#11 - Water Meter Freeze Prevention with Metron

About this episode

This episode discusses how to prevent water meter freeze issues in mobile home parks with insights from Metron Submetering experts.

Connect with Caroline of Metron to Submeter your Mobile Homes and achieve Massive Utility Savings! 🥶 Is your park ready for the cold—or are you one freeze away from a disaster? Frozen meters, burst lines, and surprise water bills don't have to be your reality. This episode shows you exactly how to prevent them. In this episode, Michael and Ryan sit down with Caroline Skramm and Tristen Williams from Metron Submetering for a deep dive into cold weather freeze prevention. From hardware features built into every Metron meter to software alerts that catch problems before they become emergencies—this is the operational playbook every park owner in a cold-weather state needs. From heat tape ratios to fall audit checklists to reactive measures when a freeze does happen, this one's packed with boots-on-the-ground expertise. Connect with Caroline, Tristen, and Nick from Metron Submetering here! Key Takeaways: 🌡️ How Metron's temperature sensors and freeze alerts give you early warning before pipes burst 🔧 Why composite meters outperform brass in cold weather—and what the freeze plate actually does 🧰 The right way to wrap heat tape (and the dangerous mistake too many owners are making)…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael, Ryan

Guests: Caroline Skramm, Tristen Williams

Topics covered

• water meter freeze prevention
• utility savings
• cold weather preparation
• submetering
• mobile home parks
• operational playbook

Keywords

• freeze prevention
• water meters
• utility management
• cold weather
• mobile home parks
• heat tape
• fall audit
• meter connections

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Metron, Metron Submetering

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