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Just like when you turn on electricity in the house, in your home, you most likely have a small little meter there to see how much electricity you are consuming. This is typically a simple meter that provides a decent approximation of what you use in terms of electricity at home. But in large factories and big buildings, they require a special kind of meter. Such a special meter is referred to as a 3-phase power meter. Today we will discuss a little more detail of how 3-phase power meters work and why they are vital for high-power consumption businesses.
The power meters of 3-phase power supply are different from the ones you see in the residential sector. There are three individual components that allow it to measure the power being consumed. This is because single-phase meters can supply far less power than many companies and factories will need.
Let’s break that down because the way I’m going to explain this is if one phase is one person, one task. They are able to accomplish but in a slow manner. Now consider, three individual handlers working in tandem. They can come to each other’s aid and complete the task in half the time. (This is analogous to a 3-phase power meter.) It enables machines to function faster and delivers greater power to assist in larger tasks.
For each phase, you can get the total power being used by multiplying the voltage and current. Then you repeat that three times — for all three phases — and you sum those numbers. This will give you the overall power consumption. It is essential to know how to read these measurements in order to manage electricity in a business.
When it comes to selecting a 3-phase power meter that best suits your business, you need to consider what exactly you need it for. You need to take into consideration like how much power is needed for your business, what type of building or factory you are running, and what type of machines or equipment you will be using.
There are several key benefits of a 3-phase power meter vs a single-phase meter. One of the biggest advantages is it can deliver a lot more muscle. This is very much valid for businesses and factories that need to run heavy machines or equipment, consuming vast amounts of electricity to function well.
Also, 3-phase power meters are more accurate than single-phase meters. They can monitor and control power usage more, improving efficiency. This also means that businesses can avoid costly downtime and maintenance so that they can quickly pinpoint and resolve any power supply issues.
