Water spraying out of meter

First, hi everyone..this is my first post on the forum.

I'm thinking of purchasing a rehab project, and am going through the house, looking at all the systems.

I know little about how the house was winterized, if at all. I can say that the water was turned off, the heating system was drained, and all of the faucets are on the "On" position - makes me think that someone at least tried to winterize it.

I attempted to turn the water on. There are two valves - one closest to the street, and another right before the meter (about a foot apart). When I turn the valve on closest to the meter, water sprays in a pretty uniform pattern out of the bottom of the meter - almost in a way that makes me think it's supposed to happen, and I'm missing a step for turning the water back on.

I'm thinking I should just call a plumber, but I thought I would troubleshoot as much as I can before I can get one out there to check it out. Any guidance? Couldn't find anything on the net.

Thanks in advance,

Jim

The meter needs replacing. The municipality will supply a new one. At least that's how it works here anyway

Can somebody tell me if the bottom plate of a water meter is supposed to be in four separate pieces? The water seems to be leaking from the cracks, but the slices are so exact that I think it might be designed that way.

Aha it's the frost plate. Looks like they overlooked something when winterizing

Thanks for coming back to let us know what you did find out.
Have over 30yrs experience and not being in a cold climate zone where freezing is an issue this is interesting information so I did a web search and found this bit of interesting info.

frozenwatermeters

Very funny you should post that. I meant to post that very same link but for some reason the mobile app wouldn't let me. Thanks for finishing my sentence!

I'm in a place where we should absolutely have those and I've never heard of that!

Yea sort of neat design. I'm going to call the water company to see how to procure a new one. If they hassle me I'm going to buy one online. They go for about $10.

I also find it weird you have to do any work to your own meter. The water company here supplies and services the meters, they just don't install them which is kind of fishy

What is that Rehab Project?? I didn't get it and never heard about it. Can anybody explain me

Cassandra said:

What is that Rehab Project?? I didn't get it and never heard about it. Can anybody explain me

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Not really sure what Rehab project you are referring to.

That in regards to something on this thread or another?

Hit the "quote" button bottom right corner. If the quote is from another thread, you can hit "quote", copy and past in another thread so it's easier to link back to it.

like this

Mr_David said:

Hi Cassandra. There is a good mix of knowledgeable people here.
And a lot of not so knowledgeable ones seeking TRUTH and WISDOM.


What brings you to the PlumbingForums? Career interests? Any particular plumbing issue?

There are a few fun threads as well.
Not as fun as Angry Birds or Cut the Rope, but those get old. Fell free to chime in on any of them you may find.

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The water company would be more than happy to come out and fix it. They would charge $100 since it is freeze damage. I don't mind paying, I just didn't want to wait all day for them to show up at the vacant house I am rehabbing. Instead, I bought one off of eBay for $10 shipped.

Thanks for the Lesson.
Seriously!!
Guy stops in to ask for some help.
Ends up solving it himself and schooling some of use at the same time

Mr_David said:

Thanks for the Lesson.
Seriously!!
Guy stops in to ask for some help.
Ends up solving it himself and schooling some of use at the same time

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Hey bro, forum means discussions. Basically questions, doubts, suggestions and answers! what you were saying "Ends up solving it himself and schooling some of us at the same time", If you are not interested then don't reply over here.

You totally missed what Mr. David was saying in his posts, there was nothing there to be upset about.

phishfood said:

You totally missed what Mr. David was saying in his posts, there was nothing there to be upset about.

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Thanks Phish

Cassandra said:

Hey bro, forum means discussions. Basically questions, doubts, suggestions and answers! what you were saying "Ends up solving it himself and schooling some of us at the same time", If you are not interested then don't reply over here.

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It was a compliment. Wildrage solved his problem and we learned something new in the process.

I did say "Thanks for the lesson "

and the Seriously had !!!!!!! marks Not ????? Marks which means I was serious about the thanks.
I guess maybe some use the term Seriously as a ???? and takes the whole comment as being sarcastic in some way..

Seriously??? My grandson uses that term a lot


Sorry about the confusion.