At first glance, single-jet meters look like the obvious choice. They've been around forever. They're inexpensive. They're easy to spec. But when you zoom out and do the long-term math, the story changes.

The real issue: accuracy drops fast

Single-jet meters tend to lose accuracy quickly, often in 5 years or less. And when accuracy drops, everything downstream gets harder:

More replacements (and more disruption)
More admin work (more exceptions, more "why is my bill different?")
More resident disputes (and more time spent explaining)
Less profit for property managers (because the system becomes a headache)

Cheap upfront. Expensive later.

It's like buying the cheapest car insurance you can find. It feels smart on day one, until you actually need it.

How we evaluate products

At Integrity Meter Solutions, we evaluate equipment the same way our customers do: over the long haul.

If we choose not to sell something, it's usually because it creates more problems than it solves.

You deserve better than "good enough." And we mean that.

ultrasonic submeters last much longer than typical single-jet submeters

What We Recommend Instead

Multi-jet and ultrasonic water meters hold their accuracy significantly longer, often 15 to 20 years, which means fewer replacements, more consistent billing, and fewer resident complaints over time. Ultrasonic meters in particular have no moving parts, which eliminates the mechanical wear that causes single-jet meters to drift. For property managers running hundreds of units, that difference compounds fast.

Integrity Meter Solutions provides advanced submetering equipment and wireless communication technology for multifamily and commercial properties. From water submeters and electric submeters to gateways and transmitters, IMS helps property managers implement reliable automated meter reading systems and modern utility monitoring solutions.