How to put a seal on a water meter yourself?

Installation of water meters in urban apartments is mandatory since July 2012. However, it is important not only to establish a water meter, but also to register it. After installation, such devices must go through the commissioning procedure, which includes the installation of seals. The device is sealed to prevent access to the device mechanisms in order to change readings. From the moment of registration of water meters, the owner of the apartment is obliged to pay for the actual consumption of water, without changing the readings of the devices. Today we will talk about who should deal with sealing, as many tenants ask how to put the seal on the water meter yourself. We note right away that it is impossible to seal the water meter on its own, since when installing protection, it is mandatory to issue an act on the serviceability and tightness of the device and the validity of the seal.

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Is it possible to do without sealing the water meter?

According to the current legislation, the accuracy of all metering devices used in the room must be confirmed. One way to confirm is sealing. Without a safety mark, it is not possible to register a water meter.

Important! Without the act of serviceability and tightness of the water meter and without sealing, payment for the services provided to the tenant will be charged at the general rate.

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When does the filling process take place?

Install the seal on the water meter (hot and cold) is necessary:

1. After the initial installation of the sensor. If you are installing a water meter for the first time, then sealing is mandatory for registering it. The absence of a protective mark on the water meter for the managing organization is equivalent to the absence of the meter itself.
2. After the sensor has reached the end of its life. If the meter has expired, you must install a new sensor and seal it.
3. In case of replacement of a faulty water meter. If the water meter fails prematurely, then it must be replaced with a new one and sealed for registration.
4. In case of replacement of the pipeline section. If pipes, valves and other elements of the water supply system change, then it is necessary to dismantle the sensor, and therefore - remove the seal. After repair work, it is necessary to install the device and put a seal.
5. After the accident, due to which the destruction of the seal occurred.
6. In case of accidental or intentional damage to the seal.
7. After buying or exchanging an apartment.
8. If the installation of the sensor (new or replacement of the old) is done independently. In case of independent installation of the device, it is necessary to call the employees of the management company, who will confirm the correct installation and issue a certificate of serviceability of the water meter.

Important! It is not the meter itself that needs to be sealed, but the place of its connection with the pipeline. A properly installed seal does not interfere with blocking water if necessary and does not affect the operation of the water meter.

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Who puts the seal on the water meter?

Who is filling and how is a plastic filling sealed? Only a licensed company, which has the right to issue all the necessary documents for registering the sensor, can put a seal on the water meter.

Important! Usually, the services responsible for water supply are involved in this work. But other companies licensed for this type of activity can seal water metering devices.

The following institutions can install a new sensor and seal it:

• The organization that supplies water to the house. If you have a direct contract for the supply of water with a certain company, and you pay for this service directly, then contact the settlement center of this organization. Write an application for sealing water meters, do not forget to bring the technical passport with you to the new device.
• Management Company. If you do not have a direct contract with a service provider, then contact the management company.
• A private company licensed to provide this service.

Important! If you installed the water meter yourself, then before contacting one or another company for sealing, call the specialists of the water utility or the management company to attest to the correct installation and serviceability of the sensor.

When choosing a company to carry out work, pay attention to the presence of the following documents and opportunities for the organization:

• Availability of a license to carry out this type of work.
• The possibility of service and warranty repairs, as well as the replacement of equipment in the event of a breakdown.
• The presence of forms for paperwork - an agreement on installation work, the act of installing seals.

The filling must be carried out by the company in accordance with the requirements of the control authorities. Before installing a seal on a water meter, a specialist must:

1. Check the integrity of the device and its tightness.
2. Check that the sensor is installed correctly.

The landlord must provide:

• Technical passport of the water meter.
• Act of installation.

After carrying out the work, the specialist must provide the following documents for registration of the water meter:

• The act of putting the meter into operation.
• The act of filling.

Important! The package of documents should be stored and presented to the employees of the water utility during repair work or the replacement of the water meter.

To register a water meter with a management company, you will need not only the documents themselves (technical passport and the act of putting the meter into operation), but also copies of them. To save yourself from unnecessary running around, make copies in advance and give them to the master immediately after sealing.

Important! Always remember that the company that performed the work is responsible for the correct installation of the water meter, and the owner of the house is responsible for the presence of the seal and its integrity.

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How to put a seal on a water meter and how does it look?

First, a water meter must be installed. You can also install the water meter yourself - this is not prohibited. But note that the inspector will ask you to show the documents issued by the sensor installation company before sealing.

Important! If you installed it yourself, then questions may arise - so experienced homeowners are not advised to take risks. In addition, when installing meters, it is necessary to install special filters that do not allow the device to become clogged and distort readings. Filters must be installed in accordance with all the rules so that they do not interfere with sealing.

Application

After installing the water meter, you must submit a written application for sealing the water meter. The statement must indicate:

• Applicant's data (full name, details of the document confirming the person, contact phone number).
• Technical passport of the water meter - when two devices are installed on cold and hot water, information about each of them is indicated.
• The act of installing the sensor.
• Information about the company that installed the meter.
• The primary readings of the water meter at the time of installation.
• Dates of future verification - is determined on the basis of the period between calibrations specified by the manufacturer of the device.

Important! The time of the verification interval is calculated from the date of the initial factory calibration, and not from the moment the device was installed.

• Desired date of commissioning.

Important! A copy of the technical certificate of the water meter must be attached to the application.

Terms and cost of work

In the legislative documents, the exact time for sealing the device is not specified. As a rule, the sealing dates are indicated in the technical certificate of the water meter.

Important! For water meters of the old model, a shorter period is given, for new models - a longer one. Most often, a specialist arrives within 3-5 days after a call.

The homeowner is required to provide documents on the correct installation and serviceability of the device. If everything is in order with the papers, the inspector installs a seal and issues an act of sealing. When installing two water meters (for cold and hot water), a seal is placed on each of them.

The act of sealing shall indicate:

• Owner details.
• Registration data of the device.
• Seal number.
• Scheme of the water intake unit.

Important! The act is signed by two parties: the owner of the apartment and the employee of the company. The document is issued in duplicate: one remains with the owner of the housing, and the other is served upon registration of the water meter.

As for the payment for the service, information about it is contradictory. Sealing of meters should be free in case of:

• Primary installation.
• After inspection and repair.

A paid service can only be in cases where the meter is out of order (or a previously installed seal was damaged) due to the user's fault.

Important! If the municipal service requires a fee for installing the seal, then you can contact the local court with a complaint about the service company.

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Tips for acquiring water meters (video)

So that there are no problems with water meters during their operation, listen to the recommendations of specialists:

1. When buying, give preference to a conventional mechanical water meter, as modern electric models often break. And this leads to additional costs and difficulties with renewal.
2. All water metering devices must have a certificate of conformity.
3. Please note that the sensors for metering hot and cold water differ in design. The counter for cold water is marked with a blue bar, and for hot water it is red. It is impossible to put the device with a blue strip on hot water - the inspector will not allow it to operate.
4. The water meter should include:
   • The device itself.
   • Check valve.
   • Filter.
   • Nuts with gaskets.
   • Connectors with nipples.
   • Technical certificate.

Important! Also consider these tips:

• Do not buy a water meter in natural markets. Purchase the device only in specialized stores.
• When buying a water meter, make sure that there is an eyelet under the seal on the stopcock.
• When installing in the country, it is necessary to take into account the fact that it is better to install the water meter in a heated room, since not all models can withstand temperature extremes and severe weather conditions.

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We hope that our information helped you understand the process of installing water meters, and now you know how to put a seal on a water meter. Keep track of the accuracy of the readings and the timing of inspections to pay only for the services provided!