Who has installed their own MHP Water Submeters?

[Reid Hanley]

Hi BP,

I have my third Mobile Home Park under contract in Pensacola, FL.  It's a 29 unit park and has a lot of deferred maintenance repair ahead.  I just found out that the water is on a master meter and according to the seller the bill can run as high as $2200 some months (OUCH!).  I want to put in submeters on each location to pass this expense back to the tenants.  For those that have done this themselves, can anyone recommend particular brands of submeters and provide any feedback on their experience putting them in?   Any tips or input is greatly appreciated!   I am handy and have a lot of experience in plumbing already, so I think this is something I can handle.

Thanks in advance,

Reid

[Mario Dattilo]

Hey Reid! You want Metron meters. You do not want to use their installers so just hire a plumbing company to do it. Metro s contractors might sound less expensive but it’s not worth the headache dealing with theirs. Get the meter that goes right after the master as well so you can immediately tell if there is a break in the main line. Have someone onsite while these meters are being installed for when challenges come up you can make decisions on the spot. You don’t want to start and stop midway through. You can also inquire about Metrons meters that don’t require the gateways. They are better meters and they don’t advertise them.