Abstract: A fluid metering and dispensing apparatus, for use with a fluid source, the fluid source having a fluid outlet. The apparatus comprises: an interface for receiving an input establishing an amount of fluid to be dispensed, and for outputting a signal indicative of the established amount of fluid in response to the input. A meter measures the amount of fluid exiting the fluid outlet, and generates an output signal indicative of the measured amount of fluid. A comparator receives the signals from the interface and the meter, and compares the measured amount of fluid exiting the fluid outlet with the desired amount of fluid established by the input to the interface. A shut-off receives an output from the comparator and shuts off a flow of fluid through the fluid outlet once the measured amount of fluid exiting the fluid outlet reaches the established amount of fluid to be dispensed.