Can I install a hot water meter myself?

Can I set the meter on hot water myself and how can I seal it later, etc., etc.?

Sergey Mikhailovich

Expert Answer

Sergey Mikhailovich! Currently, there is not a single normative act that would prohibit homeowners from installing water meters themselves. Therefore, you can safely mount the device with your own hands if you are confident in your own abilities. Otherwise, you can contact any specialist, and contrary to the statements of the heads of housing offices and water supply organizations, this person does not have to have a license.
As for the counter, it is better to buy it in specialized companies. At the same time, the device must have a technical passport, and operational characteristics must comply with metrological standards. When buying a water meter, be sure to watch when it is manufactured, since it is from this date that the calibration interval will begin to count.
When installing a hot water meter yourself, you should take into account the fact that all the responsibility for gusts and leaks associated with poor-quality work will be borne by you. For this reason, applying to specialized offices has certain advantages, of course, when concluding a formal contract for the provision of services. By the way, there will be no problems with sealing the device.
Unfortunately, today, the imperfection of legislation in this area is often used by the heads of various service offices. Referring to internal regulations and rules, their management refuses to register water meters installed independently. But since such requirements do not have a clear legal basis, you can safely go to court with a written refusal - the truth will be on your side.