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How to Install a Water Meter: Step-by-Step Guide

Why Install a Water Meter?

Paying for actual consumption instead of flat rates saves an average of 30-50% on your water bill.

Types of Water Meters

  • Mechanical (impeller) — most common, reliable, affordable
  • Ultrasonic — more precise, more expensive, no moving parts
  • Electromagnetic — for industrial use

Step-by-Step Installation

Shut off water, install shutoff valve, filter, meter (arrow matching flow direction), then check valve. Test for leaks for 10 minutes.

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