On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:26:05 +0100, "Steve and Stephanie"
wrote:

Our local water board (United Utilities) fitted a water meter after
convincing me that we would pay less for water on a meter. There was an
agreement that if it didn't then I could revert back to a standard payment
option.
They came out and fitted a meter at the end of my driveway and told me to
enjoy cheaper water.
Straight away I had problems. To cut a very long and boring story short we
had them put us back onto a standard payment option. No one came out to the
meter. The problems continue.
I recently got talking to someone that sells central heating for a living. I
told him of my water problems and he tells me that when a meter is put in
the water board reduce the inflow pipe into the house which in turn reduces
pressure. That is the only way a meter can be fitted.
Now if this is correct it could explain a thing or two.
Can someone confirm this please, so that I can go back to the water board
and try and get things put as they were before this installation.
Thanks


Since my 3000 cubic meter leak I have taken an interest in my water
supply, two things that may be of interest to you

1) you can claim compensation for low preasure (from Welsh water at
least), there is a specified test you must perfom. There is a minimum
preasure you should get.

2) I have massive high preasure, and a water meter, so from my
experience it seems you can have a meter and high preasure.

Rick