FAQ
TL;DR: Two meters? Merge by following Tauron’s steps: "Submit an application to determine the connection conditions… conclude a connection agreement." Then terminate one agreement and update the comprehensive contract. [Elektroda, grzecho_h, post #19082617]
Why it matters: For Tauron homeowners with legacy “power and light” dual meters, this shows how to cancel one meter, cut fixed fees, and simplify wiring.
Quick Facts
- Typical merge scenario: keep 3‑phase 16 kW/35 A, cancel 1‑phase 4 kW/25 A, then consolidate circuits. [Elektroda, grzecho_h, post #19083017]
- Paperwork path from Tauron: WP/WP‑T → connection agreement → terminate one PPE → update comprehensive agreement. [Elektroda, grzecho_h, post #19082617]
- Legal sequence: get utility consent to unseal; electrician reconnects; utility technician later collects the removed meter. [Elektroda, macio570, post #19083190]
- Around seals: electrician can request unsealing citing a failure or connect downstream where no seals exist (e.g., at circuit protection). [Elektroda, jdubowski, post #19083969]
What’s the simplest way to merge two Tauron meters?
Calculate your required load. If the remaining meter already covers it, terminate the other contract and consolidate circuits to one board. As one expert put it, “The easiest way is to calculate how much power you need… simply give up the other one.” [Elektroda, mabet, post #19082698]
What paperwork did Tauron outline to transfer/merge supply?
Tauron’s consultant listed: apply for connection conditions (WP/WP‑T), sign a connection agreement, terminate one agreement at the redundant point, then update the comprehensive agreement.
How‑To:
- File WP/WP‑T and sign the connection agreement if capacity must move.
- Terminate the redundant PPE contract.
- File to update the comprehensive agreement for the remaining meter. [Elektroda, grzecho_h, post #19082617]
Do I need to involve Tauron if one meter already has enough capacity?
Not always. If one meter’s contracted power meets your needs, you can forgo capacity changes and just cancel the other meter, then connect circuits to the remaining one. First verify appliance loads, then proceed with termination and consolidation. [Elektroda, mabet, post #19082698]
Who can legally unseal the meter and reconnect circuits?
Arrange consent to unseal with the utility first. Then a qualified electrician can perform the reconnection work. After you report completion, a utility technician comes to collect the removed meter. “With ZE, you need… consent to unsealing. The electrician then does his job.” [Elektroda, macio570, post #19083190]
How do I handle seals or connect without unsealing?
Your electrician can submit an unsealing request to the DSO, citing a failure. Alternatively, join the installations downstream of sealed components, such as at the circuit protection, where no seals apply. This keeps the metering section intact. [Elektroda, jdubowski, post #19083969]
Will I lose power during the switchover? Can I avoid downtime?
You can avoid downtime by reconnecting the circuits to the remaining meter before the utility takes the second meter, provided you have consent to unseal or work downstream of seals. “You can reconnect it before taking the meter… it’s a simple operation.” [Elektroda, mabet, post #19083657]
What happens after I terminate the redundant supply?
You request meter dismantling. A utility emergency/field technician arrives, removes the meter, and isolates the redundant feed. Your electrician handles any internal reconnections beforehand or immediately after, as planned. You do not keep the old device. [Elektroda, mabet, post #19083273]
Are my capacities enough (e.g., 3‑phase 16 kW/35 A vs 1‑phase 4 kW/25 A)?
In the cited case, one meter was 3‑phase 16 kW with 35 A protection, while the other was 1‑phase 4 kW with 25 A. Consolidating onto the higher-capacity, 3‑phase meter is typical if it covers your load profile. Confirm device demands first. [Elektroda, grzecho_h, post #19083017]
Can I increase the main protection to 40 A during the process?
Yes, consider it if Tauron’s procedure offers 40 A. “If the procedure… gives you an increase in security to 40A, it is worth going for it.” If it stays 35 A, cancelling the extra meter may be simpler. [Elektroda, William Bonawentura, #19084054]
Was this setup actually a night tariff (G12) case?
Likely not. For classic night tariffs, meters had two counters. The described two‑meter layout fits the old “power and light” split. “I don’t think so. For the night tariff, the clocks had two counters.” [Elektroda, William Bonawentura, #19084054]
Is the old “power and light” split still relevant today?
It’s unusual now and often signals very old wiring. “Either way, ‘force and light’ suggests that your installation is fifty years old. It’s definitely time for a major renovation.” Consider a modernization when consolidating meters. [Elektroda, William Bonawentura, #19085111]
What if my electrician can’t make sense of my 1970s wiring?
Document circuits and identify which lines were repurposed. Many homes spread the old “light” line to day circuits, causing higher costs and confusion. In such cases, eliminate the extra line and consolidate to the main 3‑phase board during renovation. [Elektroda, grzecho_h, post #19085437]
Do I need a new contract or just an annex after merging?
Expect to terminate one comprehensive agreement and then update or change the remaining comprehensive agreement’s terms following the technical data sheet. This follows the consultant’s path described in the thread. File the utility’s form to change agreement terms. [Elektroda, grzecho_h, post #19082617]
Can I skip Tauron entirely and just bridge the circuits myself?
Do not break seals without consent. Instead, request unsealing citing a failure, or have the electrician tie circuits on the non‑sealed side, such as at protective devices. This keeps you compliant while consolidating supply. [Elektroda, jdubowski, post #19083969]
.I don`t deduct anything there. There was already an electrician at my place, but he couldn`t figure it all out, hehe. I asked my parents and in fact, once upon a time, this "light" was only one line that was used for the steamer many years ago, then unfortunately they distributed this line with a night tariff and a lot of people use it during the day.