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Reading and Interpreting Electric and Water Meter Readings

This document provides guidance on reading and interpreting electric and water meter readings, detailing the processes for both dial-type and digital meters. It includes steps for calculating consumption by subtracting previous readings from current ones and offers a structured approach to solving routine and non-routine problems. Key takeaways emphasize understanding meter types, accurate reading, and applying problem-solving strategies.

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Reading and Interpreting Electric and Water Meter Readings

This document provides guidance on reading and interpreting electric and water meter readings, detailing the processes for both dial-type and digital meters. It includes steps for calculating consumption by subtracting previous readings from current ones and offers a structured approach to solving routine and non-routine problems. Key takeaways emphasize understanding meter types, accurate reading, and applying problem-solving strategies.

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Reading and Interpreting

Electric and Water Meter


Readings
This presentation will guide you through the process of reading
and interpreting electric and water meter readings, and how to
solve problems involving consumption.

by El Unido ES (Region XI - Davao del Norte)


Understanding Electric Meters
Dial Type Digital Type

Most commonly used electric meter with five dials. Displays kilowatt-hour readings using digital numbers.
Reading Dial-Type Electric
Meters

1 Read Right to Left 2 Record Lower Value


Start with the rightmost If the pointer is
dial (Dial E) and move between two numbers,
towards the left. record the lower
number.

3 Check Adjacent Dial


If the pointer appears to be on a number, check the dial
to the right.
Understanding Water Meters
Dial Type Location

Measures water volume in cubic meters (m3). Usually found near the curb or sidewalk at the front
of a property.
Reading Dial-Type Water
Meters

1 Read Right to Left 2 Record Lower Value


Start with the rightmost If the pointer is
dial and move towards between two numbers,
the left. record the lower
number.

3 Check Adjacent Dial


If the pointer appears to be on a number, check the dial
to the right.
Calculating Consumption
To calculate electric or water consumption, subtract the
previous reading from the present reading.
Solving Routine Problems
Identify What's Asked Identify Given Facts Plan the Solution
Determine the specific List the known values and Decide on the operations
information required in the information provided. needed to solve the problem.
problem.
Solving Non-Routine
Problems
Understand the Problem
Read the problem carefully and identify the key information.

Develop a Strategy
Think about different approaches to solve the problem.

Execute the Strategy


Apply the chosen strategy and perform the
necessary calculations.
Key Takeaways
Reading Meters Calculating
Consumption
Understand the different
types of meters and how Learn how to calculate
to read them accurately. electric and water
consumption using
meter readings.

Problem-Solving
Apply the Four-Step Plan to solve routine and non-routine
problems.
Next Steps
Practice reading and interpreting electric and water meter
readings. Solve various problems involving consumption to
improve your skills.

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