How It Works

Submeters That Install in Minutes

SimpleSUB Water clamp-on water submeters are the only non-invasive, cell-connected, battery-powered water meter with a patented design and industry-leading 100% accuracy within ±5%.

Clamp-on meter

Clamp it On

Over the pipe in about five minutes — no cutting, no plumber.

SimpleSUB dashboard

Monitor & Alert

Cellular the moment it powers up. Leaks flagged 24/7.

Water bill in the SimpleSUB app

Bill Fairly

Unit-level usage allocated straight onto the utility bill.

Over-the-pipe installation

Non-invasive & cellular connected, our water submeters work from the get-go.

Cellular-Connected & Battery Powered

No need for WiFi or other wired communications. The secure network operates independently of the building's communication.

Industry-leading accuracy

Our patented over-the-pipe technology delivers 100% accuracy within ±5%, giving you reliable data you can trust—unit by unit, building by building.

How It Works

SimpleSUB makes water submetering affordable and approachable for multi-unit building owners, managers, and investors. Just clamp the submeter onto the pipe with zip ties, push a button to activate the cellular connection, and you're live – no Wi-Fi, no plumbing, no hassle.

Installation

Simple, fast installation

SimpleSUB Water's patented over-the-pipe design makes installation quick and painless at a fraction of the cost.

Non-invasive, clamp-on submeters

No plumbing or pipe cutting required. SimpleSUB Water clamp-on water submeters work with most standard plumbing, including Copper, PEX, PVC, and CPVC.

Works on All Common Pipes

SimpleSUB's Automatic Pipe Detection identifies pipe type and size for you, then tunes the unit for accuracy. No guessing, no charts, no extra parts; this is what makes over-the-pipe installs truly plug and play.

Installs in minutes

Secure the submeter over the pipe with tamper resistant, industrial strength zip-ties. No cutting, drilling, or plumbing modifications needed.

Built-in cellular connectivity

Power up the device to automatically connect to cellular for water monitoring and data tracking—no WiFi, transmitters, or repeaters needed.

Installing a SimpleSUB meter by hand
Accuracy & Pipe Compatibility

Accuracy levels never before achieved with over-the-pipe solutions

Our innovative solution combines the i1, x1, or x2 clamp-on water submeters with a unique web app to deliver precise water usage data through a new calibration process.

Works on Different Kinds of Pipe
CPVC
PEX
PVC
COPPER
Submeter on CPVC pipeSubmeter on PEX pipeSubmeter on PVC pipeSubmeter on copper pipe
CPVC
SimpleSUB meters on copper pipe
Monitoring

Water Monitoring & Leak Detection

Real-time visibility into water usage across your entire property portfolio - anytime, anywhere.

Automatic Reads

Monitor water usage 24/7 across every unit, building, and property in your portfolio. Industry leading accuracy of 100 % ±5%.

24/7 Leak Alerts

Get instant alerts for abnormal usage patterns, so you can catch leaks early and prevent costly damage.

10-Year Battery Life

Long-duration, lithium batteries mean low-maintenance long-term monitoring. No wiring, no replacements, just hassle-free water monitoring.

Tamper Detection

Our system monitors for loosened or removed submeters and sends real-time alerts.

SimpleSUB water app on a laptop — Aspen Ridge Apartments water utility bill listAdd Water Utility Bill — step 3 final review with per-unit invoice amountsConfirmation: 9 invoices emailed to tenants
Billing

Utility Billing & Cost Recovery

Pass water costs on to your tenants and boost NOI with our fully integrated water billing and invoicing, ready to import into the property management software you already use.

Recover water utility costs and boost NOI

Unit-level billing helps recover 95%+ of water costs and increase NOI, so you don't have to absorb unexpected water expenses.

Simplify operations and reduce disputes

Transparent, fair billing based on actual usage reduces billing disputes, freeing up your team from manual calculations or complaints.

Encourage tenant water conservation

Tenants use up to 30% less water when they're responsible for the usage and costs, supporting water conservation and sustainability goals without major infrastructure upgrades.

Tutorial

Easy To Use

Watch our video showing how to install the SimpleSub in 3 easy steps. No cutting, no gluing, no mess.

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We'll design an affordable, easy-to-install solution for your submetering project, large or small.