Hi there,
A common question I'm sure: "Why is my water usage so high?". But bear with me - I'm open to any feedback or ideas.
Problem: Our smart meter is indicating that we currently use 44l per hour, even when we're away for the weekend, and even when it's 3am in the morning. The meter (a thames water sensus) is installed at the boundary of the property.
The usage increase started approx October 2021 and has been steadily getting worse and worse.
FYI The last physical plumbing activity was around March 2021 time, when a new 'Main' unvented cycliner was fitted and new bathrooms and toilets installed.
1. When I close the mains stop valve for an hour, the meter reading doesn't doesn't increase. So presumably no leaks between meter and house.
2. There's no leaking toilets or dripping taps.
3. The external taps are turned off.
4. The only water-based devices actively running when we're not here:
I'm at a loss as to what is using water 24/7. I'm not a plumber, but I'm a pretty logical person and this feels strange to me.
Q) Do either of the 'cylinder' or the underfloor heating have a 'waste pipe' and that could be continually leaking water? How would I check
Any other ideas??!
A common question I'm sure: "Why is my water usage so high?". But bear with me - I'm open to any feedback or ideas.
Problem: Our smart meter is indicating that we currently use 44l per hour, even when we're away for the weekend, and even when it's 3am in the morning. The meter (a thames water sensus) is installed at the boundary of the property.
The usage increase started approx October 2021 and has been steadily getting worse and worse.
FYI The last physical plumbing activity was around March 2021 time, when a new 'Main' unvented cycliner was fitted and new bathrooms and toilets installed.
1. When I close the mains stop valve for an hour, the meter reading doesn't doesn't increase. So presumably no leaks between meter and house.
2. There's no leaking toilets or dripping taps.
3. The external taps are turned off.
4. The only water-based devices actively running when we're not here:
- Boiler and "Main" unvented cyclinder.
- Wet underfloor heating.
I'm at a loss as to what is using water 24/7. I'm not a plumber, but I'm a pretty logical person and this feels strange to me.
Q) Do either of the 'cylinder' or the underfloor heating have a 'waste pipe' and that could be continually leaking water? How would I check
Any other ideas??!
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