Vertical Type Water Meter STS Standard Class B Accuracy Brass Body IP67 Water Proof for Tanzania

The primary difference between vertical type and horizontal type water meters lies in their orientation and design, which can affect their installation, readability, and maintenance. Here’s a breakdown of the differences:

Vertical Type Water Meter:

1. Orientation: As the name suggests, the vertical water meter is designed to be installed in a vertical position. The flow of water moves from top to bottom through the meter.

2. Space Saving: Vertical meters are often more space-efficient, particularly in situations where space is limited or where the piping runs vertically.

3. Readability: The register (the part where the water usage is displayed) is typically positioned at the top of the meter, which can make it easier to read without bending down or in situations where the meter is not easily accessible.

4. Maintenance: They may require less frequent maintenance because gravity helps to minimize wear on the moving parts due to the downward flow of water.

5. Installation: They are suitable for applications where the piping is vertical or where the meter needs to be installed in a tight space.

6. Design: Vertical meters are designed to withstand the force of gravity and the potential for additional pressure at the bottom of the meter, so they often have stronger internal components.

Horizontal Type Water Meter:

1. Orientation: Horizontal water meters are designed to be installed in a horizontal position, with the flow of water moving from left to right or vice versa.

2. Accessibility: They are often easier to access for installation, maintenance, and reading, especially in locations where the meter is installed at a convenient height.

3. Readability: The register is usually on the top or side of the meter, which can be read without the need to look up, but it may require bending down depending on the installation height.

4. Installation: They are commonly used in residential and commercial settings where the piping runs horizontally.

5. Design: Horizontal meters may have a simpler design because they don’t need to account for the additional forces that come with a vertical orientation.

6. Maintenance: Horizontal meters might require more frequent maintenance due to the potential for debris to settle within the meter, although this can be mitigated with proper installation and maintenance practices.

Features

a) Easy to integrate thrid payment platform, such as M-pesa, pay-as-you-go, USSD, SMS.

b) Strictly compliant with STS standard

c) Class B accuracy

d) Tamper and fraud proof

e) Configurable Low credit warning, emergency overdraft limit,

f) Multi-tariff setting

g) LCD display and counter display

Key benefits

1) Easy and quick installation

2) Easy vending for both utility and consumers

3) Quick cash back and instant money flow

4) Setting for free basic water, and debt recovery

5) Applicable for multi-dweller complex and tenants submetering scenarios

6) Zero maintenance cost

Specifications:

Maximum Permission Error (MPE)

Q1≦Q≦,Q2 MPE =+ 5% Q2≦Q≦Q4, MPE= + 2% (For hot water metering, MPE=+ 3%)

Dimensions and diagram

Advantage Of Single Phase Electric Meter

1) Easy to deploy and maintenance

2) Increased tamper protection

3) Low operational cost

4) Optical port offers simple interrogation

5) Broad range of engineering settings

6) 15 year designed lifespan

Our service:
1. We will reply you as soon as possible after receiving your enquiry.
2. We can offer both OEM and ODM service according to customers' request.
3. If novelties exist in any non-human-made problems, please contact us at your first
time and we will offer you a satisfactory solution according to actual situation.
4. The lead time of samples would be 1-7 days.

Calin, as derived from China League of Innovation, dates  back to the year 2006  when our team developed the new generation of CPU card electronic prepaid kilo-watt hour meter for China State Grid. Now there are over 1,000,000 pcs this type of smart prepayment electric meters operating  as key revenue protection devices for utilities and service providers in and out of China. 

Each member of Calin R&D team  ever served in top rank Chinese meter companies and contributed to the rapid development of smart metering industry in China. With vast forefront field experience and expertise, Calin offer a broad metering product range, comprising of conventional electric meters, water meters, prepaid meters, wireless communication meters, vending and management systems, AMR / AMI smart metering solutions, consulting, training and support.

Calin is the forerunner of prepaid metering industry in China. Our products and solutions are all developed on the concept of revenue protection and better management, and thus enjoy very high reputation in the industry. Even now China is supplying components, complete products as in OEM, and meter electronic design to many other meter manufacturers. With this OEM and trade partners, Calin’s business has expannded to over 30 countries and regions worldwide. 

To share with our clients the benefit from our constant innovation and commit to our clients’ request is Calin’s forever unchanging principle. Running away from responsibility is always condemed. Calin will keep servicing our clients with our best innovation and commitment to create best mutual benefit.