Why must the water meter be replaced after 6 years of use?
As the 'age' of the water meter increases and the internal components change, the water meter may run too fast. According to the relevant national measurement technology regulations, the water meter in the home is used for a period of 6 years, and it must be rotated when it expires. It's not that it can't be used when it expires, but it can still be used after passing the inspection, but it can't be used in the same place.
There are many reasons for the problem that water meters are running fast, such as the measurement characteristics of different water meters, irregular installation specifications, water quality, water pressure, usage, etc., such as just moving into a new house, pipelines When there is air or the water pressure of the water supply is not constant, the water meter may run fast; when living in a high-rise, the imperfect secondary water supply system will cause the water pressure to fluctuate and also push the water meter to run fast; if the water quality is not good, scaling may occur. It will make the "pipe" in the water meter narrow, so that when the water flows through the narrow pipe, the speed will be faster, "like a water pipe for watering flowers, if you pinch the end of the water, the water will spray far away" .
Why must the water meter be replaced after 6 years of use?
The water meter test shall be borne by the party who has lost the cause
"Replacing a new water meter after 6 years is more troublesome to implement. Most residents are unwilling to bear the cost of changing the meter. Some residents want to change the water meter, but do not know who to go to. Other properties in the community do not agree to change the water meter. , that there is no problem with the water meter and no need to be replaced.
However, according to the measurement characteristics of water meters and the actual situation of the society, the state stipulates that water supply operators related to water meters shall bear the corresponding responsibility for inspection and pay inspection fees. Civil water meters shall be used for a period of 6 years, and shall be rotated upon expiration (can not be used for the same user again). , according to the "cold water meter" verification regulations. After the water meter has been used for 6 years, it needs to be removed for testing. If the test result is qualified, it can be installed and used. If it is not qualified, it will be scrapped and a new water meter must be replaced.
"No matter how many years the water meter has been used, if it is found that there is a large gap between the water consumption of the home and the usual during the valid period of the verification, it can be tested by the water company. Alternatively, both parties can obtain the Qingyuan Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision for arbitration verification, but the test fee is justified due to loss. borne by the party".