Monthly electricity bills are often one of the largest shares in the total amount for utilities. And this is not surprising: household appliances, which are in the house a lot, lighting and computers, in addition, consume a lot of "light." Enterprises that are responsible for the uninterrupted supply of electricity, offer savings, installing instead of the usual two-rate electricity meter. Let's see how this meter works and whether it actually saves.
How does a two-tariff meter work?
The appearance of this type of meter is associated with the peculiarities of electricity consumption by the inhabitants. Electricity is offered to save electricity and own funds. It is known that there are peaks in the use of electricity in the private sector or in apartment buildings. This is the time when the number of electrical devices is maximized. Usually this morning is from seven to ten in the evening, when people wake up and get ready for work, and later the time when the residents appear in the houses again. Outside this time, the level of electricity consumption is reduced and becomes minimal.
A regular meter considers the expense at a single tariff, which does not change around the clock. But if you install a two-rate counter in your home, the situation will change, as the communal services responsible for supplying electricity say. Calculation of electricity by a two-rate meter is as follows. In the daytime, that is, in the daytime zone (from 7 am to 23 pm), consumption is considered at an increased tariff. But at night, the electricity that your TV, the refrigerator and the dishwasher "feed" are considered at reduced rates. If we talk about how many times the two-tariff meter is switched on at night, this is, of course, from 11 pm to 7 am. In this sense it is more advantageous, say, to include a washing machine for the night, and not for the day.
But is the two-tariff meter economically profitable? Before buying and installing, we recommend you find out the tariffs for electricity for your area. If, say, the difference between a one-part and a daily tariff is small, then the acquisition of such a counter is justified. In the event that the daily tariff rate is significantly higher than the one-time tariff, it is necessary to calculate the possible savings more carefully. The fact is that most devices consume electricity all the same in the daytime phase. In the night works mainly refrigerator, water heater. You can also install devices with programmable work (washing machine, dishwasher, bread maker, multivark).
It is economically advantageous to install such meters to establishments where the greatest expense falls on the night time - bars, restaurants, cafes. If production is also carried out at night, a two-phase meter will save a lot of money.
How to use a two-tariff meter?
After buying a two-rate counter, it is recommended to call a specialist to install it. The service organization must submit an application, not forgetting to show a passport for the device and a paid receipt for the last month. Please note that installing the counter - the service is paid, be prepared to pay it. When the meter is installed, it is sealed, you will be presented with an installation certificate. Adjustment of a two-tariff electricity meter according to the tariffs in your region is also set by locksmiths.
Since such a device is programmed, the readings from it are recorded, and then displayed without any problems on the computer screen.