Replacing an electric meter in an apartment and in a private house: the specifics of replacing a counting device

Mandatory requirements when replacing a meter in an apartment

Installation of electricity metering equipment in apartments takes a few hours, and disputes about who should pay and perform all the work can last for months.

The general rules are:

1. The meter can be installed both by an employee of the Energosbyt and independently, but only if the consumer is an electrician who has a work permit for the 3rd electrical safety group.
2. The device must be entered in the register of certified metering devices.
3. Wiring cannot contain signs of soldering and twisting.
4. The height of the node placement must correspond to the interval from 40 to 170 cm on the wall, cabinet, shield or panel.

Informing the owner and his actions

According to clause 155 of Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 442, which regulates the issues of replacing the device, the owner / tenant of housing must:

1. Not more than once a year and at least once every 6 months, allow the network organization to check the meter.
2. Familiarize yourself with the act of verification.
3. If the electric meter is out of order, put your signature under the notification of the need for replacement.

What does a replacement notice look like?

Paragraph 176 of Decree No. 442 clarifies that the identification of a malfunction or unsuitability of metering devices during an inspection by a network organization is drawn up by an act that is signed by a supplier of last resort and a consumer.

Installation at the expense of Energosbyta

According to the norms of the Law of the Russian Federation of November 23, 2009 No. 261 “On Energy Saving and Increasing Energy Efficiency”, the owners of buildings and the energy supply organization must ensure that housing meets all energy efficiency indicators and the requirements for equipping with metering devices.

After receiving an application to replace the meter from the tenant, Energosbyt is obliged to respond to it within 3 days and send an electrician.

Installation of meters at the expense of the resource supplying organization is carried out if the device is located on the staircase or in municipal housing.

Installation of a new meter

The installation of new equipment must be taken seriously. If an inexperienced or irresponsible installer fails to meet the basic installation requirements, the energy saving company may refuse to confirm the installation and inspection work.

What should a consumer who received a notification about a meter replacement do? First of all, carefully read the list of organizations offering replacement services and the grounds indicated in the notice.

Only the power generating company that supplies electricity to a particular house has the right to officially replace, check and seal meters, and only in cases where:

• the counter is out of order;
• not listed in the register of metering devices;
• the check interval of the device is violated.

Otherwise, the replacement is not performed.

After making sure that the notification was sent by the authorized organization, the homeowner must complete the replacement of the equipment within 30 days.

If for some reason this requirement is not met, the calculation of the used electricity will be made taking into account the average monthly consumption.

Sealing equipment after replacement

After reinstalling the meter, the procedure for sealing the device should be carried out as soon as possible. Otherwise, the meter will not be allowed to operate.

In accordance with paragraph 8 of Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 04.05.2012 No. 442, actions to commission equipment, install seals or signs of visual control, to take and provide meter readings are performed free of charge, unless otherwise expressly provided in this document.

Documents that the owner receives after replacing the device

After the completion of all work, Energosbyt employees draw up an act of replacing an electrical appliance in two copies, which is signed by the customer and the contractor.

One copy of the act is issued to the tenant, and the second is provided to the energy supply organization to recalculate the cost of electricity consumed.

Meter installation requirements

First of all, the electric meter must be on the list of approved devices that have passed state certification.

The manufacturer must have a license for the manufacture of electricity consumption meters.

If this is all right, consider the other requirements:

• the accuracy of the meter readings must correspond to class 2;
• the strength of the current passing through the electrical networks of the house must correspond to the power of the electric meter;
• the distance from the floor to the lower mounting platform of the device should be 0.8-1.7 m;
• wiring to the shield must be continuous without adhesions and twists;
• the meter must be securely fixed and protected from external influences by a metal container or cabinet;
• the installation site of the meter for a private house should be located in a well-protected area from atmospheric influences, but at the same time, free access to the scoreboard with readings must be provided for measuring the credentials.

After completion of installation or repair, it is necessary to accept the meter for operation by representatives of the energy sales service. The employee checks the installation of the device for compliance with standards, puts it on the state. accounting counter, then seals it:

• the device is sealed in two places indicating the date of verification and installation of seals;
• if 2 years have not passed since the production of the device, additional verification can be dispensed with, however, sealing is mandatory.

When is a Meter Replacement Necessary?

