The amount of money you will save is determined by several factors, including:

• City pressure (PSI) and amount of pressure fluctuation
• Flow rate and flow capacity (GPM)
• The amount of air in the line at any given time
• The amount of non-volumetric water consumption
• The savings you will experience are impossible to predict accurately and will vary with the conditions above. On average, our customers see +/- 20% savings, but users have savings as high as 35% and as low as 10%. What's important is that once you install the Smart Valve™, it works 24/7/365. You will realize the total amount of savings available within your water supply without ever thinking about it again, and it will keep saving you money for as long as it is installed on your water line.

The typical Return on Investment (ROI) for installing a Smart Valve™ is quite favorable, often resulting in significant cost savings within a short period. Here are the key points regarding the ROI:

1. Payback Period

General Payback: The Smart Valve™ typically pays for itself in under two years, frequently in less than one year, especially for facilities with high monthly water costs

Specific Examples:

- A medical facility in Tennessee reduced its water consumption by 23%, resulting in $90,000 in cost savings.

- A restaurant customer in Tennessee saw a 16% reduction in water bills.

- A user in Tampa, FL, reported savings of $50,000 over two years, reducing their water and sewer charges from $240,000 to $190,000.

- Another user in Fullerton, CA, experienced a 9.5% reduction in monthly water consumption, saving $5,600.

1. Savings Percentage

Average Savings: Customers typically see savings of 10% to 30% on their water and sewer bills.

- Case Studies:

- Savings have ranged from 11% to 23% in apartment properties.

- A Toronto condominium complex lowered water costs by 28% or approximately $2,000 monthly.

1. Return on Investment (ROI) Metrics

- ROI: The ROI can be as high as 400%, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 50%.

- Rapid ROI: Most customers experience a 6 to 8-month return on their investment, with savings of 15% to 35% on their bills.

1. Maintenance-Free Operation

- No Maintenance Costs: The Smart Valve™ operates 24/7/365 without requiring maintenance, further contributing to cost savings by eliminating the need for regular upkeep and associated expenses.

Summary

The Smart Valve™ offers a rapid and substantial ROI, with typical payback periods of less than two years and average savings of 10% to 30% on water and sewer bills. The device's maintenance-free operation and significant cost savings make it a financially rewarding investment for commercial and residential users.

Here are the key points regarding how air compression enables the Smart Valve™ to work:

1. Air Compression at the Water Meter 

- The Smart Valve™ maintains a constant backpressure upstream of the water meter by compressing entrapped air in the water line.

- This compressed air has no volume as it passes through the water meter, preventing the meter from measuring the volume of air.

- After passing through the Smart Valve™, the compressed air returns downstream to its original uncompressed state.

1. Leveraging Boyle's Law and Le Chatelier's Principle 

- The Smart Valve™ utilizes the scientific principles of Boyle's Law (relationship between gas pressure and volume) and Le Chatelier's Principle (volumetric dynamics).

- By compressing the air before it reaches the water meter, the Smart Valve™ eliminates the excess volume of air that would otherwise be measured and billed.

1. Accurate Water Meter Readings

- Water meters are designed to measure volume, including both water and air volumes.

- By compressing the air, the Smart Valve™ prevents the water meter from registering the air volume, leading to more accurate meter readings and lower water bills.

In summary, the air compression capability of the Smart Valve™ is fundamental to reducing water bills by preventing water meters from measuring and billing for the volume of entrapped air in water lines. Before reaching the meter, this air compression ensures only the actual water volume is calculated and charged.

The Smart Valve™ prevents water meter inaccuracies through several vital mechanisms:

1. Air Compression

The Smart Valve™ compresses the air in the water line before it reaches the water meter. This is based on Boyle's Law, which states that the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional. By maintaining a constant backpressure, the Smart Valve™ compresses the air, reducing its volume so that it is not measured by the water meter. This prevents the meter from inaccurately recording air as water, leading to more accurate billing.

1. Pressure and Flow Stabilization

Water meters are designed to be accurate within a specific flow range. Variations in water pressure, such as surges and drops, can cause the meter to over-spin and record higher usage than actual. The Smart Valve™ uses a variable spring-loaded plunger to stabilize water pressure and flow, eliminating peaks and valleys. This ensures that the water meter operates within its accurate flow range, preventing overreading and protecting against damage from pressure surges.

1. Reduced Consumption

By creating backpressure upstream, the Smart Valve™ causes a corresponding pressure drop downstream. This reduces actual water consumption in non-volumetric water uses such as showers, sinks, and hoses. The reduced pressure also helps prevent leaks at seals and gaskets, contributing to accurate meter readings and lower water bills.

