Sealing a power meter: who should do it and why?

Due to the installation of the seal, the meter will be a mechanically complete device. Also it confirms its serviceability. The seal serves as protection from the illegal electricity supply of the supplier. It must be installed on each working instrument. In order for this work to be done correctly, it is necessary to know the rules for sealing energy meters.

Types of seals

There are 2 types of seals: from the manufacturer and from the supplier. The first confirms the functioning of the device and its integrity. The device is checked for compliance with specifications and accuracy. Checking the counter is confirmed by the documentation.

The second sealing of the electricity meter is carried out with commissioning by the energy sales authorities when the device is registered. The employee of the supervising organization performs this work before switching on the device. Without seals, they can not be used.

Features of the device selection

The meter is only to be filled after the purchase of the corresponding device. For home and industrial purposes, you can buy a device with an accuracy class of 2-1. The counter is necessarily entered in the register, and the seal is stamped and the date of verification.

During the purchase, the buyer is issued a product passport, where there is a date of manufacture, accuracy class, time of verification. You can use only those devices, since the release of which passed no more than 2 years, if the device is single-phase, and no more than 1 year, if it is three-phase. If more time has passed since the purchase, the counter is checked by a special institution. After the control is performed, an act is issued, and then a sealing is performed.

What should I do if I need a replacement?

If you need to replace the instrument, then you need:

• To apply to a sales company: this can be done using a phone call or by personal visit;
• When 3 days have passed, an invoice for payment has to be received;
• For 10 days the work on replacing the device must be carried out.

The wizard issues a document on the work done, checks the device for serviceability. After that, it should work without interruptions.

Legislative standards

Sealing of the electricity meter is performed free of charge by the executive authorities, if this is required for the first time. Subsequent work will be chargeable. This rule is regulated by the law on the sealing of electricity meters.

Sealing is carried out before signing the device acceptance. The cost of installation work is compensated by the service provider. The consumer pays for everything only if the device is damaged. Checking the counter is free.

Reasons for sealing

The meter is sealed for the following reasons:

• Primary installation;
• Replacement of the device due to damage.

The device is changed due to inconsistencies in the class of accuracy, long-term work, changing the tariff plan day / night. When the installation is to be performed free of charge, but the owner of the premises is charged, the following actions are required:

• You need to request the requisites for payment: the receipt contains information about the services and their price;
• It is necessary to familiarize with the price-list, and also to be convinced of presence of the signature and a seal of the chief;
• You can file a complaint about an illegal payment claim;
• Filed a lawsuit in court with documentation;
• It is necessary to file a request with the antimonopoly committee of the Russian Federation.

Reinstallation

If the device has already worked, but the seal is damaged, then the restoration will be paid. In each region and for all suppliers the prices are different. For example, the meter was installed in the corridor, and then the consumer wanted to put it in the apartment.

To do everything correctly, the landlord must notify the supplier of the work. Then the installation is carried out, after which the device will function properly.

Principles of replacement

If a power meter is to be sealed, the instruction will make it right. First you need to purchase a new device. It is desirable to install the trusted work of professionals who know how to seal the counter correctly. Usually the procedure is performed by masters from the communal service, but some masters do it themselves.

The device must not have deformed wires, burnt out contacts. If the device meets the safety requirements, the master performs installation and sealing.

Installation order

There is a common procedure for sealing the electricity meter. It is installed after the circuit breakers connected to the power line. In order for everything to be done correctly, the master must have 3-4 electrical safety groups.

If the working device is replaced, its readings should be recorded. At the end, the engineer checks the installation quality, fixes the serial number. Then a document is issued on the procedure.

If the seal is broken

Often there are damage to the seals. To fix this, you need to take a picture and inspect the subject. Be sure to report the problem to the supplier. For this purpose a statement is made in 2 copies, where the instrument readings are indicated.

One document must be assigned to the management company, and the other must be kept. Then an investigation commission is created, which determines the further actions.

Multi-tariff counters

The installation principles do not differ from the installation of standard devices. The difference lies in the need to program the device on a tariff plan, which for each region is different. The owner provides project documentation, without which exploitation is prohibited.

Replacement and sealing should be performed in 3 calculation periods. During this time, the fee is calculated as a daily average. In order to perform the recalculation, a counter is given to the subscriber department, where the error of the device is detected with the help of expertise.

Cost of services

Prices for the installation of devices are determined by the management organization. If you do not need to pay for the first procedure, then the subsequent work is paid.

The cost of secondary sealing is not more than 500 rubles. The fee is taken by a management company or an energy-saving organization depending on who performs the work.

Tips for using seals

The seal must be protected from damage. It is desirable that the device is placed in the flap. It is necessary to regularly check its integrity (at least once a month). In case of damage, you must immediately inform the management company.

Although the damage does not entail serious consequences, these situations are suspicious. Usually the defect is eliminated in a short time, after which you can again use the meter legally.