Natural gas in our country is one of the most common and affordable types of fuel. However, every year the price of energy resources steadily creeps up, and payment "to the maximum" is becoming more noticeable. To save the family budget help metering devices. When buying, you should pay attention to the life of the gas meter, the type and method of fastening, the visibility of the readings.
Any device designed to measure performance has its own life. Users need to know this information in order to replace the device in time, to prevent incorrect readings and related fines.
The need to install a gas meter
Until now, many gas consumers, especially those living in apartments with central heating and using blue fuel exclusively for cooking, have doubted the appropriateness of installing metering devices. This is explained by the fact that the purchase and installation of a meter requires a considerable amount, while the payment for gas according to the standards established by the state is not too high.
But is it really economically beneficial? So, a family of three pays about 320 rubles a month for gas. At the same time, the standards are initially greatly overestimated, since they are calculated from the maximum fuel consumption, and this situation is rare in life. The installation of metering devices is primarily beneficial to those who consume a small amount of natural gas. For residents of country houses and apartments with individual heating, installation of metering devices is required.
In domestic conditions, mechanical counters are usually used: membrane or rotary. They have a low cost, easy to install, do not require additional power, are equipped with a backlit display, which is very convenient when reading readings.
The service life of the Betar gas meter
Small Betar SGBM-1.6 meters from a domestic manufacturer are used to measure the amount of gas consumed in apartments, houses, and households. The device is small and can be installed on both horizontal and vertical lowering of the gas pipe.
In addition, the device has several more advantages:
- works absolutely silently, without vibration and gas contamination;
- no additional connecting elements are required for installation;
- a special tee included in the kit allows you to use the gas pipeline during the removal of the device for inspection or repair;
- gas temperature correction up to + 20 ° С is provided, therefore the actual consumption does not depend on the season;
- the Calendar function allows you to determine when the power was turned off;
- there are devices where the readings can be carried out remotely.
From the marking it can be seen that this device can be installed at a pressure of not more than 1.6 cubic meters. m per hour. Betar SGBM-1.6 is perfect for apartments with one four-burner stove.
The manufacturer claims that the service life of the device will be 12 years. The warranty period is one and a half years after installation, during storage - 2 years from the date of issue. The verification interval is 4 years. When buying a meter, a passport is attached to it, where all the necessary information is indicated, including the life of the device.
How long will the gas meter G6 last?
The two-chamber meter has an increased throughput and can be used both in the domestic and in the industrial field. This meter is installed in administrative offices, in a private house or apartment with several appliances that consume natural gas.
Several devices can be connected to the SGMN-1M G6 meter at the same time, for example a gas stove, a boiler and a water heater.
The main advantages of this meter:
- high sensitivity - measurement starts even at a minimum flow rate;
- silent operation - the device does not make noise and does not crack, therefore it will be appropriate in any residential premises;
- small dimensions;
- when gas passes through the device, the pressure in the line does not change;
- the operation of the device is practically independent of the temperature difference - installation on the street is permissible;
- the meter is able to work even with a polluted gas environment;
- reliable flowmeter does not need frequent verification.
The minimum service life of SGMN-1 G6 is 20 years, the interval between calibrations is 8 years. A verified meter is considered to be a worker, therefore, if the life of the current meter has expired, it must be sent for verification. The owner of the gas equipment is responsible for the timely execution of this operation, and the use of an expired instrument is tantamount to its absence.
NPM G4 Gas Meter Life
The gas meter NPM G4 from the Russian manufacturer Gazdevice is a membrane-type device with which you can measure the flow of natural or liquefied gas. For ease of use, the company produces a left-side and right-side model. The case of the device is treated with a special protective coating, which increases the service life.
Advantages of the NPM G4 counter:
- convenient display for reading readings;
- stable measurements throughout the entire life cycle;
- resistance to pressure drops in the gas pipeline;
- light weight (1.8 kg);
- backstop
The operating life of this metering device for the passport will be 20 years. The interval between calibrations is 10 years, starting from the day the meter was manufactured at the factory. For two years, the manufacturer guaranteed uninterrupted operation of the device.
Each owner of gas equipment that has installed a meter should know for how long the device is able to work correctly. At the end of the service life, you will need to send the device for verification or install a new device. Otherwise, during the first inspection by the gas company’s employees, a violation will be discovered - and for the delay period you will have to pay according to the standard.