1. Secondary Backflow Prevention

The Smart Valve™ is a secondary backflow preventer, protecting the municipal water supply from contamination. This feature ensures that the water meter only measures the intended water flow, free from any backflow that could cause inaccuracies.

1. Customizable and Adjustable

The Smart Valve™ is externally adjustable, allowing for precise calibration to the specific water system parameters. This ensures the valve can be fine-tuned to maintain optimal performance and accuracy, even as system conditions change.

Summary

By compressing air, stabilizing pressure and flow, reducing consumption, preventing backflow, and allowing for customization, the Smart Valve™ effectively prevents water meter inaccuracies, leading to more accurate billing and significant cost savings for users.

The Smart Valve™ handles pressure surges and drops through its proprietary variable spring-loaded technology, which acts as a "shock absorber" to stabilize water pressure and flow. Here are the fundamental mechanisms by which it achieves this:

1. Variable Spring-Loaded Plunger

The Smart Valve™ features a variable spring-loaded plunger that maintains a constant backpressure in the water line. This back pressure helps to smooth out fluctuations in water pressure, ensuring a stable and even flow through the water meter.

1. Pressure and Flow Stabilization

Water meters are designed to be accurate within a specific flow range. The meter can overread consumption when the flow exceeds this range, such as during a pressure surge. The Smart Valve™ eliminates these peaks and valleys by creating a smooth, even flow. This stabilization prevents the meter from over-spinning and recording inaccurate readings.

1. Shock Absorption

The Smart Valve™ acts as a shock absorber against pressure surges and drops. When a sudden change from static to dynamic pressure, such as when a faucet is turned on, the Smart Valve™ absorbs the initial surge, preventing it from causing the water meter to overread. This protection extends to variability in the municipal water supply, which can also cause pressure surges.

1. Reduced Consumption

By creating backpressure upstream, the Smart Valve™ causes a corresponding pressure drop downstream. This controlled pressure drop reduces water consumption in non-volumetric water uses, such as showers and sinks, without affecting the user experience. This pressure reduction also helps prevent leaks at seals and gaskets, further contributing to accurate meter readings.

Summary

The Smart Valve™ effectively handles pressure surges and drops by maintaining constant backpressure, stabilizing flow, acting as a shock absorber, and reducing downstream pressure. These mechanisms ensure accurate water meter readings and protect against damage from pressure fluctuations, ultimately leading to significant cost savings and improved water system performance.

The Smart Valve™ requires no maintenance once installed. Here are the key points regarding its maintenance-free operation:

1. Continuous Operation

- The Smart Valve™ is designed to work 24/7/365 without needing maintenance. This means that once it is installed, it operates continuously, providing consistent savings and performance without requiring regular upkeep.

1. Durable Construction

- The Smart Valve™ is constructed from high-quality materials such as Acetron GP, a self-lubricating, impact-resistant resin, and food-grade stainless steel. These materials ensure durability and moisture resistance, contributing to the valve's maintenance-free nature.

1. No Moving Parts Requiring Regular Service

- The only movement within the Smart Valve™ is the compression of a spring and the associated opening and closing of a gasket-less plunger and housing. This simple mechanical design minimizes the potential for wear and tear, reducing the need for maintenance.

1. External Adjustability

- The Smart Valve™ is externally adjustable, allowing quick and easy adjustments without turning off the water or removing the device. This feature ensures the valve can be fine-tuned to maintain optimal performance without requiring maintenance interventions.

Summary

The Smart Valve™ is designed to be a set-it-and-forget-it solution, requiring no maintenance after installation. Its durable construction, simple mechanical design, and external adjustability contribute to its maintenance-free operation, making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for reducing water and sewer costs.

The Smart Valve™ offers several benefits for high-PSI (pounds per square inch) water systems, addressing common issues related to excessive water pressure. Here are the key benefits:

1. Pressure Reduction

The Smart Valve™ acts as a controllable pressure reducer in high-PSI water systems. It maintains a consistent water pressure of around 60-65 psi, which is optimal for most water devices. This helps prevent excessive water delivery and leaks at seals and gaskets, often designed for lower pressure levels.

1. Elimination of Overconsumption

By reducing water pressure to a manageable level, the Smart Valve™ helps eliminate water overconsumption. High water pressure can lead to more water than necessary, especially in non-volumetric water uses such as showers, sinks, and hoses. The Smart Valve™ ensures that water consumption is within reasonable limits, leading to significant cost savings.

