Agile handbook to protect your water meter from freezing
We were expecting it and it arrived. Winter. Officially started on December 21st, the cold season has arrived with a sudden drop in temperature and heavy snowfall.
But how can you defend yourself against the low blows of a freeze? “A few minor preventive precautions – explains Eng. Enrico Pezzoli, President of Como Acqua – will protect the home water systems, saving you future repair costs.”.
After all, as the provincial integrated water service regulations themselves make clear, it is the users themselves who are responsible for the proper custody of their meters.
But if the saying “prevention is better than cure” is true, then we are in time to prepare the most suitable measures to face the cold wave.
- First of all, if the meter is external and housed in a niche, it is advisable to insulate it.
compartment with thermo-insulating materials, such as Polyurethane foam (PUR), glass wool, or materials in
wood fiber. - The use of cloths, rags, or blankets to protect the pipes is not an optimal solution: in case of
condensation or small leaks in fact, the fabric may get wet and accentuate the risk of
freezing . - In the event that the meter is buried outside, the suggestion of an adequate
manhole insulation remains a viable solution. - What about second homes or uninhabited buildings? It is strongly recommended to turn off the main water valve.
and make sure the entire system is empty, as well as properly isolated.
