Why smart metering matters for heat networks
UK heat network regulations require accurate, consumption-based measurement. Manual meter reads are expensive, error-prone, and don't scale. HeatFlow's automated metering platform solves this with wireless data collection, intelligent validation, and real-time monitoring.
Wireless Data Collection
Automated daily readings via wM-Bus, LoRa, or NB-IoT. No manual site visits, no missed reads. Every meter reports reliably, every day.
Smart Heat Metering UK
Support for all major UK heat meter brands - Sharky, Ultraheat, Kamstrup. Pulse-output and direct-connect options for any installation.
Data Validation & Cleaning
Every reading is automatically validated against historical patterns. Anomalies are flagged, gaps are filled with auditable estimates, and data quality is tracked per meter.
Real-Time Dashboards
Live visibility across your entire portfolio. See meter health, data completeness, battery levels, and signal strength at a glance.
Multi-Utility Metering
Not just heat - track water, gas, and electricity through the same platform. One unified view of all building utilities.
99.7% Data Capture Rate
Industry-leading capture rates through intelligent retry logic, gap detection, and proactive offline alerts. Your consumption data is always complete.
How heat network metering works with HeatFlow
Install & Connect
Smart heat meters with pulse outputs connect to data loggers or wireless gateways. We support wM-Bus, LoRa, NB-IoT, and Modbus protocols.
Automatic Collection
Readings are transmitted wirelessly and ingested into the HeatFlow platform. Data is validated against historical patterns and quality-scored automatically.
Monitor & Act
View real-time dashboards, receive offline alerts, track data completeness, and feed validated readings directly into compliance and carbon reporting workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What heat meters does HeatFlow support?
HeatFlow supports all major UK heat meter brands including Diehl Sharky 775, Kamstrup MULTICAL, Sontex Superstatic, and Ultraheat models. Any meter with a pulse output or compatible wireless protocol (wM-Bus, LoRa, NB-IoT) can be integrated.
How does automated meter reading work for heat networks?
Smart meters transmit readings wirelessly to gateways installed on-site. These gateways forward data to the HeatFlow cloud platform via cellular or broadband backhaul. Readings are validated, stored, and available in real-time dashboards - no manual reads required.
What is the data capture rate?
HeatFlow achieves a 99.7% data capture rate across managed portfolios. This is achieved through intelligent retry logic, gap detection algorithms, and proactive alerts when meters go offline. Any gaps are filled with auditable estimated readings.
Can HeatFlow meter water and electricity as well as heat?
Yes. While HeatFlow is purpose-built for heat networks, the platform also supports water meters (hot and cold), electricity meters, and gas meters. All utilities share the same ingestion pipeline, dashboards, and monitoring engine.
How long does it take to install smart metering on a heat network?
A typical 50-unit building can be fully commissioned in 2-3 days. This includes meter installation, gateway setup, connectivity testing, and platform onboarding. Larger portfolios are phased to minimise disruption.