Consumers must pay electric bills every month. For this purpose, counters are installed from which the corresponding readings are taken. The article will focus on mechanical, multi-tariff and electronic devices. We learn their features, as well as how to take readings of the Mercury 200 electricity meter.
Old models
If an induction meter is installed, which has a spinning disk on the front panel, it is very easy to find out the readings. You should write them on a separate sheet of paper on a certain day of the month, and then subtract the number available in the past month. As a result, monthly electricity consumption will be generated. But this is not all the necessary procedure.
Before taking readings of the Mercury 200 electricity meter, you need to know that the last digit before the decimal point is not taken into account. Usually it stands out in a red frame. The further process depends on how the payment is made to the account of the service company. In one case, data can be transferred to the organization, and in the other case, the calculation is done independently, on the basis of which payment is made. In the second case, the obtained value must be multiplied by the current tariff.
New models
On modern electronic energy meters "Mercury 200" rotating discs are absent. Instead, electronic displays are used, on which, in addition to the general indication of kilowatt hours, the period of operation, the accounting of the flow depending on the time of day and other data are displayed. Due to this, the process of taking readings of electricity meters "Mercury 200" is faster and easier.
Installation
Replacement or installation of an electric meter is carried out by an employee of a service organization, after which an act is issued to the owner. It confirms the fact that the procedure was carried out taking into account all applicable rules. When taking data, not only digits after the decimal point, but also zeros located up to 1 significant number are not taken into account. If usually the calculation is based on the data of the previous month, then in the first month they are guided by the numbers available in the act.
Zeroing
Sometimes counters can be automatically reset. In this case, a special method is used for how to take readings of an electricity meter (“Mercury 200”, including). It is necessary to rewrite all zeros, and put “1” at the beginning. But here, the readings after the decimal point are not taken into account. For example, if the value “0001.7 kW” is displayed on the counter, then you need to rewrite it as “100001”. The readings of the previous month are subtracted from this value, after which the result is multiplied by the current tariff, as in the usual calculation. This method applies only one month. Next time, the readings of the Mercury 200 electricity meter are taken without a unit and are read accordingly.
Reading from electronic models
These models are equipped with electronic displays. On it, indicators change, as a rule, several times per minute. If accounting is carried out by zones, then the data is displayed for each of them in turn.
How to take readings of the electricity meter "Mercury 200" with the tariff "day-night"? The procedure is carried out in one of two ways:
- Wait until the information is displayed on the scoreboard.
- Press the “Enter” button. Sometimes this will need to be done several times. Numbers are marked as follows: T1, T2, T3, T4, Total.
The received information is entered into the receipt and carried out the calculation based on the scheme indicated earlier, or transmitted to the service organization.
Options for the Mercury 200 models
Mercury devices may provide for one or several rates at once. In the first case, they are marked 200.00, and in the second - 200.01, 200.02 or 200.03. In addition, there are models with a control panel and different zones. Regardless of which modification is purchased, the way how to look at the readings of the Mercury 200 electricity meter remains the same. The difference can only be how many times you need to press the "Enter" button.
The information on the display is displayed in the following order:
- Period.
- Date.
- Tariffs by zones.
First, the indicator on the Mercury 200.02 electricity meter appears in the normal zone. After this, after a few seconds, you can see the date, month and year. Then other tariffs are displayed. At the top left you can see the markings. Tariffs replace each other in turn. The number is overwritten, as indicated above, without taking into account the figures after the decimal point.
Depending on the settings, the readings change over a period of time lasting from 5 to 10 seconds. This is enough to fix the corresponding data on paper. But even if the consumer did not have time to do this, to obtain data in manual mode, you can use the "Enter" button on the Mercury 200 electricity meter. Instructions for the device can also help to understand emerging issues.
Mercury 230
This counter belongs to the class of three-phase devices. For calculation, several tariffs are used. The accounting information for each of them appears on the display. Four digits are displayed on this unit. If two of them are marked T1 or T2, this means that the device operates according to the multi-tariff scheme.
Zoning has the following meanings:
- T2 stands for night time.
- T1 speaks of rush hours.
- T3 is used to display the half-peak zone.
Therefore, before you take the readings of the electricity meter "Mercury 200" ("day-night"), you need to consider:
- Tariff instructions by zone.
- Numbers indicating the consumed electrical energy.
