Technical Guide

Water Meters
WRAS Approved Pulse Output Multi-Jet Water Meters
WRAS Approved Pulse Output Woltmann Type Water Meters

Jet range water meters conform to relevant UK and

international standards and approvals, confirming
their suitability for use.
Jet range water meters conform to and surpass
requirements of ISO4064 and European Directive
75/33/EEC Class B when installed in the horizontal
position.

All Jet range water meters are WRAS approved.

Contents
page

Introduction
2
Metrological Performance & Installation 3
Multi-Jet Water Meters
4
Woltmann Type Meters
5
Registers
6-7

LOOK OUT
FOR OTHER

Factors such as climate change are putting supplies of

water under greater pressure, its sustainable
management is essential to protect the water
environment and to meet current and future demand.
Part L of the Building Regulations deals with the
conservation of energy in our homes, offices and other
buildings, and it sets high standards for architects,
engineers and contractors to create a more sustainable
built environment.
Sub-metering provides the measurements to identify
where and when energy is being wasted. Designers
wanting to deliver good practice should incorporate
sub-metering in buildings in order to provide the
occupier with the systems to enable the building to be
managed properly.

The Jet range encompasses:

- Multi-Jet water meters in hot and cold types with screwed BSP connections, sizes
ranging from DN15 to 50.

Jet range brochures

- Woltmann Type water meters in hot and cold options with flanged connections, sizes
ranging from DN50 to 200. Larger sizes available upon request.

www.jetrange.co.uk

Introduction

Metrological Performance & Installation

Metrological Performance
Terms of Reference
Qmin
Minimum
The lowest rate at which the water meter will register flow.
Accuracy between Qmin and Qt is no worse than 5%.
Qt
Transitional
The rate at which the water meter reaches its highest accuracy 2%.
Qn
Nominal (continuous)
The designated normal day to day flow rate for the water meter. Accuracy 2%.
Qmax
Maximum (emergency)
The rate beyond which the water meter accuracy cannot be maintained.
Water meters must not be run at maximum flow rate for more than a couple of minutes or the water meter mechanism may be damaged.
Water Meters should be sized between transitional flow (Qt) and nominal flow (Qn).

Typical Error Curve

0

Qmin

Qt

+5%
Qn

Qmax

+2%
0
-2%

-5%

Installation

Pulse output

1. The recommended mounting position is horizontal with the dial facing upwards. Never
put the water meter upside down as it will not function correctly.
2. Water meters should always be fitted with a minimum of 5x pipe diameter both up and
downstream. For example, a DN50 water meter would have 250mm (10") either side of
the water meter as straight pipe. This is to ensure accurate reading by reducing water
turbulence. At higher pressures (above 8 bar), this should be increased to 10x pipe
diameter.
3. Note that there is a direction of flow arrow on the water meter. Also, that the water meter
has the size in mm on one side and the maximum flow on the other in metres cubed
per hour. Remember that the water meter must only be used for half of this maximum
flow for constant use, maximum flow only being used for short periods of 1-2 minutes.
4. It is recommended as good practice, to fit a removable filter element before a water
meter to protect the mechanism.
5. Only clean water should be used that does not exceed the temperature specification of
the water meter. This is +30C for cold water meters and +90C for hot water meters.
6. When installing the reed switch (pulsed output wire), the distance from the water meter
to the control unit/pulse counter is best kept under 40 metres as voltage will drop.

Pulse output is provided by proven and

reliable reed switch technology
Approximate lead lengths 1400mm on
Multi-Jet water meters and 1800mm on
Woltmann Type water meters
Reed switches are normally open, volt
free, but operate on the 0-28 vdc range
when the pulse is made
A magnet on the water meter will close
the switch to form the circuit when the
pulse specification for the water meter is
reached. This then sends a signal to the
control unit/pulse counter
See water meter performance tables for
specific pulse outputs.

