Can water meters be manipulated?
The problem of meter tampering in water distribution is a well-known fact to all companies in this sector. This type of meter can be manipulated using an external strong magnet to slow down and, even, stop the magnet that drives the register.
What does the Neptune water meter do?
Neptune provides a solid foundation for smart water with absolute encoder registers offering utilities options for the functionality they need – from accurate monthly meter reading, to advanced customer consumption data, to priority alarms for continuous leaks and reverse flow events.
What happens if you put a magnet on a water meter?
A neodymium magnet influences the magnetic clutch of the dry dial water meter, causing a complete stop of its measurement despite flowing water (Figure 3).
Is Neptune a giant ocean?
Structure. Neptune is one of two ice giants in the outer solar system (the other is Uranus). Most (80% or more) of the planet’s mass is made up of a hot dense fluid of “icy” materials – water, methane, and ammonia – above a small, rocky core. Of the giant planets, Neptune is the densest.
Why choose Neptune T-10® water meters?
Long trusted by thousands of utilities across North America, Neptune T-10 ® water meters are time-proven for accuracy and dependability even at low flow rates and provide a wide effective flow range for maximum revenue. The T-10 water meter is manufactured right here in America in our own foundry using proprietary technology.
Why choose Neptune for smart water?
Communicate crucial data in seconds with confidence. Neptune provides a solid foundation for smart water with absolute encoder registers offering utilities options for the functionality they need – from accurate monthly meter reading, to advanced customer consumption data, to priority alarms for continuous leaks and reverse flow events.
What is meter tampering?
Meter tampering is defined as a fraudulent manipulation which implies a service that is not billed by a utility company. It is a lack of consumption control for the utility company and a main problem because they represent an important loss of income.
What is a water meter?
Because water meters are a utility’s cash registers, the solution begins with measurement integrity at each water meter. Residential water meters are lead free and the measure of water efficiency.