- Phase
Both two-tariff electricity meters "Mercury 200" and three-phase devices differ in the following feature. To get the correct indicators, you need to know the previous values for each of them. After that, the difference is considered for all three indicators, and the final payment amount is obtained by adding three numbers.
Self-reporting
In addition to writing off the readings of the Mercury 200 electricity meter, property owners often wonder how they should be transferred. Currently, the procedure is carried out by users on their own. Previously, the responsibility was assigned to employees of the energy sales. Each month they went around the apartments, taking the readings of the meters, and also checking them. After that, the owners received payment receipts.
The new order entered into force in 2012. In accordance with it, employees go around apartments once a quarter, and not every month. Therefore, owners should transfer the data themselves. In addition to taking information by employees, twice a year, meters are checked for the accuracy of incoming information from consumers.
When to submit information?
Individuals must transmit data before the 26th day of the month. To avoid confusion, it is better to do it on the same day of the month. Payment is due by the 15th day of the next month.
If the consumer could not meet the deadlines for one reason or another, then payment is charged according to the testimony of recent months. If a citizen did not transmit information for more than six months, then the current standards are taken as a basis.
For the convenience of users, information on energy sales can be submitted in various ways, namely by means of a telephone call or via the Internet in your personal account.
Where to transfer information and pay?
There are different ways to submit meter readings. These include the following:
- Special box for taking readings. For this purpose, the payer should visit the office of the energy supplying organization and fill out the corresponding line of evidence.
- The Internet. Consumers can register on the official virtual resource of the energy supplying organization, and gain access to enter their personal account. After that, you should log in, go to the desired section and indicate the current digital values.
- Contact center of the energy supply organization. Operators will be able to receive a call from 8.30 to 20.00. In addition to communication with operators, information can be transferred automatically. To do this, follow the instructions of the answering machine. However, transmitting information in this way is only possible if the phone has a tone mode.
Payment is due:
- At the post office of Russia.
- At the cash desk of Sberbank or another other bank.
- Through online banking in your account, if the payer is a client of the bank and he has an account open.
- Through an electronic wallet of other services on the Internet.
- Directly in the management company.
Imaginary Savings
Individual consumers approach the issue of paying for electricity services “creatively” and try to save. For this purpose, neodymium magnets are used, due to which the counter stops. To stop such violations, controlling authorities establish seals with an antimagnetic property. They resemble a sticker, but they have a complex device. In the seal is a sensor that detects changes in magnets. If the existing threshold is crossed, then it is triggered. When the time comes for verification, the representative of the energy supplying organization learns about the presence or absence of interference by type of antimagnetic seal.
The sensor is a small capsule with a special substance inside. It responds to the presence of a magnetic field. If such an intervention occurs, then the contents of the capsule spreads, after which a return to the original appearance is not possible. Thus, the result of attempts to stop the device will be a capsule stained with the appropriate substance. The same thing happens when you try to tear it. Even after peeling off the film, the printed label cannot be removed.
Sealing meter
When you need to change the meter or repair it, sealing is carried out. The owner must pay for the maintenance of the device. As a rule, the price is included in the relevant work. However, if the sealing is repeated, then additionally you need to pay from 100 to 500 rubles.
If, after establishing the primary seal, employees are forced to pay extra for this procedure, it is illegal. There are several ways to deal with the situation. For example, you should request a receipt indicating the reason for payment, pay, but then file a claim with the supervisory authority about the illegal collection of fees. You can also file an application with the federal service, which is engaged in antitrust activities or, at worst, with a lawsuit.
Is there a penalty for breaking a seal?
If it turns out that the corresponding seal has been broken, you should immediately contact the energy sales company and report what happened. With intentional action, a fine may be charged. It is calculated based on the maximum energy consumption available to the owner for the time until verification has been carried out.
In addition, the company supplying electric energy, every month, reads the readings of all devices and compares them with the results of devices in substations. If a difference is established, an investigation is underway to identify the person involved in the abduction. Therefore, you should not experiment with counters, otherwise the apparent savings can result in large expenses for the payment of a fine.
Conclusion
The article talked about how to calculate the readings of the electricity meter "Mercury 200". Apparently, this is a simple matter. It is advisable to take and transmit data on the same day of the month. Then there will be no conflict with the electricity supplier.