Multi-Jet
Waters Meters
Sizes 15-50mm
Surpasses accuracy requirements of
75/33/EEC Class B
Epoxy powder coated brass bodies
Integral strainer to protect against large
particles
Security via tamper evident wire lock
and seal
Maximum temperatures:
Cold water meters: +30C
Hot water meters: +90C
Maximum working pressure: 16 bar
All major components are recyclable
Large, easy to read dial with
protective cover
When using in conjunction with plastic
type pipe, use pipe fittings sized
appropriately to the male threaded union
tail set for that size of water meter as
shown in the table below
Pulse output included

Multi-Jet Cold Water Meter

Max. Pressure Loss Diagram

15 20 25 32

size - calibre (mm)

1.0

40 50

0.1
0.01
0.001

10.0
15.0
20.0
30.0
35.0

5.0

1.0

0.5

0.1

0.05

0.0001
0.01

pressure loss (bar)

flow rate (m/h)

C
A

Performance Data
Cat No.
Cold
Hot
171253
171273
171254
171274
171255
171275
171256
171276
171257
171277
171258
171278
171259
171279

Size DN
(mm)
15
20
25
32
40
50
50

Qmin
l/h
30
50
70
120
200
300
300

Qt
l/h
120
200
280
480
800
1050
1200

Qn
m3/h
1.5
2.5
3.5
6.0
10
15
15

Qmax
m3/h
3.0
5.0
7.0
12
20
30
30

Litres per
Pulse
10
10
10
10
100
100
100

Dimensions
Cat No.
Cold
171253
171254
171255
171256
171257
171258
171259

Hot
171273
171274
171275
171276
171277
171278
171279

Cat No.
Unions
N22009
N22010
N22011
N22012
N22013
N22014
Flanged

Multi-Jet Water Meters

Size DN
(mm)
15
20
25
32
40
50
50

Meter
Ends
3/4" BSPP
1" BSPP
1 1/4" BSPP
1 1/2" BSPP
2" BSPP
2 1/2" BSPP
50mm PN16

Union
Tails
1/2" BSPM
3/4" BSPM
1" BSPM
1 1/4" BSPM
1 1/2" BSPM
2" BSPM
Flanged

A
145
190
260
260
300
300
300

B
105
106
115
115
148
173
172

Dimensions (mm)
C
36
40
40
40
63
82
82

D
15
20
25
32
40
50
50

E
100
100
104
105
125
126
165

Weight
(kg)
1.6
1.8
2.7
2.9
6.0
8.5
11.5

Woltmann Type Water Meters

Woltmann Type Water Meters

Max. Pressure Loss Diagrams

1
0.5

pressure loss (bar)

Sizes 50-200mm
Surpasses accuracy requirements of
75/33/EEC Class B
Epoxy powder coated brass bodies
Security via tamper evident wire lock
and seal
Maximum temperatures:
Cold water meters: +30C
Hot water meters: +90C
Maximum working pressure: 16 bar
All major components are recyclable
Large, easy to read dial with
protective cover
Flange to EN1092-2 PN16
Pulse output included

50

size - calibre (mm)

65

125 80/100

200

300

0.3
0.2
0.1
0.05

0.01
10

0.1

20

30

40 50

size - calibre (mm)

80 100 120
flow rate (m/h)

150

500

200

pressure loss (bar)

0.05

0.01
0.005
5
0.001
30

50

100

200 300

500

1000

2000

4000

8000

flow rate (m/h)

Woltmann Type Hot Water Meter

Performance Data
Cat No.
Cold
Hot
171260
171280
171261
171281
171262
171282
171263
171283
171264
171284
171265
171285
171266
171286

Size DN
(mm)
50
65
80
100
125
150
200

Qmin
m3/h
0.45
0.75
1.2
1.8
3.0
4.5
7.5

Qt
m3/h
3
5
8
12
20
30
50

Qn
m3/h
15
25
40
60
100
150
250

Qmax
m3/h
30
50
80
120
200
300
500

Litres per
Pulse
100
100
100
100
1000
1000
1000

Dimensions
Cat No.
Cold
171260
171261
171262
171263
171264
171265
171266

Hot
171280
171281
171282
171283
171284
171285
171286

Cat No.
Flange Pack
T83148
T83149
T83150
T83151
T83152
T83153
T83154

Size DN
(mm)
50
65
80
100
125
150
200

Flange pack contains WRAS approved EPDM gaskets, BZP nuts, bolts and washers.

