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7 best electricity meters according to customer reviews

Electricity is a valuable product that absolutely everyone needs. It has a cost, and in order to acquire the required number of “kilowatts”, you need to pay. How many? According to tariffs and indicators of counters. The latter are different - electronic and mechanical, single and three-phase. As well as multi- and single-tariff. The article will help you figure out which counter is the best in any particular case. Not only the term of its operation, but also the direct cost savings of each user depends on the correct choice of the device.

Which company's electricity meter to choose

Electric meters are installed for decades, and legally with sealing and issuance of documents. Therefore, you need to buy a high-quality device so that there is no unnecessary “headache” with it in the future.

You need to purchase the device from manufacturers of measuring electrical engineering, the reliability of whose products is beyond doubt:

1. Incotex

2. Energy meter

3. Taipit

Incotex is a well-known Russian company with 15 years of experience, which is part of a powerful diversified holding. It produces electric meters under the brand name "Mercury", which are ranked first in sales in the Russian Federation.

Energomera is the largest manufacturer of electricity meters on the Russian market. Registered as a legal entity in 2010.

Taipit (T-IP) is a company founded in 1999 in St. Petersburg. It belongs to the group of companies of the same name. Produces electric energy meters "NEVA" and other measuring devices.

The best single-phase electricity meters

One-rate OS

Neva 103 1SO is a certified model with a 7-digit mechanical reading device. It is characterized by: voltage 220/230 V, current strength 5/60 A, operating temperature range from -40 to +60 °C, accuracy class 1.0, 16-year interval between verifications. Available with backstop, shunt, LED indicator, screw terminals. Mounting of the gray plastic housing of the device is carried out using a DIN rail. Thanks to the sturdy, easy-to-use latches, installation is quick and easy.

Advantages:

  • non-separable housing, strong mounting latch;
  • modest dimensions, light weight, readable numbers;
  • reliability of the design, accuracy of readings, ease of installation, quality of the wire connection;
  • low price, real service life - about 30 years.

Flaw:

  • blinks with clicks do not match, which misleads users.

The device is appreciated by both consumers and professionals. It has an excellent ratio of cost, quality and efficiency. The only thing is that sometimes users are confused by the indication and click modes.

Single rate LCD

Mercury 201.8 is a modern model with a 7-digit LCD screen. Differs in characteristics with increased operational capabilities: when measuring active energy, the accuracy class is 1.0; voltage fluctuates within 220÷230 V; current strength from nominal to maximum - 5 ÷ 80 A; operating temperature is in the range from -45 to +75 °С; maximum humidity - 90%. Features include: modular housing, screw terminals, current measuring transducer. Mounted on the "seat" using a practical DIN rail. For convenience of reading of indicators the LED illumination is provided.

Advantages:

  • the presence of a shunt and a latch-latch;
  • minimum weight, compactness, ease of installation;
  • margin of safety, high accuracy class, democratic cost;
  • term: operation - 30 years, between revisions - 16 years.

Flaw:

  • telemetry issues.

The device is relatively new, so its popularity is only growing. In essence, the model is an improved version of several predecessors.

Multi-tariff LCD economical

Energy meter CE102M S7 145-JV is a universal model with increased resistance to mechanical, climatic and electromagnetic influences. Main characteristics: voltage and current strength - 230/220 V and 5/60 A; operating temperature - from -45 to +70 °С; boundary humidity - 98%; the maximum number of tariffs is 4; accuracy classification - 1. Among the options and capabilities: communication interface, non-volatile memory, display of readings with a de-energized network, the presence of a shunt, indication of information for the day and month. The control is carried out by buttons, the 7-digit LCD monitor is illuminated by LEDs, verification is carried out after 16 years.

Advantages:

  • multifunctional liquid crystal screen;
  • the ability to remove information without the presence of voltage;
  • protection of memory from attempts to make changes;
  • compactness, significant savings, ease of use, ease of reprogramming, nice design;
  • high durability of 16 years.

Flaw:

  • sometimes the assembly "lame".

The device fully meets the expectations - primarily for houses with a significant number of electrical outlets.

Multi-tariff LCD self-sustaining

Mercury 200.02 is a commercial model designed for flexible metering of electrical energy. Specifications include: base voltage 220(230) V, current strength 5(60) A, temperature range from -40 to +55 °C, CAN digital keypad. In addition: the load is controlled by RCD; the current sensor takes into account the constant through the shunt; error class is 1.0; fastening is carried out using a DIN panel. The counter can work both together with ASKUE and independently. Accounting is kept for a maximum of 4 tariffs - all operating parameters are displayed on the screen. With the help of electronics and a database, complete information regarding the energy consumed during the last 11 months is available.

