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| Recently, the extremely generous folks over at [link|http://www.elster.com/|Elster] were kind enough to send us one of their Watthour meters for thorough examination. iFixit has always been environmentally conscious; we strive to conserve our natural resources and we are always interested to know the latest methods of production, consumption, and how we keep track of it all. | | 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, eliminatingto eliminate human error altogether while allowing utility companies to monitor their systems more accurately. 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 hardware to see what exactly makes these devices tick. |
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