Daily Flow Limiter

[breezy]

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I have a property with a fairly stable water consumption for example, 500L/24hrs. I wondered if it were possible for a device to be fitted to the water supply for this property to prevent the water usage exceeding a set level over the 24hr period (e.g. 1000L/24hrs). Is such an idea possible?

What I am trying to achieve is to ensure that in the case of a tap being left on, or a water leak occurring, the water consumption is capped at a minimal level and not allowed to continue to flow un-noticed. I'm not sure how possible such a scheme would be however....has anyone done something like this before?

thanks in advance!

 

[jackso]

I remember ten years or so ago there was talk of installing water meters in council and housing association houses very similar idea to gas and electric card meters where they would shut off if the card ran out. If i remember rightly the reason it didnt go any further was health and hygiene reasons, everyone needs water and it shouldnt be limited. Hope this helps

 

[breezy]

thanks for the reply. I can see where you're coming from, especially in terms of a domestic property. This property however is not domestic, but agricultural and I am suffering with some careless people leaving the water on having filled up a bucket. I am the owner, and only main occupier of this premises....as a result I cannot see this would raise too great a a health and safety issue.

 

[turnpin]

can you not fit some non concussive taps so the person filling the bucket has to press down on the tap to use it and when they move away the tap shuts off?🙂regards turnpin

 

[Plamber]

push taps like in pubs might work. no chance of leaving them on.


EDIT:sorry Turpin, seems i said what you said.

 

[turnpin]

Oh well Plamber great minds think alike😀...🙂regards turnpin

 

[Centralheatking]

There is a device that does just this called the water monitor - you
can pre-set the unit to shut off after a chosen volume of water has
passed through the unit. Its also re-settable and wras approved

My local p/merchants sells it.
We use it from time to time and it costs £30 + vat ish

If you want more details contact me

centralheatking

 

[breezy]

Thanks for the replies guys. Push tap doesn't sound like a bad idea - tbh hadn't even crossed my mind! Guess it wouldn't be too difficult to rig one up outdoors (i.e. no basin to mount it in).

CentralHeatKing - I would be very interested to know more about your product too please. Originally I was looking at something to stop taps being left on but it did make me think that being able to cap the water supply would also help in the event of a water leak/burst or frosted pipe.

 

[ecowarm]

Look here.........Water Leaks/Saves Water/Stop Water Leaks/Flood Prevention/Save Water - Specifications (Powered by CubeCart)

Eco

 

[Centralheatking]

ok breezy

Come on to [email protected]

and I will then be able to send the details directly to you

centralheatking

 

[breezy]

Look here.........Water Leaks/Saves Water/Stop Water Leaks/Flood Prevention/Save Water - Specifications (Powered by CubeCart)

Eco

Thanks for that, doesn't look a bad product!

 

[justlead1]

Hi. If the water is just for watering plants. Why not put a ballvalve in an old bath, so they have to scoop it out?

 

[Steve001]

hose pipe timer? either mechanical or battery powered, when you need the hose on - turn the dial to how ever long you need it, 30mins or so then it turns it off after that, people with kids who p about with water use em, available at most sheds or garden centres.