A
200
200
225
250
250
300
350

Dimensions (mm)
B
225
242
255
265
275
325
352

D
50
65
80
100
125
150
200

Weight
(kg)
12.5
14
16
19
20
35
52

Multi-Jet Water Meter Registers

Registers are dry dial type
Hermetic sealing ensures that the consumption display remains clearly legible
Register rotates through 360 for ease of reading
Pulse emitting device for connection to BMS system, remote reader or other device.
If not required, pulse devices may be removed simply by undoing the retaining cover
screw
Black rollers display cubic metres (m3). Red rollers display decimal fractions of cubic
metres. Water meters up to 32mm have five black and three red rollers. 40mm and
50mm water meters have six black and two red rollers. Low flow pointers display tenths
of litres on 15mm to 32mm meters and litres on 40mm and 50mm
The sensitivity index rotates when there is ultra low flow that is insufficient to register
Indicating range 0 to 99999.99 m3

Reed Switch Cover Screw

6

Reed Switch
5 x Black Rollers (m3)
Sensitivity Index

ISO/EC Class

Serial Number

note: 1m3 = 1,000 litres

Registers

3 x Red Rollers
(m3 x 0.001)
Low Flow Pointer
(m3 x 0.0001)

Registers

Woltmann Type Water Meter Registers

Registers are dry dial type
Hermetic sealing ensures that the consumption display remains clearly legible
Pulse emitting device for connection to BMS system, remote reader or other device.
If not required, pulse devices may be cut off or tied back
On 50mm to 125mm, six black rollers display cubic metres (m3). Low flow pointer
displays tenths of cubic metres. Very low flow pointer displays hundredths of cubic
metres. On 150mm to 200mm, six black rollers display tens of cubic metres (m3x10).
Low flow pointer displays cubic metres (m3). Very low flow pointer displays tenths of
cubic metres
The sensitivity index rotates when there is ultra low flow that is insufficient to register

6 x Black Rollers (m3)

ISO/EC Class

Sensitivity Index
Low Flow Pointer
(m3 x 0.1)
Very Low
Flow Pointer
(m3 x 0.01)
Serial Number

note: 1m3 = 1,000 litres

Pipe Center is the specialist supplier of

commercial heating plant and pipe systems.
Branches offer a range of products including
boilers, water heaters, radiators, pumps
and commercial showers.
Pipe Center also stock the widest ranges of
pipes, fittings and valves in:
Carbon steel Pressure plastics

Typical Applications

Copper

Stainless steel

Brass

Bronze

Branch locations

Water meters can be used as an integral part of a heating system, both

to monitor the usage of hot water and to supply heat meters with the
flow rates of hot water used, so that energy consumption may be
calculated. The following applications are also relevant.
Sub-Metering
Dosing Systems
Heating and Cooling Applications
Industrial and Process Applications
for a list of the branch locations please visit:

www.pipecenter.co.uk
For further information about Jet range products, please visit

www.jetrange.co.uk
0870 8506538

or contact

Some products also available from:

www.plumbcenter.co.uk

www.partscenter.co.uk

www.draincenter.co.uk
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the information
included in this document was accurate at the time of printing,
we reserve the right to change specifications at any time. The
photographs reproduced in this publication are within the
constraints of the printing process and are NOT to be used for
matching purposes. E&OE.

Catalogue No. Y98043

ref:2877