Aaron Fude wrote in
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On Dec 20, 11:18*am, zxcvbob wrote:
Aaron Fude wrote:
On Dec 20, 10:57 am, Aaron Fude wrote:
Hi,

This is related to the earlier post where I was asking about
replacing valves on my water supply line. Here's a picture of what
that area looks like:

http://freeboundaries.com/thing.jpg

I know what the #4 copper wire is for, but what the heck is that
ugly devide in middle for and can I cut it out?

Many thanks in advance,

Aaron

By "devide" I meant "device" in both instances.

That big ugly thing is the water meter.- Hide quoted text -

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Yes, that's the device I meant.

If the water meter is on the inside, how does the water company know
how much water I am using?
What's the curly wire going to it?

If you look outside around your house you may find a small box with an
"odometer" attached someplace. That's what's at the other end of the
curly wire for reading the meter externally.

Is it in good shape or should I replace it?