Any metering device has a certain service life. At the end of this service life, the meter must be replaced with a new one in order to avoid incorrect operation. Replacement is necessary if:

• The time has come for the planned planned replacement of the electricity meter. The meter changes even when it has not expired.
• The meter is defective or has a technical malfunction.
• At the expiration of the life of the metering device laid down by the manufacturer. At the legislative level, it is prescribed that such a device is immediately faulty.
• The period for checking the electric meter has expired or it did not pass during the test regulated by law.

Rules for installing meters

All the rules by which a single-phase meter is connected are prescribed in the PUE (rules for electrical installations).It is not easy to study regulatory documents - you need the skills of translating from official dialect into normal language. In general, the rules are:

The accuracy class of the electric meter should not be lower than 2.0 (previously 2.5 was allowed). The last verification date or issue date is not older than 2 years.
Extract from PUE 1.5.30: “In places where there is a risk of mechanical damage to meters or their pollution, or in places accessible to unauthorized persons (passages, stairwells, etc.), a lockable cabinet with a window on the dial level.
PUE 1.5.31: “The designs and dimensions of cabinets, niches, shields, etc. should provide convenient access to the terminals of meters and current transformers. In addition, it should be possible to conveniently replace the meter and install it with a slope of no more than 1 °. The design of its fastening should provide the possibility of installing and removing the meter from the front side.

When installed outdoors, the shield (box) must reliably protect against dust and moisture.

When installing the shield on a combustible base (wooden wall, wooden pole, etc.), a non-combustible substrate is placed under the back wall

Material - any, that's just worth taking into account the operating conditions. On the street, you can use metal, asbestos sheet. In the house, this can be plaster with a thickness of at least 3 cm

So installation on a wooden plastered wall is not considered a combustible base. Also, tiles are not considered combustible.
The height of the box installation is from 1 m to 1.7 m.
The connection is made with a single-core wire (the cross section and brand are indicated in the project, so there should not be a problem).

In a house, this can be plaster with a thickness of at least 3 cm. So installation on a wooden plastered wall is not considered a combustible base. Also, tiles are not considered combustible.
The height of the box installation is from 1 m to 1.7 m.
The connection is made with a single-core wire (the cross section and brand are indicated in the project, so there should not be a problem).

Modern models of electric meters are available for installation on a DIN rail. To do this, there is a recess on the back wall of the meter housing, which fits the rail in shape. There are also two clips that slide down before installation (you can pry it off the front with a screwdriver and pull it down). We put the counter in the cabinet, hang it on the DIN rail, return the clamps to their place - press up until they click. Everything, the meter is installed, it remains to connect the wires.

Single-phase electricity meters

In the late 1980s, Oliver Schellenberg developed a prototype AC meter. A year later, the Hungarian engineer Otto Titus Blaty, commissioned by the electrical engineering manufacturing company Ganz, invented a device that measures the amount of electricity in watt-hours. And already in the early 90s, Ludwig Gutmann, having improved the previous model of the counting device, revealed to the scientific and technical world a device for measuring the active energy of alternating current. Due to the low cost and high reliability, the production of this type of meters continues to this day, despite the fact that the production of more advanced electronic devices is gaining momentum in parallel.

All counters are divided into three groups, which differ:

• by design features;
• way to connect to the network;
• according to the type of measured values.

Types of meters by type of measured values

1. Single-phase. Measuring devices of this type operate in the range of 220-230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. The vast majority of the inhabitants of the planet consume this particular type of electrical energy.
2. Three-phase. These meters are installed at industrial facilities, the equipment of which operates in the range of 380–400 V.

In high-voltage power lines, the voltage of which is from 660 V and above, three-phase meters are also used, but they are connected together with special step-down transformers. These devices measure current with a voltage of 100 V.

Varieties of devices depending on the method of connection to the power grid

Distinguish:

• direct, direct connection;
• through a measuring transformer.

The first option is to connect directly to the electrical working circuit. The meter is installed at the point of transition from the power supply channel to the consumer. A sequential circuit is used. The second option is used in situations where the possibility of direct inclusion is absent or undesirable. For example, in a relay protection system where the meter needs to be protected against very high currents or voltages. The connection is made in parallel with the circuit.

Produce counters:

• induction;
• electronic;
• hybrid.

Induction meters

An induction device is an electromechanical device in which a fixed coil induces an electromagnetic field that rotates a movable disk made of aluminum. By means of a gear (worm) transmission, the rotation of the movable conductor is transmitted to a calibrated counting mechanism. There is a mechanical count of the number of revolutions of the disk and this is how the consumption of watt-hours by the user is determined.

