How do you remove a water meter cover lid?
Put one hand on the cover and the other hand on the valve box and try to separate them. If you cannot pry up the cover, slide a flat-head screwdriver between the cover and valve box and try to pry it open.
How do I know which water meter is mine?
Your meter will have a unique serial number which is shown on your bill, so you need to check that it matches the number on the meter. Sometimes your meter is located inside your home, usually under the kitchen sink or near the internal stop tap.
Do all houses have water meters?
In 1990 it became compulsory for all new homes to be fitted with a water meter. If the home you have moved into was built before 1990, a previous occupier will have asked us to fit a water meter. In short, the law (The Water Industry Act) does not permit the removal of a meter in these circumstances.
Can I refuse to have a water meter?
You have the right to request a meter. This should be free of charge unless changes to your plumbing are required. Your water company should install the meter within three months of your request. The company can refuse your request to install a meter if it would be impractical or too expensive to do so.
What’s the best way to remove a water meter cover?
Use a medium sized screwdriver to remove the two screws. The wall cover should loosen up as the screws are removed. Make sure it does not fall to the ground. Pull the cover off the meter and set it aside. Make sure you keep the screws with the cover; this will make reattaching the cover easier.
Do you fill the meter check disk with water?
The Meter Check Disk consists of a disk with a permanently attached cover. Do not fill the Meter Check Disk with water. Water is not used during the meter check procedure. The Meter Check Disk is used to verify the performance of a meter. It is not used to recalibrate the meter. Meters are calibrated at the time of manufacture.
How to remove meter check disk from Waterlink spin touch?
Tap the Disk Icon to select Disk Series. Tap MCD to select Meter Check Disk. Tap the Water Drop Icon to return to the test screen. Remove the Meter Check Disk from the foil pouch. DO NOT remove the black cover from the disk.
How to remove a load from an electric meter?
Inspect the meter for indication of a connected load in the building. The meter should not be spinning, running or advancing at this point. If it is, there is still a panel connected somewhere. Check garages, out buildings, etc. and remove the load as described above. Ideally, the load should be fully disconnected before continuing.
What’s the best way to remove a meter seal?
Watch out for sharp edges while removing the seal. Place a rubber mat, sheet of plywood or other non-conductive material on the ground to stand on while working on the meter from this point. Do not stand on earth, concrete, vegetation, asphalt, etc. as these will conduct electricity.
How do you remove a water valve cover?
Many covers are attached with a five-sided nut, so you will need to use channel locks or a pentagonal wrench to remove it. Put one hand on the cover and the other hand on the valve box and try to separate them.
What’s the best way to install a meter?
Place a rubber mat, sheet of plywood or other non-conductive material on the ground to stand on while working on the meter from this point. Do not stand on earth, concrete, vegetation, asphalt, etc. as these will conduct electricity. Remove the retaining ring or cover that holds the meter in position.