Advantages:

  • available information about switching rates;
  • individual schedule taking into account seasonal transitions "winter / summer";
  • load regulation and control of consumed electricity;
  • profitability, fast self-sufficiency, ease of operation;
  • non-volatile memory, stylish design;
  • term in years: guarantee - 3, inter-verification period 16, service - 30.

Flaws:

  • display without backlight;
  • high price.

According to users, the device is very beneficial in terms of savings. Of course, if you correctly distribute a significant daily load on the network.

The best three-phase electricity meters

One-rate OS

Mercury 231 AM-01 is a commercial model for metering dynamic electricity in the 1st direction - the reading is carried out by a mechanical device in a 3 or 4-section AC network. It functions both independently and in the ASKUE system. Characterized by: error class 1.0, voltage 3*230/400 V, current 5(60) A, temperature fluctuation from -40 to +55 °C, time period between verifications 10 years. Regardless of the phasing, the drum rotates only in the direction of increase. Ease of reading indicators is provided by the LED indicator. Energy accounting is carried out only in 1-tariff mode. Fastening is carried out using a DIN rail.

Advantages:

  • compliance with all necessary standards;
  • ease of installation and ease of use;
  • small dimensions, relatively small weight, accuracy, reliability;
  • warranty period - 26 months.

Flaw:

  • a relatively short period for verification.

A good device that clearly does its job - according to the instructions. There are no failures - there are no significant complaints from users.

Single rate LCD

Energy meter CE300 R31 043-J - model with a liquid crystal screen with an accuracy class of 0.5s; 1.0. It is intended for measurement of the consumed electric power in 3- or 4-channel alternating current threads in the 1st or 2nd directions. The connection can be made either directly or via a transformer. Characteristics: voltage - 3 * 230/400 V (3 * 57.7 / 100 V); operating temperature - from -40 to +60 °С; extreme current values ​​- 5 / 10 ÷ 60 / 100 A. The meter is distinguished by the following features: a light indicator of operation, high sensitivity to loads, protection against prohibited manipulations with electricity, minimum power consumption for its own provision. For installation on the "seat" a DIN rail is provided.

Advantages:

  • high resistance to electromagnetic, atmospheric and physical influences;
  • accounting can be conducted both in one and in two directions;
  • use in the operating mode of the optical interface;
  • reliability, convenience and ease of use;
  • warranty, calibration and general periods are 4, 16, and 30 years, respectively.

Flaw:

  • expensive.

Most users positively evaluated the device - if it is properly installed and the instructions are followed during operation, it will last a long time.

Multi-tariff LCD

Mercury 231 AT-01 is a universal model for commercial purposes, the purpose of which is to account for active electricity in the 1st direction. The indicators are taken from the AC network, consisting of 3 or 4 wires. Performance characteristics: accuracy deviations during the measurement process - 1.0; nominal voltage - 3 * 230/400 V; possible current surge - from 5 to 60 A; permissible temperature fluctuations - from -40 to +55 °С. There is a number of tariffs - from 2 to 4, seasons - 12. There are two protections in the device: 2-level protection against access to information and memory against distortion of metrology coefficients. A convenient DIN rail is included in the installation kit. According to the passport, verification should be carried out every 10 years.

Advantages:

  • 16 daily zones; 2 modes of operation - stand-alone or in combination with AIIS;
  • the indicator is displayed on the LCD and all information that has accumulated over the past 11 months is transmitted via IrDA communication;
  • the presence of protection against theft of energy, the presence of a log of the sequence of events;
  • load adjustment through RCD, automatic self-diagnosis, electronic seal;
  • reliability, aesthetic appearance, adequate price.

Flaw:

  • only active energy is measured.

This device does not read reactive energy, but is the 1st best in its class. Differs in comparative simplicity and a possibility of direct connection.

Which electricity meter to buy

Electricity meters are divided among themselves according to several criteria. According to their design features, they are induction and electronic. The first ones were invented a long time ago - they are equipped with a rotating disk, they do not differ in high accuracy and until recently they were installed in apartments or on floor areas. The latter are used with the advent of the 21st century, they work without moving parts, have a liquid crystal screen, compared to induction models, they “mistake” less in measurements - it is for these reasons that they quickly force obsolete mechanical devices out of the market.

In addition, meters are single-phase (220 V), which are mounted in apartments, and three-phase (380 V), provided for houses equipped with boilers, boilers, electric motors. For expedient distribution of energy by hours of the day (to avoid peak overloads) and saving money for users, modern models are made multi-tariff.

Based on the information provided, good suggestions would be:

1. Neva 103 1SO - for an ordinary city apartment;

2. Mercury 200.02 - for large municipal apartments;

3. Energy meter CE300 R31 043-J - for a low country cottage.

4. For a well-equipped country house, the best option is Mercury 231 AT-01. It must be remembered that this device is multi-tariff. Therefore, it is possible to effectively plan energy consumption for days and months.

Updated: 16 May 2017

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