Do I need to change the electric meter?
Good afternoon! Help me sort out the question: “Electric meter СО-505, manufactured in 2009, electricians came and say that it was necessary to change it two years ago to a new meter. I read the article where it is written that the service life of this counter is 32 years, the verification interval after 16 years. Who is right? Thank.
Hello! it is impossible to refer to the “article”, but the passport of the product where this information is indicated is very possible. Moreover, they most likely do not have the right to “replace” you with a claim. But to "believe" is quite. The article on our website also indicates this service life - https://our.electricianexp.com/en/xarakteristiki-elektroschetchika-so-505.html . However, try to find a passport and use it to defend your point of view.
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All verification is not legal; there is a resolution of the Moscow prosecutor’s office on this subject. This also applies to water meters and electricity meters. If they want to change the counter, let them change at their own expense. They do not have the right not to accept his testimony until he breaks down. You must change it if it does not spin (no longer consider flow). You are not obliged to check it, it is the prerogative of the organization that provides the services to you, if they doubt the reliability of the meter, let it be checked at least 20 times at their own expense, if they like that. You are not required to pay for this. And they know this very well, which is why they force you to replace the counter on their own.