The disk rotates under the action of an inductive magnetic field, and the consumption of watt-hours by the user is determined by the number of its revolutions

The device has a number of operational disadvantages:

• high error of indications;
• the impossibility of remote measurement data.

Its maximum service life is 6–8 years. After this time, the device needs to be checked and, if necessary, calibrated.

The principle of operation of an induction meter is based on the generation of an electromagnetic field by a coil that rotates a movable aluminum disk.

Electronic devices

These are devices for measuring electricity consumption, the principle of operation of which is based on the effect of alternating current and voltage on a stationary electronic element. It creates impulses, the fixation and counting of which (in direct proportion) reflects the level of consumption. The counting unit includes:

• electromechanical or electronic measuring device;
• display;
• memory block.

The calculation of electricity in an electronic device is carried out in a pulsed mode

Important advantages of this type of construction are the ability to take readings remotely and small size. Electronic meters with the necessary memory capacity are able to operate in a differentiated mode, remembering the amount of electricity used at different time intervals. Thanks to this ability, multi-tariff accounting is possible in the residential and industrial sectors of consumption.

Undoubtedly, the future in the field of electricity consumption measurement belongs to electronic meters. Induction devices will be gradually forced out and replaced by more advanced equipment.

Can I replace myself

The owner can carry out the dismantling of unusable equipment and the installation of new equipment on his own, if he has the appropriate qualifications. Work is performed in the following sequence:

• the power supply is turned off by the machine in front of the device;
• the terminal cover is removed and the absence of current is checked by the indicator;
• wires are disconnected;
• the device is dismantled by removing the fastening bolts or loosening the clamping screws on the DIN rail, depending on the installation method;

• a new device is installed and connected accordingly;

• the power supply is turned on and the device is checked for operation.

The owner must take into account that he is obliged to monitor the health of the electric meter. If timely measures to replace a faulty or non-compliant device are not taken, its readings are invalidated. If such a situation drags on for more than three months, the owner will have to pay for electricity according to the standards, with a significant increase in bills.

Actions after replacement

An electricity meter installed in a residential area or in a country house must be checked and sealed by a representative of a local organization that provides electricity supplies.

To call a representative, you must fill out an application of the established form and attach the following documentation:

• factory passport of the new device;
• indicate the readings on the removed meter and attach the old meter itself;
• a seal removed from the old meter (not always required);
• documents confirming the ownership of the premises where the replacement was made.

The above procedure is necessary when installing a new meter to replace a serviceable one.If the old device is replaced on the basis of a prescription, it is sufficient to contact the sales organization by telephone and call the inspector at the required address.

As a result, a bilateral act must be drawn up and signed, which indicates:

• the address of the premises and the place of installation;
• data of the old and new metering device (model, year of manufacture, serial number, readings of the counting device at the time of drawing up the act);
• number of the seal installed on the product;
• date of commissioning of the new instrument;
• details of the person or organization that performed the installation.

It should be noted that the requirements of sales organizations may differ depending on the city or region. The issued act is transferred to the management company, which will recalculate the cost of the supplied electricity. The passport and other documentation for the new meter should be kept, since they indicate the frequency of inspections and the date of the factory verification. Depending on the type of device, the calibration interval ranges from 4 to 16 years.

What is the procedure for replacing the meter?

Any replacement of the meter must be confirmed and accompanied by appropriate documents. That is why (if there is no emergency) it is necessary to follow the standard scheme for applying for a meter replacement:

the first step is to apply for a replacement device and provide it to the employees of the electric power company for registration. But it is not at all necessary to go to the office of the energy supplying organization - first you need to call and clarify the procedure. It is quite possible that you won’t have to go anywhere at all, and the sealer will arrange everything, who will come to receive a new counter.Usually, after the call, a representative of the energy company arrives, who will remove the seal, give the go-ahead and set a replacement period;
the counter can be bought in the company, and in some places it is even a prerequisite. But I do not recommend doing this, because not everything is so transparent - what they did in the energy company with the meter is not known. These are just my guesses)
the energy company issues technical requirements for the meter, which specifies its main characteristics - accuracy class, maximum current, switching method, etc. The technical specifications also usually have requirements for the introductory electrical panel.
As a rule, specifications are issued only when the meter is installed at a new facility;
when buying a meter, pay attention to the meter passport, which contains its characteristics. The date of sale and the seal of the trade organization are also stamped.
If there are no these marks, you will have big problems when registering the counter.

