10 best mechanical water meters

In the modern world, one of the main arguments when choosing a product is reviews of real users. And if you start from them, then this counter is definitely the best of its kind. On Yandex.Market alone, 31 reviews were left under it, and this is not counting other marketplaces and specialized sites.

However, such popularity is easily explained. The device is quite cheap and fully meets the stated requirements. It has all the necessary certificates and can be installed on both hot and cold water. According to the characteristics of the model is standard. The dry type vane rotor operates at a nominal flow rate of 1.5 cubic meters per hour, and operation starts already at 0.03 cubic meters. The allowable pressure in the system is 16 atmospheres, that is, it can stand both in an apartment and in a private house. A brass body is still considered the best solution for such devices. It's worth it right here.

The best mechanical counter is a conditional concept. To one degree or another, they all have the same filling and differ little in quality from each other. If you have an apartment where there is cold and hot water, then you can save money on buying a reading device. For example, by choosing this product. This is the best option for the price. The cheapest model with standard features and Russian certification.

Nominal flow - 1.5 cubic meters, and maximum - 3 m³. Reading begins when passing through the 0.03 cube system. Vane system with dry rotor. The mounting dimension of the product is 100 millimeters with a one and a half inch threaded connection.The maximum pressure in the system is 16 atmospheres, and the permissible carrier temperature can reach 130 degrees. In general, the product fully complies with standardization norms and it is necessary to check it no more than once every 6 years. A great way to save money on the purchase of a meter. You won't be able to find a cheaper model.

If you want to install the best meter with accuracy class B, we recommend that you pay attention to the product of the Italian brand VALTEC. Its main advantage is high reliability to any influences. This is a vane module through which both hot and cold water can pass. Nominal flow - 1.5 cubic meters, and maximum - 3 m³.

The installation length is standard for such products, 110 millimeters, and the 1.5-inch threaded connection is the most versatile. Online reviews about this counter are overwhelmingly positive. The product is praised for its high precision and quality assembly. And, despite the foreign origin, he has a Russian certification. The schedule between scheduled verifications is also standard, 6 years from the date of installation. In general, a decent option, although not the cheapest on the market. The price tag reaches 900 rubles.

One of the most popular counters, rightfully in demand among consumers. ITELMA WFW20 D080 is not only a high build quality, but also a kind of "upgrade" sample.In addition to direct reading of readings from the counting wheel, information can be transmitted from it to remote bases. Such transmission is carried out by connecting impulse sensors at the output, and it is used mainly in administrative buildings. Otherwise, this is a standard meter with an increased (according to users) service life.

Advantages:

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

Flaws:

• pulse encoders do not always work correctly.

A counter with a pulse output is initially an expensive pleasure, and I want the device to be of the highest quality and reliability. This is what we have in front of us now. This is the best option in terms of build quality. This can be judged by the number of reviews on the network and the recommendations of the masters on specialized forums. Brass case and textolite lid are quite rare, although this design is the most durable. The counter is not afraid of shocks and mechanical damage.

As for the characteristics, they are like any other models recommended by Rosstat. The optimal flow is 1.5 cubic meters. The maximum value is 3 cubes, and the operation is 0.03 m³. The working pressure in the system is up to 16 atmospheres, that is, the meter can be installed in an apartment or a private house with an individual supply. Even electric cables are used here with the highest quality. They are not afraid of cold weather and do not become stiff. True, the verification interval still remains the same - 6 years from the date of installation.

Itelma WFW24 D080, like the brand's products in general, makes an exceptionally pleasant impression. Assembled under license from Siemens, it meets all the parameters of safety and optimum workmanship. It is not surprising: the development and production of metrological instruments was carried out on high-precision equipment using reliable components. Plastic parts contain a fiberglass base, so the wear resistance and durability of these meters can be calculated for decades. By the way, it is the ten-year period of guaranteed trouble-free service that is indicated in the product passport. The counter is able to withstand a powerful water hammer with a pressure of 2 MPa, which makes it practically “indestructible”. It is also captivating 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 service life is ten years;
• resistant to water hammer pressure up to 2 MPa;
• there is no need to install additional cleaning filters: the measurement accuracy will remain at the same level.

Flaws:

• not detected.

German counters Zenner ETWI-N DN 15 have one small feature that is useful for the average consumer to know. The fact is that devices for measuring the flow of hot water are universal - they work correctly even when cold liquid flows, giving high accuracy at the output of the pulse sensor. There is no doubt about the quality of parts and components - German manufacturers, with their characteristic meticulousness, took care of every detail, so the movement transmission mechanism works like clockwork. 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 water hammer pressure of 1.6 MPa;
• optimal price.

Flaws:

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

A universal level mechanical meter that combines all the superior features of a special model. It has a pulse output and increased reliability of components (impeller, housing, mechanism), up to fasteners.The main feature of "Decast Metronic" VSKM 90 is the ability to work at an actual liquid temperature of +150 degrees Celsius - only outstanding devices have similar indicators within the framework of metering devices.

Judging by user reviews, literally a few can afford such a purchase. In general, there are no complaints regarding the working moments - the meter serves for a long time and survives absolutely all outstanding situations (such as water hammer or magnetic field induction). However, installation in an apartment or (to a lesser extent) in a private house looks redundant - the nominal resource of the product will always be underused.

Before us is the best industrial meter with a flange connection and an electronic display. There is no mechanical dial and the maximum of the most modern equipment. Accuracy class B, it does not matter if cold or hot water flows in the system. However, if you have an apartment, then installing such a device in it will not work. It has an industrial purpose. The nominal flow here is 250 cubic meters, and the maximum is 500 m³. In the domestic sphere, such values ​​\u200b\u200bare not found. Yes, and the minimum consumption is very large - 1.8 cubic meters.

Mounting dimensions are appropriate: the length of the structure is 300 millimeters, and the flange diameter is 285 mm. Smart electronics installed on board the meter can not only record current readings, but also remember past values. You will always be able to control the consumption process and notice if it has increased or decreased for some reason. Well, the price is right here.The device is quite expensive even by the standards of industrial equipment. Electronic stuffing does its job.

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

As in all considered devices of the category, "Norma" SVK-25 has a pulse output, as well as built-in protection against magnetic fields. It is noteworthy that the equipment is one of the strengths of this model - in addition to the meter itself, the consumer receives connecting elements and detailed installation instructions. Judging by user reviews, this is the best option for installation in an apartment or house, the quality of which is manifested over three inter-calibration (6 years) terms.