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Meet the Minigater
Green Minigater residential flow-management insert
A compact WaterGater valve for residential water lines.
Landscaped suburban home exterior
The idea is straightforward

Your routine isn’t the project.

The residential Minigater is a compact flow-management insert near your water meter. It is intended to help reduce metered utility costs without asking you to cut back on everyday use.

The manufacturer describes compression of entrained air in the supply. That is different from filtering it out. Whether it produces useful savings at your home needs checking against your own bills and setup.

Put your bill into perspective
Your bill, in perspective

Is it worth it?

See what a 10% reduction in usage-based charges could add up to over five years—and how long a $150 introductory unit could take to pay for itself.

$450
$50$1,500

Enter water and sewer usage charges. If your amount also includes fixed charges, garbage or other fees, subtract those below.

Subtract fixed charges and other fees

These charges stay in your spending total but are excluded from the savings calculation.

Your annual spending$1,800
Over five years$9,000
10% savings illustration
$900potential savings over five years
Per year$180
Per month$15
Unit pays for itself in10 months
Introductory unit price$150

Five-year savings after the $150 unit price: $750, before tax and installation.

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Illustration only, assuming a constant 10% reduction in usage-based charges and unchanged rates and household use. The five-year projection matches the manufacturer’s stated warranty period; the warranty does not guarantee savings. Tax, installation, removal and other costs are excluded from payback.

The connection, up close

A small addition to the main line.

The residential Minigater fits inside a suitable threaded connection downstream of the water meter. The plumbing arrangement matters more than how handy you are.

Residential · property-side placementConcept schematic / not to scale
Residential Minigater placement schematicA volume-recording water meter connects to copper pipe and a brass threaded union. A green polymer Minigater insert is shown in a sectional view inside the female fitting, downstream within ten feet of the meter. Flow continues toward the home. All connections are conceptual and need checking against the actual model and plumbing.012345m³Within 10 ft of the meter*01 · Water meter02 · Minigater insertToward the home →Sectional view inside fitting
Inspect the connection in detail

Swipe across the drawing to see the meter and insert at a larger size.

Residential Minigater placement schematicA volume-recording water meter connects to copper pipe and a brass threaded union. A green polymer Minigater insert is shown in a sectional view inside the female fitting, downstream within ten feet of the meter. Flow continues toward the home. All connections are conceptual and need checking against the actual model and plumbing.012345m³Within 10 ft of the meter*01 · Water meter02 · Minigater insertToward the home →Sectional view inside fitting
01 / The meter measures volume.It remains in place. The valve is a separate component on the property’s water line.
02 / Check the threaded connection.The polymer insert fits inside the female connection, with its flow-direction arrow aligned to the supply.

*The supplied residential brochure specifies installation within 10 ft downstream of the meter, following the flow-direction arrow. Illustrative connections only. Confirm the exact model, fitting compatibility and local installation requirements; use a plumber where a suitable connection is unavailable. This is a placement guide, not a construction drawing or a simulation of the valve’s internal operation.

Before anyone turns a wrench

The questions you’re probably asking.

Bathroom basin with chrome faucetIllustrative household photography. The valve is installed on the main water line, not at the tap.
Will I notice a change in water pressure?

Pressure and fixture performance should be checked for the actual supply and selected unit. We’ll explain the requirements for your setup before an installation recommendation. The valve is not a substitute for diagnosing an existing pressure problem.

Can I install it myself?

The brochure describes fitting the insert at a suitable threaded connection after turning off and draining the supply. If the fitting is missing, incompatible or difficult to access, involve a plumber. Confirm local requirements and the model-specific instructions before starting.

What if I don’t know my pipe size?

You can still register your interest. We’ll explain the supply and fitting details that need checking. An early-access signup does not confirm that a unit will suit the home.

How do I know the savings are real?

Start with comparable meter readings and bills, separating usage-based charges from fixed fees. Household changes, seasonal watering, rate changes and billing estimates can affect a comparison. Our calculator is an illustration, not proof of a 10% result.

Does it need servicing?

The manufacturer describes the residential valve as maintenance-free and states a five-year manufacturer’s quality warranty. That warranty is separate from any savings expectation. Ask us for the applicable product terms before purchasing.

Am I buying anything by signing up?

No. You’re joining homeowner early access. We’ll contact registrants with next steps and explain any offer before you decide whether to take part.

Parent and child doing the dishes together
Everyday use, in perspective

The dishes will still be there.

This is about what you pay for metered supply. The practical question is whether the equipment makes sense for your plumbing and your bill.

We’d rather help you make that decision with clear information than rush you into a purchase.

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