Abstract: The apparatus for controlling a discontinuously flowing material flow and for measuring a value proportional to this material flow and a further physical magnitude serves particularly for measurement of heat quantities, preferably in central heating apparatus. For this it utilizes at least a self-regulating flow valve (16) for allowing flow-through of a constant material stream (2) and an open/closed material through-flow valve (6) connected in series with the flow valve (16) and controlled by a third physical magnitude (T.sub.o). A servo control device is associated with the material through-flow valve (6). In this the material flowing through the through-flow valve (6) serves as a servo control medium. A thermostat (9), a time register, a pH gage, a concentration gage or a level gage serves for control of the servo device.