#11 - Water Meter Freeze Prevention with Metron

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) 🏠 Why skirting is your first line of defense—and how to audit it every fall 📋 What a thorough fall audit looks like: heat tape, insulation, skirting, meter connections, and more 💧 Why accuracy matters when billing for water—and the risks of clamp-on sonar meters 🔁 How to swap a frozen meter body while keeping the register (and the serial number) You'll also hear: - Why 5 spare meter bodies per 100 lots is the recommendation heading into winter - How to set freeze alerts in WaterScope—and why 36°F is the right threshold - The heat tape spacing guide by temperature: from 0°F down to negative 60°F - Why vacant homes are a freeze risk and how to winterize them properly - PEX vs. other pipe materials—and when it's worth re-plumbing a pad - What happens when insulation gets wet (and why fiberglass is often worse than nothing) - Why dripping water lines at night is still one of the best preventative measures around Whether you're managing 30 pads in Tennessee 🌨️, operating in Minnesota at negative temps 🥶, or just want to stop getting caught off guard every November 📅—this episode is your winter prep checklist. Tune in. Run your fall audit. And stay warm out there. 🔥   Level Up Your MHP Game! Join our Free Skool Group! (Even Better than Facebook)  Join our Free Facebook Group! Learn how to Invest In Mobile Home Parks! Get our Free 5-Minute Deal Evaluator! Get the best financing terms for your next acquisition! Get expert tax advice from our trusted tax strategy partners! Level up your operations with the Best Property Management Software for MHPs!   Give a Review - Get a Free Coaching Session or Deal Evaluations! Like our Podcast? We're doing free 30-minute coaching calls and Mobile Home Park Deal Analysis in exchange for your Podcast review! Just follow these steps: Navigate to our Podcast Page Using A Mobile Device Spotify Link  Click the Bell🔔to turn on new episode notifications Click ⚙ Settings and click auto-download episodes Click the ▪▪▪ 3-Dots Menu Button, Click ⭐ Rate Show, and then hit ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apple Podcasts Link Scroll to the Ratings and Reviews and then hit ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click "📝 Write a Review" - let us know what you think! Take a screenshot of your review Submit this form with your screenshot attached! We'll get back to you within 1-2 business days to schedule your coaching call / deal review   Connect with us! The MHP Pros Website - www.themhppros.com Youtube - @TheMHPPros Instagram - @MHP_Pros Facebook Page - MHP Pros LinkedIn - The MHP Pros Ryan Narus Website - www.archimedesgrp.com LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Ryan's Legacy Podcast - MHP_IRL Spotify Apple Podcasts Michael Pansolini YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X / Twitter The LEAP - Michael's Entrepreneurial Podcast Show Notes Timestamps: 00:00 Winter Leak Risks 00:30 Lease Responsibility Checklist 01:13 Meet the Hosts 04:02 Freezing Overview 04:38 Freeze Resistant Hardware 06:23 Software Freeze Alerts 08:34 Heat Tape Basics 11:39 Insulation Recommendations 13:46 Pipe Choice and Full Coverage 16:48 Skirting and Under Home Heat 18:05 Leaks Pits and Shutoffs 20:32 Heat Tape Donts and Vacancies 22:32 Fall Audit and Spares 24:01 Spare Meter Planning 25:03 Freeze Alerts and Tenant Drips 25:49 Heat Tape Lifespan Checks 26:22 Reactive Freeze Response 27:46 Swap Registers and Inspect Plate 29:42 Meter Jacket Installation 32:03 Fall Audit Checklist 34:10 Why You Need a Cold Plan 36:21 Sonar Meter Accuracy Debate 42:06 Wrap Up and Contact Info 42:53 Inside Home Meter Risks 45:16 Final Thanks and Giveaway