brentspeak
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Fri Jul-20-07 07:29 PM
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Any electricians here? How can I make sure my electric meter is working properly? |
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Edited on Fri Jul-20-07 07:31 PM by brentspeak
I've noticed that my electric meter, which slows down to a crawl after I turn off all appliances, will nevertheless perform brief fast rotations every 8 or 10 second intervals.
Ten seconds of 'crawl'. Two seconds of fast rotation. Eight seconds of crawl. Two seconds of fast rotation. Etc., etc., etc.
I want to be reassured my electric company isn't pulling a fast one on me.
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two gun sid
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Fri Jul-20-07 07:37 PM
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1. Unless you have some piece of equipment that is cycling on... |
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Edited on Fri Jul-20-07 07:38 PM by two gun sid
every 8-10 seconds have the utility company come out to look at your meter.
You could also try turning all your breakers off then, turn them back on one at a time and watch your meter and see what circuit is causing your problem.
Do you have and know how to use a clamp-on ammeter?
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Fri Jul-20-07 07:41 PM
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2. No, this is the first I've of a clamp-on ammeter. |
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Edited on Fri Jul-20-07 07:41 PM by brentspeak
I've got a couple of "teach yourself electricity" books lying around. Maybe they have info on how to use one.
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Fri Jul-20-07 07:45 PM
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3. I would try turning off your circuit breakers first... |
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see if the meter is still acting crazy. Meters can go bad just not very likely IMHO.
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Fri Jul-20-07 07:46 PM
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4. I'll try it out. Thanks for the advice. |
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Sat Jul-21-07 12:22 AM
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Step 1: Rent a 250-amp TIG welder for a month.
Step 2: Turn it up all the way and weld ten hours a day for the whole month.
Step 3: Open your electric bill. If they want $2500, your meter works fine.
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