LoRa wireless water meter is a smart water meter that uses LoRa technology for remote data transmission, which can be divided into two types with and without valves according to whether it is equipped with electric valves. The two types of water meters have different advantages and disadvantages, and readers can choose the product type independently according to the following analysis.
Advantages of LoRa wireless water meter with valve:
Remote control capability: Water meters with valves can be remotely controlled by the valve switch, to achieve instant control of water flow. This is very useful for timely detection and treatment of water leakage, abnormal water use and other situations.
Emergency handling capacity: In emergency situations, such as sudden water leakage at home when residents go out, the water supply unit can remotely close the valve to avoid waste of water resources and possible property damage.
Billing convenience: The water meter with valve can be combined with the prepaid system, and the user can control the water consumption by recharging the prepaid card, realizing the mode of paying first and using water later, and improving the efficiency of financial management.
Energy saving and carbon reduction: Through remote control of the valve, unnecessary water waste can be effectively reduced, helping to achieve the goal of energy saving and carbon reduction.
Disadvantages of LoRa wireless water meter with valve:
Higher cost: Compared with water meters without valves, water meters with valves have relatively higher manufacturing and installation costs due to the addition of electric valves and control systems.
Maintenance complexity: Electric valves may require more maintenance and repair due to mechanical failure or electronic system problems, increasing operating costs and workload.
Power requirements: Water meters with valves usually require a continuous power supply to ensure the proper operation of the valve, which may limit their application in some environments without power facilities.
Advantages of LoRa wireless water meter without valve:
Cost effective: Water meters without valves are simple in structure, low in manufacturing and maintenance costs, and suitable for large-scale deployment.
Easy installation: Because there is no electric valve, the installation process is simpler and faster, which can save a lot of labor and time costs.
Reliability: The simple structure means fewer points of failure, and water meters without valves have higher reliability to a certain extent.
Disadvantages of LoRa wireless water meter without valve:
Lack of remote control: Water meters without valves cannot be remotely controlled, and the immediate management and control of water use is limited.
Single data monitoring: This type of water meter mainly provides monitoring of water consumption, and cannot achieve immediate intervention and regulation of water consumption behavior.
In summary, LoRa wireless water meters with and without valves have their own application scenarios. A water meter with a valve is suitable for applications requiring remote control and emergency handling capabilities, while a water meter without a valve is suitable for cost-sensitive scenarios with simple monitoring needs. The selection of water supply units should be based on actual needs and budget considerations to achieve the best economic and social benefits.