Some places in the winter time the temperature will be very low, minus a dozen or 20 degrees, this situation can be splashed water into ice, so the water meter, water pipes are frozen and cracked, frozen is very normal thing. So when it comes to cold weather, remember to give the home water pipes, water meter insulation measures to avoid freezing and cracking. If the water meter is frozen, it is recommended to find a property or water company in time to repair.
Who can repair the frozen water meter?
You can find the water company or property, it is best not to get their own, in case they did not get it right, the water may not warranty.
If only the glass of the water meter is frozen, the internal movement is not damaged. In this case, just contact the property or water company and ask to replace the glass of the water meter; if both the glass and the internal movement of the water meter are frozen, the water meter needs to be replaced in this case because the internal structure is frozen and will lead to inaccurate measurement later.
Why the water meter will freeze and crack
Because when the water temperature is below 0 degrees water will freeze, and the volume of water will expand 0.1 times when it freezes, which will cause the water meter or even iron water pipe to break.
After using the water meter, there will be water inside the meter, so as long as the water in the meter is not in a flowing state, that is, when the temporary non-use of water, when the temperature is below 0 degrees, the water inside the meter will condense, and when the volume increases after freezing, the water meter will be propped up and cracked.
Winter water meter how to prevent freezing
1. Apply antifreeze on the outer wall of the pipe, antifreeze for cars is sufficient. If you want to paint, you can paint after applying antifreeze, which can play a protective role.
2. Wrap the insulation material such as cotton and linen fabric or plastic foam, you can also wait for the application of antifreeze before you do it, the effect will be better. In the case of plastic pipes, it is recommended to protect them throughout the year.
3. In severe cold weather, you can open the tap drip into line at night to ensure the flow of tap water in the pipe, which can effectively prevent the pipe from freezing and blocking. But do not waste water, you can use a suitable container to catch the water.
4. If the water pipe has been frozen, please do not directly bake with fire or scald with hot water. It is recommended to put a hot towel on the frozen area and then rinse slowly with hot water to thaw it.
5. Outdoor water meter wells should be filled with wood chips, lint or other insulating materials and covered with plastic sheeting and covered with a meter box lid to effectively prevent the meter and gate valve from freezing.
