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Hot Water Measurement

Hot water measurement involves measuring the consumption of hot water in a building, often by installing individual meters in each apartment or unit. This is done in both multi-family houses, commercial properties, and public buildings and has several important advantages.

Examples of hot water measurement:​

Condominium associations and rental buildings. In these properties, hot water meters are installed in each apartment, allowing residents to be charged based on their individual consumption. This can create fairness in billing and reduce costs for the entire association.

Hotels and commercial properties. In hotels and large commercial buildings, hot water measurement is used to monitor consumption for different tenants. This provides information on energy consumption and enables improvements in energy efficiency. Hot water measurement can also be used as a basis for billing.

Public buildings. In places like gyms and sports halls, hot water usage is measured to monitor consumption in shower areas. This helps manage costs and maintenance as well as plan for water and energy consumption more effectively.

How is hot water measurement performed? Hot water measurement is performed using meters installed on hot water pipes. These meters record the water flow and provide an accurate picture of how much water is used. The meters can be customized according to the building's needs:

Individual meters. Individual meters can be installed in each apartment or department to measure consumption per unit. This is often used in multi-family houses, commercial spaces, and restaurants where each tenant is billed based on their own consumption.

Enkey's solution for hot water measurement​

Enkey's hot water meters connect wirelessly to Enkey Building Insight®, allowing for near real-time readings of instantaneous flow and consumed volume. Our volume meters also have built-in intelligence for leak detection. This is cost-effective and facilitates analysis and optimization, as measurement data is collected and visualized automatically.