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News Release from: Meter Guard | Subject: Meter Guard
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 May 2008
Meter Guard prevents water theft: and
more!
As water meter installations become the standard for all new homes, and at changes of tenancy, thieves have been quick to work out how to steal this precious utility!
Historically, little has been done to dissuade dishonest customers - "No-flow caps" could be removed or replaced with standard caps purchased from on-line auction sites! More ingenious thieves would paint these standard caps red to fool the less vigilant inspectors Meters could be easily removed for several months of the year, between meter reader visits (if they do come round) drastically skewing any reading
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 26 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Combined with the difficulties and costs involved with pursuing legal avenues, there is little surprise that this form of theft is an ever increasing problem for water companies UK wide.
Meter Guard eliminates this problem, - immediately safeguarding Britain's most precious asset from theft!.
Meter Guard offers immediate benefits beyond theft prevention: it helps identify actual leaks in the system.
By stopping water theft, water usage can be more accurately monitored, eliminating the wild-goose-chase for non-existent leaks!.
The Meter Guard can increase revenue for the water companies by preventing the easy tampering with the meter - resulting in accurate water usage payments.
Meter Guard can reduce the damage done to boundary boxes and meters during the tampering process.
Meter Guard can reduce the 'easy' tamper by house builders - at building sites and construction sites where the contractor avoids paying for water during the build.
The fitted meters are often discarded completely! Meter Guard can reduce the amount of callouts and associated cost for suspected water theft.
Increasing the life of the meter and boundary box by offering extra protection from the elements and surface water.
Meter Guard improves the security and safety of the meter inspectors by reducing the free space within the boundary box - space actually often used by criminals to store drugs and needles!.
The Meter Guard when in situ extends the overall height of the meter, encouraging the installer to sink the meter deep enough to conform with water regulations.
The extended height of any meter guarded with Meter Guard ensures that the housing sheath is installed vertically.
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