Is it possible to put a meter for heating in the apartment?

When utility tariffs were low, few thought about the need for a heating meter. With the current price increase, paying for an apartment occupies a large part of the family budget. Many homeowners in an attempt to save money want to know if it is possible to put a meter on the heating in the apartment? We will try to find the answer to this question in this article.

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Criterias of choice

The meter takes into account thermal energy, measuring the difference in temperature and volume of flow of the coolant. Flow changes are carried out in two main ways:

• Tachometric;
• Ultrasonic

For them, counters of different types are intended. The operation of ultrasonic models will be more reliable, their readings are more accurate, moreover, they are more durable.

And the advantage of tachometric instruments is their cost.

Important! Heating meters must have a passport and certificate, like any other measuring device. After the installation work is completed, mandatory sealing of the device is performed.

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How to set the counter?

Experts believe that before installing a meter for heating in an apartment, it is better to consult with home neighbors. The fact is that the installation of a common house counter is more advantageous. Then all consumers will not overpay for heat that was not supplied to the building. But the minus is that such a device is not cheap.

When connecting such a device, proceed as follows:

1. A general meeting of residents is held.
2. A protocol on the adopted decision is drawn up and signed.
3. An application for installation of the device is submitted to the management company.
4. After installing the meter, consumers are selected who will be responsible for the timely reading.

In the event that the residents of the house did not come to an agreement, one will have to think about whether it is possible to install meters for heating in the apartment.

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We install an individual heat meter

In order for the device to be connected correctly and legally, it is necessary to perform a number of actions:

• We eliminate the existing sources of heat loss, which are usually represented by insufficiently insulated entrance doors, cracks in the windows and freezing corners. Only after that the installation of meters for heating in the apartment will become economically viable.
• We receive technical conditions from the management company in which the requirements will be spelled out. After their implementation, an apartment heat meter is installed. Usually they contain information about what temperature and pressure the coolant is supplied with.
• We buy a device that meets all conditions.

Important! After purchasing in a separate place for storage, fold the documents that are presented: commodity and cash register, quality certificate, rules and instructions for use.

• We order a design solution in a specialized organization. Be sure to check the license for this type of work.
• We carry out the installation of a measuring thermal device, for which a licensed organization is usually involved.
• After installing the heat meter, it must be sealed by a representative of the management company.In addition, the signing of the acceptance certificate is required.

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Choose an installer company

Installation of an individual heating meter is carried out by specialized companies. There are quite a lot of offers on the service market, therefore, when choosing a company, it is important to check a number of requirements so that the meter is finally installed correctly.

The organization shall:

• Have registration in the register;
• Have the necessary documentation, including certificates, certificates, SRO approvals;
• Have qualified staff;
• Have special equipment;
• Perform a complete list of installation work;
• Provide warranty for the work performed.

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Installation Requirements

If some rules are not followed, all the benefits for which the installation of a heat meter in the apartment is designed will be lost.

How to do the installation correctly? First of all, follow the instructions that come with the device and the developed project documentation.

Installation Rules:

• Installation is carried out on a flat plot of heating wiring. The pipe of the circuit must be long enough so that wave disturbances do not occur in the coolant when moving. Otherwise, the measurements will be inaccurate.
• When placing the device, the availability of free access to it is taken into account in order to take measurements and perform service.
• Due to airing the system, the operation of the device may be impaired. To prevent air bubbles from falling on the sensitive elements, a fitting is installed in front of the meter.
• When installing a temperature sensor, you need to monitor the location of the sensitive element: it must reach the cross section of the pipe.
• To make equipment easy to dismantle in the future, ball valves are installed in front of and behind it.
• In order that the measuring equipment does not suffer from debris that may be in the coolant, a special filter is mounted in front of it.

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Limitations when installing heat meters

Before you put the meter for heating in the apartment, you should definitely decide on the riser wiring:

• In most cases, it is vertical, because of which it is impossible to mount one apartment meter. The output may be the installation of measuring instruments on radiators, but it costs much more.

Important! Another option is to mount special distributors, with which the flow rate of the liquid coolant is measured, based on the temperature difference between the surface of the radiator and the air in the room.

• If the building was built after 2000, it used horizontal wiring of the heating system, which would not cause problems with the installation of one device.

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Stock footage

Installing a heating meter in an apartment can significantly save money when paying utility bills. In addition, you will pay only for those services that were actually provided. So your intentions are correct, it remains only to realize them.