I may want to add a water meter to my well pump line - please advise

[Clydesdale6]

I have one inch plumbing and I would like to add a meter to my water line so that I can see exactly how many gallons of water I use. Can anybody recommend a brand or vendor? Thanks.

 

[Valveman]

Oh my gosh there are too many to choose from. Check with Badger as they make several different models. You can get the old dependable meter with a dial and a gauge, or you can go fancy and get an electronic version that can send the info to your phone.

 

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[Reach4]

I have one inch plumbing and I would like to add a meter to my water line so that I can see exactly how many gallons of water I use. Can anybody recommend a brand or vendor? Thanks.

Many softeners tote up the gallons used. That is not as accurate as a positive displacement water meter, and only measures the softened water and can be read in the diagnostics. So based on "exactly", that would not be sufficient.

 

[TVL]

I also like the idea of having a water meter for my well. However, I wouldn't want one if it would introduce very much friction loss. If the friction loss would be considered negligible OR have very little effect on pressure (less than 1 PSI), then I might look into getting one as well.

Can anyone comment on my concern a s well?

Thanks!

 

[Reach4]

I also like the idea of having a water meter for my well. However, I wouldn't want one if it would introduce very much friction loss. If the friction loss would be considered negligible OR have very little effect on pressure (less than 1 PSI), then I might look into getting one as well.

https://www.rainbird.com/sites/defa...018-01/ref_PressureLossThroughWaterMeters.pdf is probably commenting on the data for typical for typical meters used by a city.

 

[Valveman]

Check the friction loss chart for the meter you are looking at. Shouldn't be much loss in a meter.