

Photo: a free-standing electric meter and base panel outdoors in Port Angeles WA, USA. Visual inspection of the electric meter and use of digital multimeters(DMMs), Volt-ohm meters (VOMs), neon testers, and electrical inspection safety are discussed here along with tips on how to read an electric meter and how to read a smart meter or digital electric meter. We also provide an ARTICLE INDEX for this topic, or you can try the page top or bottom SEARCH BOX as a quick way to find information you need. We also discuss electrical arc burns at the meter base and we include case reports of electric meter base overheat and arcing damage, failures, and repairs. We describe types of electric meters, meter inspection points, and how to read an electric meter. Service entry cables, electric meter and meter base, electrical service panel, main switch, & other details. This article discusses the visual inspection of electrical meters & meter bases & explains how to estimate the electrical service size, (or "electrical power" or "service amps") at a building by visual examination of the We have no relationship with advertisers, products, or services discussed at this website. InspectAPedia tolerates no conflicts of interest.
