elektrivõimymeetri

An elektrivõimymeeter, often referred to as an electricity meter or power meter, is a device that measures the amount of electrical energy consumed by a residence, business, or an electrically powered device. This measurement is crucial for billing purposes, allowing utility companies to charge customers accurately for their electricity usage. Elektrivõimymeetrid typically measure energy in kilowatt-hours (kWh).

There are several types of elektrivõimymeetrid. Older, mechanical meters use a spinning disc made of aluminum that rotates as electricity flows through it. The speed of the disc is proportional to the power being consumed, and a set of gears counts the rotations to display the total energy consumed. More modern, digital elektrivõimymeetrid use electronic components to measure and display the energy consumption. These digital meters are generally more accurate and can offer additional features such as remote reading capabilities, time-of-use metering, and the ability to track power factor. Smart meters are an advanced form of digital meter that can communicate usage data wirelessly to the utility company in near real-time, facilitating better grid management and enabling more dynamic pricing structures. The installation and maintenance of elektrivõimymeetrid are typically the responsibility of the electricity provider.