Screw adjusting the rotation speed of the disk so that it corresponds to high consumption, such as in large appliances requiring a great deal of electricity.
dial
disk
Aluminum plate that turns as the current flows through the meter; the number of times it rotates is proportional to the amount of electricity consumed.
consumer number
light-load adjustment screw
Screw allowing the rotation speed of the disk to be adjusted so that it corresponds to light consumption, such as from a lamp, toaster or ceiling fan.
nameplate
Plate bearing the various features of an electric meter.
register
Metering system measuring a dwelling’s electricity consumption expressed in kilowatt hours (kWh).
