"As the age of water meters increases and the internal equipment changes, water meters may go too fast. According to the relevant national measurement technology regulations, the service life of the water meter at home is six years, and it will be rotated when it expires. " Liu Chunhui, an engineer from Qingyuan Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision, said that it could not be used because of rotation, but it could still be used after inspection, but it could not be used in the same place.
Liu Chunhui said that there are many reasons for the fast running of water meters, such as the metering characteristics of different water meters, nonstandard installation specifications, water quality, water supply pressure, usage and so on. For example, when there is air in the pipeline or the water supply pressure is not constant, the water meter may run fast; The imperfection of the secondary water supply system when living in a high-rise building will lead to water pressure fluctuation and make the water meter go faster; If the water quality is not good, scaling will narrow the "pipeline" inside the water meter, so that when the water passes through the narrow pipeline, the speed will be accelerated. "It's like a water pipe for watering flowers. If you pinch one end of the water, it will spray far away. "
The water meter test shall be undertaken by the non-defense party.
"It is more troublesome to implement a new water meter after 6 years." The person in charge of Qingyuan Water Supply Co., Ltd. said that ordinary water meters range from 50 yuan to 60 yuan, and card water meters range from 200 yuan to 300 yuan, and most households are unwilling to bear the cost of changing meters. Some residents want to change the water meter, but they don't know who to look for. Other residential properties do not agree to change the water meter, thinking that there is no problem with the water meter and there is no need to change it.
However, according to the metering characteristics of water meters and the actual social situation, the state stipulates that water supply operators related to water meters should bear corresponding inspection responsibilities and pay verification fees. The service life of civil water meters is six years, and they can't be used by the same user. According to the verification regulations of JJG 162-2009 Cold Water Meter, Measures for the Implementation of Urban Water Supply Price Management in Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China (PRC) Metrology Law and People's Republic of China (PRC) Metrology.
Yesterday morning 10, the reporter contacted Qingyuan Water Supply Co., Ltd., and the staff member Meng told the reporter that the water meter needs to be removed for testing after 6 years of use. If the test result is qualified, it can be installed and used continuously. If it is unqualified, it will be scrapped and a new water meter must be replaced.
"No matter how many years the water meter has been used, if there is a big gap between the domestic water consumption and the usual water consumption within the validity period of the verification, you can get it tested by the water supply company. It is also possible for both parties to obtain arbitration verification from Qingyuan Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision, but the inspection fee shall be borne by the indefensible party. " According to the national regulations, Qingyuan Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision is responsible for the first verification fee and periodic verification fee.