Why should the meter be placed in the meter box?

The electric meter is placed in the electric meter box mainly for the following reasons:

Safety: The meter box provides a physical barrier to isolate the meter from the external environment and reduce the possibility of human contact. This helps prevent the risk of electric shock due to misuse or other accidents.

Protecting the meter: The meter box not only provides a physical layer of protection, but also protects the meter from the external environment, such as moisture, dust, chemicals, etc., helping to ensure the normal operation and accurate measurement of the meter.

Confidentiality: Placing the meter in the meter box can better protect the privacy of meter readings, prevent unauthorized access and interference, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of power metering.

Beautiful and tidy: Installed in the meter box, the meter cables are arranged neatly and orderly, which helps to maintain the beauty and tidiness of the power distribution system.

Easy maintenance: Placing it in the meter box facilitates the maintenance and inspection of the meter. If maintenance, replacement or inspection is required, it can be carried out without affecting the entire power system.

Therefore, placing the meter in the meter box is to improve safety, protection, and confidentiality, as well as to facilitate appearance, neatness, and maintenance.