Do you have an old electricity meter installed on site? Then it must be changed without fail to a more reliable and accurate model. If there is a desire to move the device to an apartment, then you need to pay attention to many aspects. In particular, the appearance of the device matters, because the installation is usually carried out in the hallway, in plain sight. If the meter is moved to the corridor of the apartment, this will simplify the procedure for taking readings and make it more convenient for the tenant. But how do you organize the transfer correctly, and what permissions do you need?
Approvals
First of all, it is advisable to coordinate such events without fail with the company that is responsible for in-house electric meters. It is necessary to draw up a statement in which all your wishes in this regard will be stated (preferably with justification). In this case, it is worth getting the go-ahead to dismantle the old and install a new meter, but already in the corridor of your own apartment.
Now that you have the permission in your hands, you can draw up an application asking for the transfer of the electric meter from the site to the apartment. It should also be mentioned that the controllers will have access to the meter in the future to verify the readings.
Transfer
The employees of the management office, for their part, must carry out all the necessary electrical work to transfer the equipment. In this case, the new device will be checked and sealed. It is mandatory to draw up an act of transfer in two copies. One remains with the owner of the apartment, and the other remains with the employees of the organization. Payment for all work must be made by the customer.
There are situations when the transfer of the counter is not possible. In the project of the house, such an opportunity must be taken into account without fail. If this is not the case, then you will have to spend money on making changes to the plan, and this is a very expensive process. Therefore, many people, when they find out the cost of services, simply refuse such an undertaking.
Do it yourself
If you wish to carry out all the activities on your own, then you must nevertheless take into account that unauthorized disconnection or connection of meters is strictly prohibited. This work must be done by an employee of the power supply company. That is, he must disconnect and connect the meter, and the rest of the work is done by you yourself.
The choice of the device must be carried out in such a way that it works normally at a voltage of 220 volts. In this case, the rated current of the meter must be at least 16 Amperes. Also, the metering device must have a seal with a stamp, which indicates that it has passed the check. You can also install a multi-tariff meter, which will save energy costs. But this is more relevant for production, and not for household consumers.
