How to change the electric meter

Self-replacement of the metering device without the consent of the company, which supplies electricity, is strictly prohibited. The old meter cannot be removed without of the document authorizing the installation of a new device. Buy a new meter you can own, but it needs to be registered in the public register as a device that has been certified and received permission to use for metering in the Russian Federation.

Instruction

1. Find and buy a meter that meets your needs. You can set the devices with a single tariff, dual tariff and multi-tariff, as long as the device was listed in the state regardless of its model.
2. Write a statement to the organization with which you have a contract for the supply of electricity. You will be given a permit to replace the old instrument to the new counter.
3. Better if you agree with the specialists from the company and you will install a new meter on all the rules and requirements and must be sealed immediately and will make the act on commissioning of a new device with permission to use it.
4. If you want to install the counter, it may be subject to all rules of the installation. The device should be mounted on a special stand, to be on the available height and in an accessible location to verify the power company at any time.
5. After installation of the meter invite a representative from the power company supplying electricity to verify proper installation and connection, and to seal the counter. A company representative will make the act of putting the unit into operation with the permission to start to use it.
6. If previously you stood single-rate meter, and you have installed dual-tariff or multi-tariff, the subscriber Department of power supply renew the contract on the electricity bill at other rates. The contract reserve from the representative of the housing Department.