Two-tariff electricity meter how to take readings

Any source of energy to ensure comfortable conditions in apartments and private houses requires a competent consumption. For this, all kinds of electric meters are installed so that payment for energy supply services is reasonable and within the framework of the estimated budget. Many people who have installed modern electricity meters have encountered difficulty in taking readings. In this article we will talk about what a two-tariff electricity meter is, how to take readings correctly from such an instrument.

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What is a counter and why is it needed?

What light meters to install? Cascade 1 mt how to take readings? An electric meter is a device that records energy consumed in a room. Since the cost of electricity increases every year, such a device, and even more so of a modern type, is very popular, and by law must be installed in every house.

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Advantages of modern meters

Two tariff counters how to look and read indications? Changing the old counter to a new one, many people begin to complain about the inconvenience of its use and incomprehensibility, knocking down their complaints about the intentions of their neighbors to save. This reaction is primary. After a detailed study of the mechanism, you understand how it works and all the advantages of the device are clarified, which translate into significant savings in the family budget.

Modern models are definitely better than old ones, because:

• Modern meters are able to record the daily and night electricity consumption rates.
• In addition to the main indicators, they display the time and date.
• Devices are able to remember the readings of electricity a month ago.
• Some models can automatically transmit indications to the electricity supplying organization.

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The principle of accounting for multi-tariff instruments

Multitariff meters keep records of electricity consumption for several indicators, because depending on the time of use, the cost of electrics is different:

• Cost at rush hour (T1). This is the morning hours from 7 to 10 and evening hours from 17 to 21. At this time, as a rule, many people gather for work or study and return home, so a large number of electrical appliances are involved.
• Payment during the half-peak period (T3). Such a tariff is valid in two time periods: from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. and from 21 to 23 p.m.
• The lowest cost is the night tariff (T2): from 23 hours to 7 in the morning.

Important! Indicators for all three periods are capable of fixing a three-rate counter.

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Two-rate counter

This device allows you to record electricity consumption at two rates:

• Separately per day (T1) - from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Separately per night (T2) - from 23 hours to 7 in the morning.

Using different tariffs for this time allows you to reduce the load on the network at peak times. For this, a preferential rate is set for night time, so it is most advantageous to use electrical appliances at this particular time of day.

Important! If you have the opportunity to carry out part of household chores at night or early in the morning, and most of the day you are at work, then using a two-tariff meter will significantly reduce the cost of paying for electricity.

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Two-tariff electricity meter - how to take readings?

It is very important to correctly record data from the device, otherwise - its acquisition will not justify itself. To take the counter, you need a piece of paper and a pen. So, we proceed directly to the most important.

Procedure:

1. In the first days of the month, it is necessary to fix the readings T1 and T2. To remove them, you need to press the "Enter" button, after which the desired combinations will alternately appear on the scoreboard.

Important! The button is pressed once, the data in turn with an interval of 30 seconds will be displayed on the screen.

2. Write down the data received on a piece of paper.

Important! You do not need to record the entire indicator. You can fix only those numbers that go before the comma and one after it. For example, if the number 654.321 is displayed, then you need to write 654.3.

3. If you need to view data on electricity consumption for the previous month, then press the "Enter" button and hold it for 2 seconds. The indicators T1 and T2 of the previous month will alternately appear on the scoreboard.

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Calculation of electricity consumption

If you already had a single rate meter, then you are already familiar with the basics of the process. The algorithm of actions with a two-tariff device will be almost the same.

Procedure:

1. From the data for the current period of indicator T1, the readings of the same parameter for the previous month are subtracted. The result will be equal to the consumption of kilowatts per month in the daytime.
2. Multiply the resulting number by the price of one kilowatt at the daily rate.
3. Similarly, calculate the consumption of kilowatts according to T2.
4. Multiply the resulting number by the cost of one kilowatt at the night rate.
5. Add up the cost of daily and night consumption - this will be the amount of payment for electricity per month.

Important! All data must be entered on the receipt in the appropriate columns. Check in detail all the numbers, because in case of an error, the organization that provides your housing with electricity can calculate according to average readings and the generally accepted tariff.

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Methods of transmitting readings

You can transfer testimony to the appropriate organization in several ways:

• Take the data to the organization yourself.
• Transmit via the Internet. You can fill out these fields in your account on the official website of the service company.

Important! There are two-tariff meters that can transfer indicators to the desired authority on their own. In this case, you do not need to write and calculate anything - for you everything will be carried out automatically.

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What you need to know?

• When planning to take readings from a two-rate counter, use a sheet and a pencil, because you can hardly keep a large number of digits in your memory, and the slightest mistake will lead to incorrect calculations.
• Check your energy meter regularly for physical damage.

Important! If you find defects in the form of a broken seal, erased numbers or a defective housing, contact the utility service immediately. Refrain from taking readings until the wizard consults.

• When installing the device, you should receive a passport with the specified date for checking the mechanism. When installing the device, the RES operator should explain how to maintain a two-tariff electricity meter, and how to take readings correctly.
• Do not try to fool a technique. Modern technology will certainly reveal the deception, and for the misconduct the offender will be punished with a fine.

Important! For damage to the counter mechanism through the fault of the owner of the apartment an administrative penalty is imposed.

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Modern energy meters have far surpassed the old models.They are largely able to save the family budget, as they keep records at double or even triple rates. Installation of such mechanisms will pay off very soon, so you should not hold on to old devices - it is better to replace them with new ones. If you think that it is difficult to take readings from such a device, then make a mistake. Following the simple steps in this article, you can easily calculate the cost of the electricity you consume.