Starpad | Model Form of Contracts | Manual of Working Practice
The SBWI Metering Group was established in December 1998 as a sub-group within the Pipeline Equipment Section, now the Contractors and Suppliers Technical Section. The aim of the group is to advance the common interests of all stakeholders in the UK water metering industry by promoting:
* Open standards, product interchangeability and innovation
* Process and practice improvement
* Long term planning in the water metering industry.
The group consists of representatives from the four main meter manufacturers EABB Metering Ltd; Fusion Meters; Invensys and Schlumberger.
With over 1.5 million households expected to opt for an internal meter installation over the next five years, the need for a standard remote reading pad has never been greater.
Although the benefits of inductive meter reading are widely understood, some water companies have been reluctant to invest in manufacturer's proprietary systems because they did not want to commit themselves to one meter supplier for the life of the reading equipment.
This new Standard for an interchangeable device will allow all industry participants Esuppliers and utilities alike Eto benefit from an open systems approach to meter reading.
This Standard applies to inductive meter-reading pads for use with encoded and electronic meters in the UK Water Industry. Both wall-mounted and pit lid-mounted versions are covered.
How to obtain copies of this Standard
For copies of this Standard or for more information, please contact the Metering Group, Society of British Water Industries, 38 Holly Walk, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4LY.
The Society is divided into two main Sections, Technical Commercial and Marketing.
Click here to download an uncontrolled copy of the document
For a controlled copy of the Starpad Document please contact the secretariat at SBWWI.
