How do I read my Neptune digital water meter?

To read a Neptune E-Coder water meter: Shine a flashlight on the photoelectric eye (look for the flashlight symbol) to activate the screen. The screen eventually will begin to flash between “Reading” and “Rate”.

What is the lifespan of Neptune water meters?

The typical life of a meter is 10 to 20 years. Like most mechanical devices, they eventually need to be replaced. In other cases, municipalities can decide that it is time to upgrade the meter so that it is compatible with the latest meter reading technology.

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.

How long is a water meter good for?

15 to 20 years
The typical useful life for a water meter is 15 to 20 years. Older meters tend to be less accurate and more prone to maintenance issues.

What type of meter is Neptune?

The Neptune 5/8″, 3/4″, 1″, 1½” & 2″ Type S Flowmeters utilize the nutating disc principle of positive displacement measuring chamber technology. This design results in an accurate flowmeter that is insensitive to changes in viscosity and flow profile disturbances.

How do you read a Neptune water meter in cubic feet?

Read all of the numbers from left to right that appear under the words “Cubic Feet.” The first digit on the right represents one cubic foot. The second from the right represents 10 cubic feet. The third from the right (usually a different color) represents 100 cubic feet (one ccf) 748 gallons.

Can you take your own water reading?

You can submit your own reading. It’s really easy to do. You’ll find information about how to find and read your meter below. Then all you have to do is submit it online.