A critical survey of American metering practice

The first part of the paper gives a general survey of the conditions at present existing in America in regard to metering, and describes some meter departments and their methods. The Regulations governing metering practice issued by some of the American State Commissions are then discussed, and comparisons are made with the Regulations issued by our Electricity Commissioners. As a standard of comparison, the New York State Commission Regulations are dealt with in some detail, and it is shown that they are more comprehensive than our own. Methods of testing and servicing are also described and brief notes are given on records and costs. The trend of metering developments, particularly with regard to standardized meters and outdoor metering, is dealt with, and the paper concludes with notes on subjects of general metering interest.