DMS’s guide to the measurement and control of all things water.

Points to consider and terminology used when selecting a water meter.

Display types: Water meters most commonly use a dry dial analogue display, however, if you need a digital display, we can offer a hybrid Woltmann option.

·         Dry dial

·         Analogue

·         Digital display

Communications: Do you need to read the meter remotely? How will you access the data? 

·         Pulsed

·         Non-pulsed/read-only.

·         M-Bus

Temperature: Most water meters are suitable for hot or cold temperatures. cold variants being suitable for temperatures up to 50°C and the Hot versions going up to 130°C.

·         Cold (50°C)

·         Hot (15mm-20mm 90°C) and (25mm+ 130°C)

Measurement styles: There are a few options of measurement style depending on your application requirements, for the most effective option tailored to you, speak with our technical team

·         Turbine/Rotary

·         Volumetric  

·         Ultrasonic

Sizing: Traditional inline metering covers a vast size range, right up to a whopping 300mm, while a non-invasive method will provide flexible measurement for sizes up to 225mm

·         Inline – DN15 > DN300

·         Non-invasive – DN22 > DN225

Approvals: Will your water meter be used for potable water? Will it be used for billing?

·         MID approved – Measurement Instruments Directive

·         WRAS - Water Regulations Advisory Scheme – conforms with the water regulator standards. 

Brands: We stock industry brands known for providing accuracy and quality.

·         Apator PoWogaz

·         Honeywell

·         Hydrus

·         Micronics

Whether you require a meter for domestic, commercial, industrial or an out-of-the-norm project, speak to the experts, we can help!