Electrical Consumption Meter

rolyberkin · Feb 15, 2018

I have a job which has within it's specification a consumption meter, has anyone fitted one of late and have any recommendations? It is going on a supply for external lighting to reimburse someone for electricity used.

Richard Burns · Feb 16, 2018

If it is to be used for billing it must be MID approved or the customer can refuse to pay.
You are not going to need high current or ct connected meter but will the customer need any functionality beyond a physical reading, if not then any cheap low current mid meter will do.

GBDamo · Feb 16, 2018

rolyberkin said:
I have a job which has within it's specification a consumption meter, has anyone fitted one of late and have any recommendations? It is going on a supply for external lighting to reimburse someone for electricity used.

Used to fit many,

100A Single Phase Check Meter | ElectricalDirect - https://www.electricaldirect.co.uk/product/100a-single-phase-check-meter-436268?vat=1&shopping=true&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=244074453065&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3omHkbGq2QIVEt0bCh2ZwwVCEAkYASABEgKz0vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Be aware the terminals on pretty much all meters are designed for tails therefore in order keep it safe drill out a double plastic back box to suit meter terminal layout, mount meter above and make earth connection it the back box.

Position in easiest position, either at the CU/DB or closer the accessory, really doesn't matter.

The meters in the link above are not new, they are zeroed, so may be a bit grubby but usually clean up ok with baby wipes.

hope this helps.

HandySparks · Feb 22, 2018

GBDamo said:
Be aware the terminals on pretty much all meters are designed for tails therefore in order keep it safe drill out a double plastic back box to suit meter terminal layout, mount meter above and make earth connection it the back box.

Like this. Installed for a fridge in a garage on the communal supply for garage door openers.