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You omitted a small point in “When the Water Runs Out ...” (Fox, March 14-20). The air forced out of the empty pipes when the water returns spins the water meter much faster than water does. So expect huge water bills, followed by a deluge of accounts having to be investigated by incompetent staff and the subsequent credits passed — if the ratepayer ever gets that far. And if the meter spins fast enough it self destructs.
The good citizens of Joburg may go for years paying more for a scarce commodity they may get only sporadically. Unintended consequences.
Peter Gordon Grant Sedgefield
The FM welcomes concise letters from readers. They can be sent to fmmail@fm.co.za
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LETTER: Spinning out of control
Empty pipes wreak havoc with water meters
You omitted a small point in “When the Water Runs Out ...” (Fox, March 14-20). The air forced out of the empty pipes when the water returns spins the water meter much faster than water does. So expect huge water bills, followed by a deluge of accounts having to be investigated by incompetent staff and the subsequent credits passed — if the ratepayer ever gets that far. And if the meter spins fast enough it self destructs.
The good citizens of Joburg may go for years paying more for a scarce commodity they may get only sporadically. Unintended consequences.
Peter Gordon Grant
Sedgefield
The FM welcomes concise letters from readers. They can be sent to fmmail@fm.co.za
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