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What is a Smart Meter


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Summary: Smart meters have been installed all over the world creating a smart grid system with state of the art technology.


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The smart meter acts as a two-way communication device between your home and the electric power grid.

The smart meter system collects electric usage information from your home or business.

Home electric appliances and equipment are becoming integrated into the smart technology.

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The Smart Meter

Unlike the old watt hour meters that only added up electrical usage, the smart meter has the ability to record real time electrical usage of not only for the whole home, but specific amounts of electrical usage of individual electric appliances and equipment that have the smart technology.

The Smart Grid

The smart meters are connected to the smart grid through the electrical utility company service. The utility company has the ability to read the smart meter information which is then available to you by visiting your local utility provider's website.

The Smart Technology at Work

In the event of an overloaded condition on the electrical grid, the utility company has the ability to reduce the electrical consumption on the grid by remotely turning off predefined equipment automatically, thereby reducing the possibility of a brownout, or power failure.



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The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!

The Non-Contact Electrical Tester
This is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!

The Plug-In Outlet Tester
This is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
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The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter
My absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use to safely strip electrical wires.
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The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation.
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