Thanks to the installation of the seal, the meter will be a mechanically complete device. This also confirms its serviceability. The seal serves as protection against the illegal selection of electricity from the supplier. It must be installed on every working device. For this work to be done correctly, you need to know the rules for sealing electricity meters.
Types of fillings
There are 2 types of seals: from the manufacturer and from the supplier. Thanks to the first, the functioning of the device and its integrity are confirmed. The device is checked for compliance with specifications and accuracy. Checking the counter is confirmed by documentation.
The second seal of the electricity meter is carried out with the commissioning by the energy sales authorities when the device is registered. The employee of the controlling organization performs this work before turning on the device. You cannot use them without seals.
Features of the choice of device
The energy meter is sealed only after purchasing the appropriate device. For home and industrial purposes, you can buy a device with a accuracy class of 2-1. The counter must be entered in the register, and the seal and date of verification are put on the seal.
At the time of purchase, the buyer is issued a passport of the product, where there is a manufacturing date, accuracy class, and time of verification. You can use only those devices from which no more than 2 years have passed if the device is single-phase, and not 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 completed, an act is issued, and then a seal is performed.
What to do if replacement is necessary?
If you want to replace the device, then you need to:
- apply to the sales company: this can be done by calling or by visiting in person;
- when 3 days have passed, a payment invoice should be received;
- within 10 days, work on the replacement of the device must be completed.
The wizard issues a document on the work done, checks the health of the device. After that, it should work without interruption.
Legislation
The filling of the electricity meter is free of charge by the executive authorities, if this is required for the first time. Subsequent work will be paid. This rule governs the law on the sealing of electricity meters.
Sealing is carried out before signing the acceptance of the device into operation. Installation costs are offset by the service provider. The consumer pays for everything only if the device is damaged. Checking the counter is free.
Reasons for filling
The electricity meter is sealed for the following reasons:
- primary installation;
- instrument replacement due to damage.
The device is changed due to a mismatch of the accuracy class, prolonged operation, a change in the tariff plan day / night. When installation should be free, but the landlord is charged, the following actions are required:
- you need to require the details for payment: the receipt contains information about the services and their price;
- it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the price list, as well as make sure that you have the signature and seal of the head;
- You can file a complaint about an unlawful request for a fee;
- filed a lawsuit with the documentation;
- you need to submit a request to the antimonopoly committee of the Russian Federation.
Reinstall
If the device has already worked, but the seal is damaged, then restoration will be paid. In each region and all suppliers 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.
Replacement Principles
If you need to seal the electricity meter, the instruction will allow you to do everything right. First you need to purchase a new device. It is advisable to trust the installation work to professionals who know how to seal the meter correctly. Usually, the procedure is performed by the craftsmen from the public service, but some owners do it themselves.
The device should not have deformed wires, burnt out contacts. If the device meets the safety requirements, the wizard performs installation and sealing.
Installation procedure
There is a generally accepted procedure for sealing an electricity meter. It is installed after circuit breakers connected to the power line. For everything to be done correctly, the master must have a 3-4 electrical safety group.
If a working device is being replaced, its readings must be recorded. In the end, the engineer checks the quality of installation, fixes the serial number. Then a document is issued on the procedure.
If the seal is broken
Damage to fillings is often observed. To fix this, you must take a picture and examine the subject. Be sure to report the problem to the supplier. For this, a statement is made in 2 copies, where the instrument readings are indicated.
One document must be taken to the management company, and the other should be left to itself. Then an investigation commission is created, which determines further actions.
Multi-tariff meters
The installation principles do not differ from the installation of standard devices. The difference lies in the need to program the device for a tariff plan that is different for each region. The owner provides design documentation, without which operation is prohibited.
Replacement and sealing must be performed in 3 billing periods. During this time, the fee is charged as an average daily. To perform the recalculation, a counter is given to the subscriber department, where, with the help of the examination, the error of the device is revealed.
Service cost
Prices for the installation of devices are determined by the management organization. If you do not need to pay money for the first procedure, then subsequent work is paid.
The cost of secondary filling is not more than 500 rubles. The fee is taken by the management company or an energy-saving organization, depending on who performs the work.
Seal Maintenance Tips
The seal must be protected from damage. It is advisable that the device be placed on the shield. It is necessary to regularly check its integrity (at least once a month). In case of damage, immediately inform the management company.
Although damage does not entail serious consequences, such situations are suspicious. Usually, the defect is eliminated in a short time, after which you can again use the meter legally.