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Accurate to 1/10 m 3
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How a 6 Dial Meter Works
The odometer (a) records usage in cubic metres to the nearest 1/10. The reading on the figure to the right is 41.0 cubic metres (one cubic metre equals one thousand litres).
The small triangle in the centre of the face is a low-flow indicator (b). It will turn when even a very small amount of water is passing through the meter. To detect a leak, turn off everything in your house that uses water; the low-flow indicator should not be moving.
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Accurate to 1/1000 m 3
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How an 8 Dial Meter Works
Newer meters record usage in cubic metres to nearest 1/1000, so there are three numbers following the decimal point versus one in the example above.
If you are phoning in a meter reading, it is important to give all 8 digits and note how many numbers are AFTER the decimal place, so your reading is accurately recorded.
Replacing a Water Meter
Your residential water meter is a mechanical device used to record your water use. Like any mechanical device, it wears out and needs to be changed periodically. A meter change, wiring and the installation of a remote reading device takes approximately 45 minutes. EPCOR currently replaces about 10,000 meters per year. In Edmonton, all residential water meters are located indoors to prevent damage from freezing.