Sensus Watthour meters
Not sure where to post this. I found a broken carton containing four Sensus Watthour meters on the road in front of my farm. They appear to be the type of meters that would belong to a utility company and install on the outside of a building. I have four of them, two of which appear to be in perfect condition, the other two damaged. They are marked Benton Utilities, but I have called every Benton Utilities on the net with no luck. Take that back - there is a "Benton Utilities" that offers nationwide service but has no contact information.
They are marked CL200 240V 3W 1Kh FM2S 60Hz. iCon MXU Model 530-E
Is this type meter something of value to the solar community? If so, how to get them to someone that can use them? I sure don't need them, but hate to just trash them. Thanks
They are marked CL200 240V 3W 1Kh FM2S 60Hz. iCon MXU Model 530-E
Is this type meter something of value to the solar community? If so, how to get them to someone that can use them? I sure don't need them, but hate to just trash them. Thanks
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If you're looking for a bit more information for them, http://www.ic.gc.ca/pics/lm/electric/ae/1145r5.pdf is a document from Sensus to "Measurement Canada" for approval.
They seem to be the basic power meter, and I know some have used a meter to check on how much energy their water heater used. You'd have to purchase and wire it for a meter box, but then you'd have that information. I think this meter also has wireless communication, but I don't know how an average person could use it.
Thanks sub3 (that's FAST!). The document link you provided includes pictures and other information that I won't have to provide, if anyone is interested in the meters. Bill