Automatic meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technologies are growing increasingly popular as utilities attempt to improve consumer interactions, streamline operations, and provide data in real time. At the Avanti Company, we are committed to providing the most dependable and high-quality water meters available, as well as the most effective and complete … Continued
Electromagnetic meters, commonly referred to as mag meters, are a velocity-type water meter. These devices measure velocity utilizing electromagnetic properties, as opposed to other flow measurement techniques. The additional advantage of electromagnetic meters being able to measure flow in either direction is that they don’t rely on mechanical parts to do so. They might … Continued
As the price of water continues to rise, water loss is becoming an increasing concern for commercial and industrial enterprises. Many institutions are using metering technologies to swiftly locate and fix leaks in an effort to reduce water loss. For these purposes, a variety of metering systems are available. Here, we’ll look at the … Continued
In the eyes of many consumers, water is like air: vital to survival and assumed to be always accessible. They grudgingly accept the idea of paying for water, or more precisely, paying for the service of cleaning and delivering it to their tap, but it is much more difficult for them to accept the … Continued
While routine maintenance is necessary to keep all flow meters in good working order, battery-powered flow meters have a few extra procedures to take in addition to best practices used with meters of other types. Here are some typical locations that need routine attention if you want to make sure your battery-powered flow meter maintenance … Continued
Depending on its location and type, a water meter may require regular inspection. Therefore, it is essential that water meters are always accessible so that they may be inspected and analyzed promptly. Having easy access to the meter also ensures that it can be swiftly turned off in an emergency. The property owner or tenant … Continued
As water utilities are well aware, water scarcity is already a problem, and its escalation over recent years has prompted immediate action. Fortunately, utilities have proven techniques at their disposal for combating and resolving this threat more rapidly and cost-effectively than older methods. Here are various areas of focus and opportunities where water utilities can … Continued
Changing regulations have increased the usage of flow meters in agriculture and turf irrigation. Although growers and irrigators may be compelled to report water usage, the greatest benefit of a flow meter is day-to-day flow management. Outside of required metering, there are a number of agriculture applications in which a flow meter can be integrated … Continued
As part of an expanded partnership with Microsoft, Itron is integrating its energy management technology with Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to promote cloud adoption and the next generation of consumer and grid edge solutions for the utility and smart cities industries. Itron has stated that it wants to address industrial difficulties in carbon tracking, data … Continued
The volume of water used by a residential or business facility supplied with public water is measured using a device known as a water meter. Water metes can also be used to monitor flow of water at specific locations in the system to detect abnormal conditions. Water meter readings are the responsibility of the water … Continued
Leak detection and prevention are both dependent on testing. Leaks can cause severe financial, physical, and environmental impact if not handled. The Avanti Company, Florida’s leading flow meter and water meter supplier, offers services that help customers avoid dangerous hazards and ensure that their collection systems are secure, fast, and effective for years to come. … Continued
Flow meter data is an integral part of control and quality improvement in system maintenance of industrial meters. Ensuring the correct measurements are taken will contribute to a high level of quality and regulatory compliance. Smart electronics with mechanical meters aid in attaining the highest level of production by dispensing the correct quantity of resources … Continued