It is important not to lose your passport, because specialists will put marks on registration and subsequent verifications in it (if, of course, there are any).

What is the procedure for replacing a meter by law and who should pay?

Remark on the accuracy class of the counter. As a rule, regulations and specifications state that the accuracy class of the meter should be 1.0. However, for individuals (for ordinary people living in apartments and not doing business), Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 442 of 05/04/2012 “On the functioning of retail electricity markets” states that an accuracy class of 2.0 is sufficient.You can put it higher, but this is not necessary if this is not an organization or entry into an apartment building.

How to move a gas meter in the kitchen

Usually, the transfer of a gas meter is done in connection with the redevelopment of the kitchen or the acquisition of a new set of furniture that needs to be installed. But you can’t move the gas meter in the kitchen yourself and without documents. Who and how should carry out this work?

On this page, we will analyze this issue in detail, and also learn about safety precautions when replacing a gas meter.

How is the transfer of the gas meter in the apartment

The first thing to consider is that the gas meter is an element of the gas supply system, despite the fact that it does not consume gas by itself. This means that only a qualified specialist has the right to transfer a gas meter from one place to another.

Never try to do it yourself. Such a self-construction will never be put into operation, because an employee of a gas organization is responsible for the installation of equipment, up to a criminal one. To work with gas equipment, a special license is required.

To transfer a gas meter, you need:

• Write an application to your gas supply organization to transfer the meter.
• If there are changes in the project, you need to contact the engineering department and make sure that in your case it is possible to transfer the gas meter and then install it.
• With an approved project, you should go to the gas company with an order for the relevant work.

Required set of documents:

• Passport from the owner of the premises;
• Documents for an apartment or other premises;
• Statement from other residents about the admissibility of the transfer;
• Written confirmation of the absence of subscriber debt to the gas supply organization.

Transferring the gas meter to a new location

At a certain time, gas service workers will come to you in order to move the gas meter to a new location. Usually in an apartment, this procedure is faster. the room is typical. In a private house, this will take longer. Remember that the gas meter must be installed so that there will be no problems with it in the future. There are also a number of restrictions. For example, the height from the floor must be at least 160 cm, heating devices and the stove must be at least a meter away.

The whole process goes according to the following algorithm:

• the gas is shut off;
• an act of performance of work is drawn up;
• welding work - we remove the gas meter from the old place and weld a new one;
• mandatory leak test. This is laid in various ways and sometimes with the help of special equipment;
• Signing the act, issuing a receipt for payment.

Installing seals on a new gas meter

Without a seal, the gas meter is not considered to be put into operation. Everything is extended the same, as if you have a new meter. Don't drag this out. Before the seal is installed, consumption is calculated according to general tariffs and the readings on the scoreboard are not taken into account.

Counter transfer: issue price

There is no fixed price for this work. That is, the cost is indicated by the service organization at its discretion. Typically, the price tag depends on the complexity of the work being done. The transfer of a gas meter in the kitchen of an apartment building, as a rule, does not cause any problems. All pipes are located in the same way, connections are typical, etc.And in a private house, it may well be necessary to install additional pipes, weld dozens of joints, and run hoses.

Replacing an old gas meter with a new one simultaneously with the transfer

Very often it is better not to transfer the old meter, but immediately buy and install a new gas meter instead. In this case, the verification time will go on a new one and in the end this will lead to saving money. In addition, you may want to purchase a more modern model with features not previously available. For example, reporting. In addition, electronic gas meters are smaller overall than their mechanical counterparts. And in an apartment, this can be an important factor.

Safety

Any installation work with gas equipment is classified as work of increased danger. Never forget that natural gas can easily cause explosions and fires. Only specialists with a license and permission from the local gas supply organization are entitled to do this. It is strictly forbidden to try to move the meter to a new location on your own. Such a device will never be accepted for balance. The penalties for such actions are very impressive.

Moreover, you should pay attention after the work is completed. It's about your safety

If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately by calling 04.

When an old electricity meter is recognized as faulty

Meters for which the population (ie individuals) pays must have an accuracy class of at least 2.0. The accuracy class is a value that determines the maximum error of the metering device during measurement. For example, a meter with an accuracy class of 2.0 counts electricity consumption with a maximum error of 2%.

