, reducing errors. The received information is transmitted from the output to the controlling terminal to control the summary of information.

3 Valtec 1/2

Valtec 1/2 - mechanical counter without all sorts of excesses. The ascetic look should not be misleading - the Italian manufacturer has taken care of the quality of the “filling”. Such a model is able to work for two verification periods without increasing the measurement error. However, there were some drawbacks here. The main trouble of the counter lies in the pulse output. In some models, spontaneous data transmission cuts were recorded, which indicates the vulnerability of the system. Whatever it was, the flaws of the pulse output can easily be attributed to low cost, which, together with the quality of the mechanism itself, looks more than worthy.

Advantages:

• low cost;
• durability of work, due to high-quality "stuffing".

Disadvantages:

• the presence of faults on the pulse output;
• ascetic appearance.

2 Itelma WFW24 D080

Itelma WFW24 D080, like the products of the brand as a whole, makes an exceptionally pleasant impression. Assembled under license from Siemens, it meets all safety parameters and optimum workmanship. It is not surprising: the development and production of metrological devices were carried out on high-precision equipment using reliable components. Plastic parts contain a fiberglass base, so the wear resistance and durability of these counters can be calculated for decades. By the way, the ten-year period of guaranteed trouble-free service is indicated in the product passport. The meter is able to withstand a powerful water hammer with a pressure of 2 MPa, which makes it practically “unkillable”. Bribes and the fact that when working with dirty water (and this often happens even in large cities) Itelma does not require the installation of an additional filter.

Advantages:

• excellent workmanship;
• guaranteed operational life is ten years;
• resistant to water hammer pressure up to 2 MPa;
• no need to install additional cleaning filters: the measurement accuracy will remain at the level.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

1 Zenner ETWI-N DN 15

German counters Zenner ETWI-N DN 15 have one small feature that is useful for an ordinary consumer to know. The fact is that devices for measuring the flow of hot water are universal - they work correctly even with the flow of cold liquid, giving high accuracy at the output of the pulse sensor. There is no doubt about the quality of parts and components - the German manufacturers, with their intrinsic meticulousness, took care of every detail, therefore the movement transmission mechanism works like a clock. This is one of the best meters available to a wide range of consumers.

Advantages:

• high quality workmanship inherent in the German manufacturer;
• versatility of hot water meters;
• stable operation of the pulse sensor;
• withstands pressure shock 1.6 MPa;
• optimal price.

Disadvantages:

• some users have complaints about the bulkiness of the case.

The best mechanical premium water meters

A distinctive feature of mechanical meters of a more expensive class is a hardened body (often made of cast iron), large operational capabilities, as well as other specific functions. The rest is the same device designed to control the flow of water.

3 "Decast Metronic" VSKM 90

Mechanical counter universal level, combining all the exaggerated characteristics of a special model. Possesses a pulse exit and the increased reliability of components (the impeller, the case, the mechanism), up to fixing elements. The main feature of the “Decast Metronic” VSKM 90 is the ability to work at the actual liquid temperature of +150 degrees Celsius - only exceptional devices have similar indicators in the metering devices.

Judging by the user reviews, literally units can afford such a purchase. In general, there are no complaints as regards the working moments - the meter serves for a long time and survives absolutely all exceptional situations (such as hydraulic shocks or magnetic field guidance). However, installation in an apartment or (to a lesser extent) in a private house looks unnecessary - the nominal life of the product will always be underutilized.

2 "Norma" STV-50 (flanged)

The anti-magnetic flange metering system for hot and cold water “Norma” STV-50 is a reasonable alternative to many foreign analogues. Possessing the possibility of centralizing metering of flow through the setting of a pulse sensor, it does not in the least lose to competitors either in service life or in terms of operating parameters. Thus, the temperature range of running cold water varies from +5 to +40 degrees Celsius, and for hot, the top bar reaches the level of +90 degrees (+150 in special models). The guaranteed service life of this model is 12 years, but with “delicate” use it is able to serve a deliberately more than the calculated norm.

Since flange meters have a more specific direction, installation in an apartment or in a number of private houses is not even considered for them. In this regard, consumer opinion is limited to reviews of industrialists, who, however, are quite satisfied with the performance of this model.

1 "Norma" SVK-25

“Norm” SVK-25 is the very case when the performance characteristics are optimal for everyday use, and the high cost is undoubtedly justified by the bundle and the quality of workmanship. The mechanism of this counter is carefully “planted” in a corrosion-resistant (and anti-friction) brass body with nozzles with a diameter of 25 millimeters. In the hot water version, the model is able to withstand temperatures up to +90 degrees Celsius; for cold - half less.

As in all the categories considered, the “Norma” SVK-25 has a pulse output, as well as built-in protection from magnetic fields. It is noteworthy that the equipment is one of the strengths of this model - in addition to the metering device itself, the consumer receives the connecting elements and detailed installation instructions.Judging by the user reviews, this is the best option for installation in an apartment or house, the quality of which manifests itself over three verification periods (6 years).

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