Has anyone had any luck with a electronic device that allows for an easy, cost effective method to collect meter readings?
I have contacted our utility provider who uses a hand held unit which they stated may cost 3-4K, which will prove tough to justify purchasing such a device.
Dan Ackerstein
PrincipalAckerstein Sustainability, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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December 8, 2010 - 2:58 pm
Paul - I'd touch base with a couple commercial plumbing contractors. I can't recommend any specific meters or tools, but to be honest I'm not confident that there will be much out there for less than the cost you've suggested. To me, thats a fairly reasonable number - metering water use could easily be the difference between discovering a leak that represents thousands in wasted water or not discovering it until the utility bill arrives. . .
Paul C
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December 9, 2010 - 12:31 pm
Dan - In looking ahead to newer LEED standards, it sounds like remote metering with alerts will be required. We have a BAS system in place for many of our buildings, but would like to find a system that could tie directly into our BAS system allowing us to set set-points/alarms and have real time readings. Have you or anyone seen such a system or have any recommendations?
Barry Giles
Founder & CEO, LEED Fellow, BREEAM FellowBuildingWise LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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January 24, 2011 - 5:52 pm
Paul, Check with Cypress (http://www.cypress.com/). They are starting to build 'clip on' meter reading technology that will convert existing numerical meters into wireless units. These can be connected into existing BMS units without having to run all that awful wiring