This requirement is formulated in paragraph 138 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 4, 2012 No. 442 “On the functioning of retail electricity markets, complete and (or) partial restriction of the mode of consumption of electric energy”.

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In the same place, but in paragraph 137, it is said that the counter must

- comply with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation on ensuring the unity of the measuring instrument,

- to be allowed to operate,

- have intact control seals and (or) signs of visual control.

These requirements could be expanded in more detail, but we will return to the accuracy class. The fact is that until 2012, an accuracy class of 2.5 was considered acceptable for residential premises (apartments and private houses). And a few decades ago, they also installed meters with an accuracy class of 5.

Many of these devices are still in apartments, they are used to pay for electricity. And this is understandable - it is impossible to change millions (and even tens of millions) of meters in a short time.

That is why the same resolution No. 442 in paragraph 142 states that meters with an accuracy class above 2, operated at the time of the resolution, can be used up to:

- expiration of their verification period, or loss (failure), if this happened before the end of the verification period

— expiration of the service life of meters

After one of these conditions is met, the meter must be replaced with a meter, the accuracy class of which meets the requirements of the law.

Here it is worth explaining that the verification period (it is also the calibration interval, MPI) is the period of time during which the manufacturer guarantees the correct operation of the meter. After the expiration of the MPI, the meter must be subjected to a special procedure (verification), during which the ability of the device to calculate the consumption of electricity with an acceptable error is confirmed.

As for the service life, this is the service life of the meter, during which the manufacturer predicts that the meter will remain operational. Theoretically, if the meter successfully passes the verification, it can be used after the expiration of the service life. But in relation to old meters that do not meet the requirement for accuracy class, the legislation is quite obvious. The service life has ended, which means it's time to change.

Summary: meters with an accuracy class of 2.5 and higher after 2012 should be gradually replaced. And this should happen as the verification period expires (from 8 to 16 years), or the service life (about 30 years).

This is about the normative side of things.

Meter models for a private house

How to choose the right meter model?

What are the features of electricity consumption in a private house? As a rule, this is a large number of electrical appliances, systems dependent on electricity and large areas of premises. Taking into account these characteristics, we select the counter.

Induction (mechanical) electricity meter

The principle of operation is based on the action of current and voltage coils. The coils themselves are stationary, but the magnetic field generated by them sets the mechanical disk in motion.

The counting mechanism of the device takes into account the number of disk revolutions and the amplitude of the disk movement. The latter indicator is directly proportional to the power of the energy consumed during the estimated time.

Operating features.

• A definite plus in reliability, long service life: even a 50-year-old "long-liver" can quite regularly wind kilowatts.
• However, mechanical devices are not accurate and are not protected from unauthorized connections by third parties.
• They always work in a single tariff mode, which does not allow you to optimally adjust the energy consumption in the house.

Therefore, in recent years there has been a massive transition of consumers to electronic meters.

Example.

Two-tariff recorders account for energy at an expensive daily rate from 07.00 to 23.00, at cheaper night rates - from 23.01 to 06.59. This mode is beneficial for a home equipped with powerful appliances, when energy-intensive systems operate at night.

Electronic electricity meters

Advantages of electronic models of electricity meters

They are equipped with microcircuits that calculate electricity directly with the output of digital indicators on an electronic scoreboard.

Electronic recorders are represented by multifunctional devices capable of:

• store readings for a certain period in memory;
• transfer data in the automated mode of the "smart home" system;
• accurately calculate the consumption of electricity, taking into account the devices in the "sleep" mode;
• work at several tariffs in two and three-phase modes.

There are two types of power grids in the Russian Federation:

• single-phase with a rated voltage of 220 V;

• three-phase with a nominal value of 380 V.

The first type is the prerogative of household electrical networks of apartment buildings.It is for this voltage that home appliances are designed. The second type is designed for more powerful equipment of modern private households.

How is it more profitable to pay for electricity - according to the meter or according to the standards?

Often people are tormented by the question of how it is more profitable to pay for electricity - by the meter or indiscriminately, because each of us wants to avoid overpayments. If more people live in the room than prescribed, then it will be more profitable to pay according to the standard. If, on the contrary, more people are registered than they live, then, accordingly, payment at the rate will help save the budget.

