Calculator highlights potential savings

Set up over 10 years ago by Defra and the Inland Revenue in partnership with Envirowise, the Water Technology List (WTL) scheme promotes the use of water efficient technology by enabling companies to offset 100% of the costs associated with purchasing and installation in the first year.

As listed products within the scheme, ABB’s WaterMaster, AquaMaster and AquaProbe electromagnetic flowmeters are all eligible for 100% tax relief at the time of purchase.

With no moving parts that can fail, electromagnetic flowmeters require little or no maintenance, reducing operational costs and improving both efficiency and profitability through enhanced accuracy.

"Although electromagnetic flowmeters have been widely embraced by the UK water industry, they have yet to completely replace mechanical meters, which are seen by many to continue to offer a cheaper alternative,” says Alan Hunt, product specialist for ABB’s UK Measurement Products business. "This is despite the many inherent drawbacks of mechanical flowmeters, which include deteriorating accuracy from the day they are installed caused by wearing of internal components.”

ABB’s WaterMaster, AquaMaster and AquaProbe flow meters are widely used across the UK water industry and offer accurate and reliable measurement in mains distribution, wastewater and sewage applications. Its robust sensors can be directly buried, eliminating the need for expensive meter chambers.

Incorporating quad band GSM/SMS communications and a choice of mains, battery and renewable power options, ABB’s AquaMaster flowmeters offer a highly accurate and flexible solution for flow measurement in even the remotest locations. Now also incorporating WITS DNP3 communications, the AquaMaster3 offers water operators access to near real-time data on device status, presenting new opportunities for intelligent maintenance management.