Minigater Water Valve - A Cost Saving Device For Water Bills
A valve to fit inside your existing pipes that compresses air by volume, so you only pay for water you use.
Have you ever noticed that your water bills seem higher than they should be? It could be because of air in your water supply,You might not realize it, but utility water supplies can contain air, which can be measured by volume through a water meter. This means that if you have a lot of air in your water supply, it can increase your monthly water and sewer expenses.
But there's a solution: the Minigater Water Valve,The Minigater Water Valve is designed to help eliminate this problem by compressing the air within the flow of water as it passes through your point of measurement (water meter), resulting in more accurate water usage readings and lower monthly bills.
The Minigater Water Valve is a small, zero-maintenance, easy-to-install device that fits into your existing pipes on the property side of your water meter. It uses reliable and field tested compression-based technology to reduce the amount of air volume flowing through your water meter, while still providing a strong and satisfying stream.
Here's the key: by compressing any air present as it passes through the water meter, the Minigater Water Valve can save you 10%-25% on your water and sewer bills. The device makes your meter readings more efficient, so that you only pay for the water you are actually using and not a combination of water with air. If you pay for sewer/wastewater based on a measurement of your incoming usage, then a Minigater Water Valve will save you even more. Not just on your shower or toilet usage; the whole bill.
If you have air that can be compressed through your incoming supply, you stand to save up to 25%. We have found that on average, utility water supplies have no less than 10% air volume in their delivery, and testing shows reduction up to 25% even when air is artificially,introduced. This is why we say that people can expect between 10% to 25% savings per meter. Depending what you spend monthly and annually, this can add up to significant amounts of utility expenses saved. Certainly more than our projected retail price of $19.95 USD / $24.95 CAD per valve.
Fluid Dynamics, not Rocket Science! The Minigater functions based on the principles of Boyle's Law. This states that pressure and volume are inversely proportionate, meaning that as pressure goes up, volume comes down. Think about squeezing a half-full plastic water bottle with the cap on; you can compress the air and maximize the space occupied by water. That's what the Minigater Water Valve does to your incoming water supply as it passes through the meter.
There are a variety of reasons why utility water delivery has air in it. Turbulent flow and cavitation can separate the natural state of water (think of a boat propeller producing bubbles). Leaks upstream can let water out and air in. Even water sitting stagnant in a delivery pipe for extended periods can nucleate and produce bubbles (like you see inside your drinking glass.
Temperature fluctuation can form bubbles in similar circumstances inside your pipes. One way or another, there can be air "in there", and the Minigater Valve is capable of,compressing it by volume so that you don't get billed for it on top of the water you actually use. If you ever heard the sound of water running and "popping" while someone takes a shower in your home, you've heard the sound of air in your water supply.
Minigater Water Valves are designed to fit into the opening of 3/4" pipe, and every unit comes with a 1" adaptor ring to fit the device into 1" water pipe. We designed for these sizes in order to make Minigater a solution for the vast majority of residential homes worldwide. Our installation video is just over 1 minute long and you can install in under 30. If you don't feel comfortable with doing it yourself after looking at your own meter setup, give your favorite plumber a call.
While our water saving valves don't necessarily restrict the flow or volume of water required for any given task, they do ensure that you are only paying for the water that you actually use. As an organization, Watergater Valve is committed to water conservation and efficient use of what we as a species need to survive every day.
The Minigater Water Valve installs on your side of the water meter, and functions as a flow management device. Just like low-flow shower heads and toilets, you are free to take cost-saving measures into your own hands on your own property,All of our valves are constructed with strengthened, shock-resistant, non-toxic ABS components and are NSF/CAN/ANSI compliant and approved for potable/drinking water systems. Nothing leaches out of them, no sediments build up on them, and they require zero maintenance.
You have to order one of these before it's too late!
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