To get more accurate information, you need to find out the tariffs of the region and use the calculator to calculate how much you have to pay. As practice shows, it is often more profitable to install a meter and pay for electricity according to its readings.

If it is real, as it happens in life. When the calibration interval for a particular meter expires (usually 16 years), it must either be calibrated or replaced. No one performs verification, since this, taking into account manipulations, is several times more expensive than putting in a new one.

Therefore, people leave everything as it is until they receive an order to replace the meter. Here you can change (how and when - will be in the prescription), or you can again not react and leave everything as it is. As a result, everything will turn out like mine - that we saved and paid about 500-600 rubles, that we do not save and pay according to the standard (1 person is registered) 550 rubles. It's all according to the law!

General procedure and requirements for replacement

Before you change the electric meter in the apartment, you must carefully study the sequence of actions that provide the desired effect.The order of preparation for this procedure in the general case looks like this:

First of all, the owner of the electricity meter is obliged to contact the local representative office of the Energosbyt service with an application for a replacement, in which its reason must be justified;

Additional Information. An application for the replacement of an electric meter is submitted simultaneously with the passport of the replaced device and must contain data on the type and brand of the new electronic device.

• At a predetermined time, he should be brought to the network company, where he must be programmed and issued a technical specification (permit) for installation by himself;
• Upon completion of the mandatory approvals, you can call an electrician at home (in order to replace the electric meter in the apartment) or do it yourself;
• When the installation is completed, the invited specialist must draw up a commissioning certificate and seal the new counting device.

The procedure for replacing an electric meter in an apartment is not regulated by any regulations. So, there are usually no complaints against any private or legal person who is not in a hurry to change the electricity meter.

In reality, the local services of "Energonadzor" have the right to apply certain measures of influence to violators (for some time, disconnect from the power supply, for example). At the same time, those who did not have time to change the meter in time will have to pay for electricity according to the indicators averaged for the whole house.

Rules for replacing an electric meter in a private house

Important! If the meter needs to be replaced, then the following list of measures must be taken:

• First of all, it is worth obtaining permission to replace the meter. To do this, you need to contact the company that supplies electricity.The application must include the exact address of the house where the appliance needs to be replaced. The reason why the replacement should be carried out is also indicated. After receiving the application, the company sends its specialist to inspect the device. Permission is given in writing. If the specialist made a negative decision, then the reasons for such a decision should be indicated;
• after obtaining permission, a counter is purchased. It is worth choosing a device in accordance with the recommendations that were given by the company supplying electricity;
• Next, the counter is set. The installation can be carried out by any person who has at least Level 3 Electrical Approval. Electricians recommend inviting a company specialist. After the meter is installed, an act must be issued to the person with the signature of the person who installed the meter, as well as the seal of the organization that removed the old device.

Please note that self-dismantling without following the above procedure is not allowed. Replacing the device in this case can be punished with penalties, according to which, from the day the seal on the old device was removed until the date the unauthorized dismantling of the meter was removed, the electricity consumption will be the product of the sum of the capacities of all appliances in the house and their hours of operation.

Replacing the device in this case can be punished with penalties, according to which, from the day the seal on the old device was removed until the date the unauthorized dismantling of the meter was removed, the electricity consumption will be the product of the sum of the capacities of all appliances in the house and their hours of operation.

After the device has been installed, it must be accepted for service, i.e. the notified body must determine that the device is working properly.

To do this, the owner will have to:

• apply to the authorized body;
• attach data about the old counter;
• submit technical documents on the new meter;
• submit a document that certifies the identity of the applicant;
• attach a document confirming the ownership of the residential property.

When the meter is accepted, the specialist will put a seal on it.

Terms of verification of electricity meters.

Design and commissioning

After a visual check of the performance of the electric meter, you can proceed to its design, for this you need:

1. Draw up another application to the company supplying electricity with a request to seal and subsequently put the meter into operation.
2. An authorized inspector on the appointed day must draw up an acceptance report, which indicates the type of device, as well as its serial number. Moreover, if the connection was carried out independently, his duties also include checking the correctness of the connection.
3. Record readings and place a seal on the cover of the electric meter.

Thus, it is still better that the replacement of the device is carried out by the specialists of the supplier's company themselves, who will not only bring and install their own electric meter, but also arrange the replacement and seal.

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Now you know how to replace an electric meter in an apartment and a private house. As you can see, it is not difficult in principle to change an electric meter, but it is impossible to do this without energy sales representatives.

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