1. Protection Against Pressure Surges

The Smart Valve™ acts as a shock absorber, smoothing out pressure surges and drops that can occur due to variability in the municipal water supply or sudden changes from static to dynamic pressure. This stabilization prevents the water meter from over-spinning and recording inaccurate readings, protecting the water system and equipment from damage.

1. Reduced Maintenance Requirements

Traditional pressure reducers often require regular maintenance and can fail over time. The Smart Valve™ is designed to be maintenance-free, operating 24/7/365 without regular upkeep. This reliability reduces the overall maintenance burden and associated costs.

1. Secondary Backflow Prevention

The Smart Valve™ includes a secondary backflow preventer, which helps to protect the municipal water supply from contamination. This feature is essential in high-PSI systems where backflow can pose a significant risk.

1. Customizable and Adjustable

The Smart Valve™ is externally adjustable, allowing for precise control of the pressure drop to fit specific system needs. This customization ensures that the valve can be fine-tuned to maintain optimal performance and adapt to changing conditions in the water system.

Summary

In summary, the Smart Valve™ provides several benefits for high-PSI water systems, including pressure reduction, elimination of overconsumption, protection against pressure surges, reduced maintenance requirements, secondary backflow prevention, and customizable settings. These features contribute to more accurate water meter readings, lower water bills, and improved system performance.

The cost savings associated with installing a Smart Valve™ can be substantial, typically ranging from 10% to 30% on water and sewer bills. Here are the key points regarding the cost savings:

1. Reduction in Water and Sewer Bills

General Savings: The Smart Valve™ can reduce water and sewer costs by 10-30% by preventing the water meter from measuring air volume in the water line and stabilizing water pressure and flow.

Case Studies:

Various case studies highlight significant savings:

- A medical facility in Tennessee reduced its water consumption by 23%, resulting in $90,000 in cost savings.

- A restaurant customer in Tennessee saw a 16% reduction in water bills.

- A user in Tampa, FL, reported savings of $50,000 over two years, reducing their water and sewer charges from $240,000 to $190,000.

- Another user in Fullerton, CA, experienced a 9.5% reduction in monthly water consumption, saving $5,600 per month.

1. Quick Payback Period

Payback Period: The Smart Valve™ often pays for itself in under two years, frequently in less than one year, especially for facilities with high monthly water costs.

Return on Investment (ROI): The ROI can be as high as 400%, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 50%

1. Maintenance-Free Operation

No Maintenance Costs: The Smart Valve™ operates 24/7/365 without requiring maintenance, further contributing to cost savings by eliminating the need for regular upkeep and associated expenses.

1. Additional Benefits

Reduced Overconsumption: By reducing excessive water pressure, the Smart Valve™ helps prevent overconsumption and leaks, leading to additional savings].

Secondary Backflow Prevention: The valve acts as a secondary backflow preventer, protecting the municipal water supply and potentially reducing costs related to water contamination issues.

Summary

The Smart Valve™ offers significant savings by reducing water and sewer bills, providing a quick payback period, eliminating maintenance costs, and preventing overconsumption and leaks. These benefits make it a financially rewarding investment for commercial and residential users.

The higher the pressure in a system, the more water will be 'pushed' through it. We are seeing higher and higher city pressure readings as municipalities grow and must deliver more and more water through their existing infrastructure. The only way to provide more water is to replace the water system with larger pipes, which is usually not feasible, or to 'crank up' the pressure.

This problem occurs because water fixtures are designed for pressures of up to 65 PSI. This is even more true in older facilities without a pressure regulator or water fixtures designed for water conservation.

There is no debate that air is present in our water lines. Water systems are pressurized, but they are not vacuums. They are designed with this fact in mind to prevent potentially serious problems such as air blocks and air hammering. If there were no air to compensate for the average pressure drop during demand, we would see cavitation and damage to our pipes and fixtures. The only real question is how much air there is. 

The VOLUME is not constant and is determined mainly by system pressure at any given point in the system. Because the volume of a gas is inversely related to pressure, the greater the pressure drop, the greater the air volume.

It maintains close to 'city pressure' UPSTREAM through the water meter to the city main by preventing the pressure drops from the property during normal water usage from reaching the water meter.

Not allowing the pressure to drop as much at the meter prevents the air from expanding in volume, which can be measured by the water meter. Furthermore, it keeps your water meter operating within its designed flow range and reduces oversupply caused by higher-than-desired city pressure.

The Smart Valve™ does not remove the air. It prevents it from DECOMPRESSING and expanding in volume due tothe pressure drop caused by average demand. Once the air passes through the water meter and the Smart Valve, the pressure drops as before and continues to the property.

