Facts to Know About Water Meters and Fire Sprinklers

More fire sprinkler systems are being installed in one- and two-family homes and townhouses, so it’s important to understand their requirements. It’s also important to understand the limitations of common components installed in the water supplies to these systems, such as pressure reducing valves, check valves and water meters.The skinny on water metersA water meter typically determines water usage by measuring displacement or velocity, and the technologies used for these two techniques vary.The most common meter used in residential applications is the positive displacement (PD) meter. While PD meters are very accurate for smaller sizes, such as 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch,