The water company Acque, operating in Tuscany and the Lower Valdarno, has provided the population with a guide containing some useful instructions to protect the water meter from potential freezing that could compromise its operation, leading to interruptions in water supply.
Here are the tips:
- Ensure that the housing compartment of the water meter is closed correctly.
- If the water meter is located in an unoccupied building during the winter period, close the upstream valve of the meter and proceed to drain the system.
- If the water meter is located in a location particularly exposed to cold, it is advisable to wrap the system with insulating materials, taking care to keep the numerator accessible for meter reading.
- If, upon inspection, the water meter is found frozen but not yet broken, you can wrap the meter with rags or other insulating materials or use a modest source of heat (such as a hairdryer), patiently waiting for it to thaw.
