Since each of us has to use the services of electricity suppliers, all questions regarding the supply of electricity and control over its use are of great interest. For example, one often encounters the question: is it necessary to change an electric meter that is still in working condition? What is the purpose of replacing a work counter? Why do I need a regular check of the electric meter? These issues are much controversial. Let's try to deal with the problem using regulatory information and a manual for electrical appliances.

Content

1. Check and replace the meter video
2. After how many years do they change the meter
3. Who should change the meter and provide for verification video
4. At whose expense the electric meter is changed
5. Electric meter installation location video
6. Documents for installing an electric meter
7. Installation of an electric meter in a private house

Check and replace the meter

Recently, almost everyone has come across the concept of counter verification: private individuals, owners of all types of enterprises, directors of shops and hotels, and so on. The continuous increase in the cost of electricity necessitated the introduction of a local system that would take into account and control the amount of electricity used by consumers. A law was created, after the adoption of which all consumers of electricity began to be obligated to replace obsolete meters with new generation devices, in the accompanying documents which indicated the need for systematic checks and periodic replacement.

After how many years do they change the meter

For each individual type of meter, a time period is determined during which its data is considered accurate and undistorted:

• for devices with mechanical induction (disks) - 8 years;
• for modern appliances - 16 years.

Who should change the meter and provide for verification

This procedure is carried out by the owner of the device. First of all, it is necessary to specify in advance in the standardization center the day when the meter will be provided for verification and refinement of indications. When doubts arise about the increased meter readings, verification of its data is carried out earlier than specified in the passport. In any case, before going to the standardization center, you need to:

• make sure that the installation of the electrical wiring was done with sufficient quality;
• invite a sales person who legalizes the delivery of the device for inspection;
• to have all receipts for payment for electricity.

Unscheduled calibration of the measuring device can be done in other cases:

• if the electric user has lost the verification document;
• if adjustment or adjustment of the device has been made;
• if the consumer needed to install a new electric meter.

For many people, mandatory verification is a problem. According to the instructions of the metrology services, using an old electric meter is considered impossible. In this situation, adhering to the letter of the law, replacing the old meter with a new one is mandatory.

Forced to change the meter in the following cases:

• when the disk does not rotate at all or rotates intermittently, spasmodically;
• when the device does not have a display or indicator;
• when the instrument housing is damaged;
• when there is no state inspection seal on the device.

At whose expense the electric meter is changed

If the results of the check showed that the counter is not working properly, then its further operation should be stopped and you should start choosing and acquiring a new one. Each energy meter belongs to a certain category of accuracy. In this case, accuracy is the allowable number of deviations in the readings from the actual amount of electricity used. For example, if the device belongs to accuracy category 2, then using 100 watts of energy, the deviation will be from 98 watts to 102 watts. This is the norm for a particular model.

The following list is the most commonly purchased types of electric meters:

• Mercury 200
• Mercury 230
• ESR-5
• ESR-52
• SO-505
• SO-EE6705
• SO-EE6706
• SOLO
• CE-2726
• CE-2705
• F669

Directly replacing an electrical appliance should only be carried out by a specialist who is relevant to this area. Self replacement can be life threatening. The owner of the building chooses and purchases the electric meter himself, but the called master, in addition to installation, will check the wiring and eliminate the malfunctions (if any).

As for the purchase of a measuring device, the best option would be to go to a special organization. Such organizations usually purchase devices directly from manufacturers. A purchase made in such a place will give a guarantee of quality, as well as compliance with the standard and norms.

In addition, similar organizations carry out the installation of devices purchased from them and give a guarantee sheet on the work done and directly on the device itself. After reviewing all the above information, you can make sure that replacing and checking a non-working counter cannot be avoided. In cases where the consumer does not provide the measuring instrument for verification, the employees of the standardization service come to him and interrupt the attempt to evade the previously adopted law. In any case, you should not tempt fate and wait for the arrival of the supervision service. A timely check of the meter will make it possible to be sure of its full serviceability and that the monthly payment amount coincides with the amount for the amount of energy that was actually used.

Electric meter installation location

The energy service cannot mount the meter on the outside of the building. Such installation will not give full opportunity to ensure proper operating conditions and will not protect unauthorized persons from access. Also, such an electrical installation cannot be offered as a recommendation. It is permissible only in exceptional cases, precisely when mounting the meter in the house is not possible for technical reasons.

Any consumer of electricity can insist on placing the meter in the building in a suitable place for it. All arguments of the energy company in this regard (for example, accessibility for taking readings), as well as advice on placement on the street, are inappropriate. If there is still a conversation on this topic, the consumer can invite company employees to install a smart meter due to energy monitoring, which can be read from a distance. Also, the consumer has the full right to ask for a regulatory document that stipulates the mandatory time for installing the meter on the outside of the building.

Documents for installing an electric meter

The most important and binding document is the energy supply agreement. It is concluded between the energy supply organization and the consumer. He controls the rights and obligations of both parties. Quite often, the signing of such documents occurs without familiarization with it from the consumer. Such a situation may entail an incorrect consumer attitude to the operating rules, violation of the terms of the contract and, as a result, the imposition of various fines and the termination of the supply of electricity. Any consumer who concludes a similar contract must carefully study it and take into account all the points, subparagraphs, rules, rights, obligations and so on specified in the contract.

Installation of an electric meter in a private house

Any meter should be in a dry place, where in winter the temperature does not drop below zero, have a certain space around itself, sufficient to perform a check of its serviceability, troubleshoot (if necessary) and take readings. The fixture of the counter can be made on a metal, wooden or plastic surface.

The distance from the floor to the appliance should not be less than a meter and not more than 1.7 meters. If there is a risk of mechanical damage to the meter or various contaminants falling into it, then it must be mounted in a special cabinet.

The cabinet should be slightly larger than the electrical appliance. If a certain need arises, the meter in it can be easily replaced or removed for inspection at the energy company.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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