Remote Water Monitoring and Management in the Hebrides
A customer living in Norway had a remote water monitoring problem, so they approached Bell Flow Systems to provide a solution.
They owned a second home in the Hebridean Islands, which was left empty for long periods of time and only visited sporadically. The customer wanted to be able to monitor the water usage remotely from their home in Norway, and also set alarms to alert them of any peaks in the flow. Thus flagging a potentially burst pipe or other water leak.
This would then enable them to call a local caretaker to come and assess the situation. Which would subsequently prevent and further damage to the property or grounds, in addition to preventing a large water utility bill!
The Solution
Badger Meter RCDL Nutating Disc Flow Meter
With these criteria in mind, Bell Flow offered a water meter and GSM data logging solution. Considering the relatively high possibility of freezing temperatures and frozen pipes, Bell Flow offered a Badger RCDL Meter with a pulsed output. The RCDL is the most popular domestic water meter in the USA. It does not suffer frost damage if the water within the chamber freezes, like other types of meter might. The water within the RCDL can freeze and the meter will cease working. But when the water thaws again, the meter will continue accurate water monitoring operation once more. This makes this type of meter most suited for use in remote water monitoring systems.
Along with this model of pulsed meter, the customer was also offered the Aqualink GSM Datalogger. The pulse output from the water meter feeds in to the Aqualink – which is fitted with a SIM card. An online water monitoring portal captures the Aqualink data, which is then accessible via a secure client access panel.
Aqualink II GSM Remote Data Logger
This ensures that the customer can view his water usage anywhere that has internet access. The Aqualink also has the ability to set alarms. Thus enabling the customer to set a warning alert by SMS for excessively high water usage.
This gave the customer peace of mind that he wouldn’t visit the house to find any unexpected water damage. Nor be surprised by unexpected high water bills.
Further Information
For more information on water monitoring using the Aqualink GSM datalogger or the Badger RCDL meter, please visit our website https://www.bellflowsystems.co.uk. Or contact the Bell Flow Systems Sales Team at sales@bellflowsystems.co.uk.
