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Utility Meters

About Utility Meters

Utility meters are used to monitor the consumption of water, gas or electricity by businesses or residences. They differ in terms of measurement technology and user interface. Utility meters with a standard register have a graduated dial and visible gears or wheels. They are driven by a magnetic coupling between a magnet in the measuring chamber and a magnet at the bottom of the register. Many registers include a leak detector, a small disk or hand that is geared closely to the rotational speed of the drive magnet. Utility meters with digital readouts are also available.

Electric meters are utility meters that measure the amount of electricity supplied to a building, factory, or facility. There are several basic types of products: usage meters, demand meters, and variable rate meters. Usage meters use electromechanical induction to count the revolutions of a metallic disc which rotates at a speed proportional to the amount of energy used. Electricity usage is measured in watts (W) , kilowatts (kW), joules (J), or mega-joules (MJ). Demand meters measure the temperature of a conductor to identify average and maximum demand. These devices have an analog front panel with a pointer, usually a needle, which moves a marker. After a demand meter is read, an operator resets its value with a magnet. Variable rate utility meters or multiple tariff meters allow utilities to charge customers different rates (tariffs) at different times of day. Time-of-use (TOU) meters have a time switch, multiple registers, and two rates: on-peak and off-peak.

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