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INSTALLATIONS & CONTRACTS
Accuracy
All water meters have a typical accuracy curve based on
optimal working conditions. However, very often water meters
are installed incorrectly in the field, which affects the
accuracy of the meter and therefore the revenue generated.
All of our installations are carefully planned and
professionally carried out to ensure the best possible
accuracy from the water meter is obtained.
Accessibility & Maintenance Once a water meter or water
meter set has been installed, a reading obviously must be
obtained and the meter in future also needs to be
maintained. Therefore, the location of the meter chamber as
well as its construction are given due consideration to
enable meter readers to collect the reading with relative
ease and so that in the future the meter can easily be
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Bulk Water Meter Installations
Sizes:
50mm
80mm
100mm
150mm
A typical
installation will include:
Sensus Water Meter (Meitwin, Meistream, WPD)
In-line Strainer to protect the mechanical parts of
the meter
Copon coated spool set : 2 x Puddle Spools, split
spool with ½ VJ
RSV Hand-Wheel Valve
All nuts, bolts and gaskets
uPVC flange adaptors
Excavation and backfilling
Construction of brick chamber with manhole frame and
lid
RSV cap-top valve with Belltobie
Connecting onto a Municipal Main Line (New Water
Connections)
The connection onto the municipal main line is done
either by cutting into the main line and inserting a
T-piece or via a Live drilling with a specialized
clamp and cutting tool. If the main line is not on the
same side of the road as the meter chamber, a road
crossing must be done where the method will be dependent
on the ground conditions and road width.
If there are other utility cables (e.g. Telkom phone
lines or Eskom Electrical Cables) in and around the area
of the installation, Wayleaves must be obtained by
Balamanzi which could extend the installation date.
Balamanzi is the nominated and authorized contractor
for the City of Cape Town for all Bulk Water Meter
Installations and our installers are authorized to work
on municipal mainlines.
Prior to the installation, the client must obtain a
contract/BP number from the City of Cape Town, received
upon payment of the administration fee for a new water
connection.
What size meter do I need?
The size and type of meter required by the client will
depend on the size and type of the development.
Different bulk meters also have different measuring
ranges (i.e. minimum flows and maximum flows) and the
selection is governed by pipe size, local regulations
and environmental requirements. If you are uncertain as
to which size is required please contact our office.
Who is responsible for what?
Currently, the common trend in municipalities in
Estate type developments is to furnish the Estate
governing body with a water bill for consumption
reflected on the bulk water meter. The payment and
internal apportionment of that bill is then the
responsibility of the governing body. Therefore, it is
in the best interest of all involved to have a proper
installation that offers excellent accuracy.
Domestic
Water Meter Installations
Sizes:
15mm
20mm
25mm
40mm
Our domestic water meters can be installed in various
configurations to suit the clients needs.
All Plastic Meter in Plastic Meter Box with ball valve
and tail pieces ready to connect. (Low-cost meter to
deter theft)
Plastic Meter in Plastic Meter Box with brass tail
pieces and ball valve
Brass Meters in Plastic Meter Box or as individual
unit (Not suitable for some areas due to theft)
Brass Meters with a pulse output for AMR
Brass Meters in customized boxes
Other Civil
Services
Pipework
Relocation/Installation of Hydrants
Installation of various valves
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