Thanks to today's tariffs for utilities, payments for them often occupy a significant part of the family budget. And the further, the larger this amount becomes. In some families try to reduce spending and not always successfully. In turn, utilities are also encouraged to save by installing a two-rate meter for electricity in the home. Let's see how this device works and whether it really solves the problem of reducing electricity bills.
What is a two-rate counter?
Manufacturers of dual-rate electricity meters promise savings of up to 50%. They proceed from the differentiation of the day into two zones - night and day. Generally, most of the electricity is consumed in the daytime, or rather in the morning, when people are going to work and turn on electrical appliances, and in the evening, after coming from work and educational institutions.
TV, kettle , microwave, dishwasher - all these appliances work almost always in the morning, in the afternoon or in the evening, and not at night when the owners are asleep. Excessive connection of electrical appliances leads to various malfunctions in the operation of power supply sources. Therefore, the energy sector is urged to unload the lines, launching some devices at night. It is to this stimulate two-rate counters.
In the daytime phase (from 7 am to 11 pm), they count each killovat at a normal price, and from 23 hours to 7 am - at a reduced rate. Thus, to consume electricity at night is beneficial. Theoretically, this is so. In practice it comes out in different ways. It depends on a few nuances. Firstly, before installing a two-tariff meter in the house, find out what tariffs are in effect in your region. If the difference between day and night phase is noticeable, you can think about replacing. Secondly, most of us work during the day, but sleep at night. Therefore, keep in mind that devices with a programming function can work at night. This is, first of all, washing machines, multivarques, dishwashers. If you use these devices often, then it makes sense to consume power by two tariffs.
Which two-tariff electricity meter should I choose?
The main criterion for choosing a two-rate counter is the availability of state certification. In its absence, the service company will refuse to install the device in your home. In this regard, we recommend that you contact the local energy sales company, where you will be offered a choice of suitable meters or indicate which models you can safely purchase. From domestic are allowed "Mercury-200", "SOE-55", "Energomera-CE-102" and others.
After buying a two-rate meter, you must again contact the power supply company to claim the need to reinstall the meter. There the reprogramming device is also reprogrammed. On the appointed day, a locksmith will arrive for you to install.
How to pay for light on a two-tariff meter?
Payment for electricity through a two-rate meter is based on the number
First, the display must go into manual mode. Then select the option "Enter", after which the display will show the data indicating how much you have consumed electricity. And you need to record the indicators for the day and night phase, then multiply by the appropriate tariffs separately.
The total amount to pay for the consumed electricity is added up by adding the numbers obtained.