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Introduction |
| iFixit has always been environmentally conscious; we strive to conserve our natural resources. | | The electricity meter is one device that no household connected to the grid can escape, but the technology utilized by analog meters, (the most common type,) dates to the late 19th century. Engineers have finally utilized solid state electronics to send consumption readings wirelessly, eliminating human error altogether. The [link|http://www.goodtimessantacruz.com/santa-cruz-news/santa-cruz-environmental-news/1571-smart-meters.html|controversy] surrounding the implementation of Smart Meters prompted us to take a close look at their technology to see what exactly makes these devices tick. | | ItThe extremely generous folks over at [link|http://www.elster.com/|Elster] were kind enough to send us one of their Watthour meters, so it is with a big smile on our faces that we present the Elster Watthour Meter teardown. |
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