Anything in a water line will create some pressure drop. Even your water meter or a bend in a pipe causes a pressure drop. Fortunately, water systems are designed to have excess pressure.

The Smart Valve 'borrows' some excess downstream pressure in every system to create the desired effect upstream. For the Smart Valve™ to work, the system must be able to tolerate at least a slight drop in PSI; however, with the EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE versions of the Smart Valve™, we can control the amount of PSI drop between zero (no effect) and a significant pressure drop, all depending on what can be tolerated. The goal is to find the most robust setting on the Smart Valve (to get the best possible results) that will not cause too much pressure loss. This is why external adjustability is critical to success.

If you have no problems or complaints due to low water pressure, your property is a good candidate for the Smart Valve™.

The Smart Valve™ is legal to install on the user side of the water meter (after the backflow preventer if one is present). Installation must comply with all applicable laws, codes, and standard plumbing practices in your area; however, no special permits or permission should be necessary.

The Smart Valve™ is constructed of powerful, durable Acetron GP and stainless steel. It complies with NSF / ANSI 61 (potable water) and NSF / ANSI 372 (lead-free) and is safe for use with all potable and non-potable water applications.

Every Smart Valve™ comes with a 10-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty.

The Smart Valve™ handles fluctuations in municipal water pressure through several critical mechanisms designed to stabilize pressure and flow, ensuring accurate water meter readings and protecting the water system from damage. Here are the primary ways it achieves this:

1. Variable Spring-Loaded Technology

The Smart Valve™ uses a proprietary variable spring-loaded plunger that maintains a constant backpressure in the water line. This back pressure helps to smooth out fluctuations in water pressure, creating a stable and even flow through the water meter. This technology acts as a "shock absorber," eliminating peaks and valleys in water pressure that can occur due to variability in the municipal water supply or sudden changes from static to dynamic pressure.

1. Air Compression

The Smart Valve™ compresses the air in the water line before it reaches the water meter. By maintaining a constant backpressure, the valve prevents the air from expanding and being measured by the water meter. This ensures that only the actual volume of water is measured, not the air, leading to more accurate meter readings.

1. Pressure and Flow Stabilization

Water meters are designed to be accurate within a specific flow range. The meter can overread consumption when the flow exceeds this range, such as during a pressure surge. The Smart Valve™ stabilizes the flow by eliminating these surges, ensuring the water meter operates within its accurate flow range. This prevents overreading and protects the water system from damage caused by pressure surges.

1. Reduced Consumption

By creating backpressure upstream, the Smart Valve™ causes a corresponding pressure drop downstream. This controlled pressure drop reduces actual water consumption in non-volumetric water uses, such as showers, sinks, and hoses, without affecting the user experience. This pressure reduction also helps prevent leaks at seals and gaskets, further contributing to accurate meter readings and lower water bills.

1. Secondary Backflow Prevention

The Smart Valve™ includes a secondary backflow preventer, which helps to protect the municipal water supply from contamination. This feature ensures that the water meter only measures the intended water flow, free from any backflow that could cause inaccuracies.

Summary

The Smart Valve™ effectively handles fluctuations in municipal water pressure by maintaining constant backpressure, stabilizing flow, compressing air, reducing consumption, and preventing backflow. These mechanisms ensure accurate water meter readings, protect the water system from damage, and lead to significant cost savings for users.

The Smart Valve™ requires no maintenance once installed. Here are the key points regarding its maintenance-free operation:

1. Continuous Operation

- The Smart Valve™ is designed to work 24/7/365 without needing maintenance. Once installed, it operates continuously, providing consistent savings and performance without requiring regular upkeep.

1. Durable Construction

- The Smart Valve™ is constructed from high-quality materials such as Acetron GP, a self-lubricating, impact-resistant resin, and food-grade stainless steel. These materials ensure durability and moisture resistance, contributing to the valve's maintenance-free nature.

1. No Moving Parts Requiring Regular Service

- The only movement within the Smart Valve™ is the compression of a spring and the associated opening and closing of a gasket-less plunger and housing. This simple mechanical design minimizes the potential for wear and tear, reducing the need for maintenance.

1. External Adjustability

- The Smart Valve™ is externally adjustable, allowing quick and easy adjustments without turning off the water or removing the device. This feature ensures the valve can be fine-tuned to maintain optimal performance without requiring maintenance interventions.

Summary

The Smart Valve™ is designed to be a set-it-and-forget-it solution, requiring no maintenance after installation. Its durable construction, simple mechanical design, and external adjustability contribute to its maintenance-free operation, making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for reducing water and sewer costs.