2007-01-23 12:40:48 · 4 answers · asked by howard-kenneth@sbcglobal.net 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Yes, except during outages or instances where the power company has shut off power to a particular property.
Otherwise, there is always power available, even if none is currently being used. Although, without switching the main breaker to your house off, it would be extremely difficult to get your meter to stop turning, because most electronics and appliances use a small amount of electricity even when they are off.
2007-01-24 00:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by H_A_V_0_C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the meter is not turning you can be quite sure that there's no electricity being consumed in your house, it doesn't mean that the wires are not live though.
2007-01-23 12:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by Abaris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The electricity is always waiting (voltage present) even if current is not flowing. The meter shows if current is flowing.
2007-01-23 12:49:50 · answer #3 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes unless a fuse or breaker is tripped.
2007-01-23 12:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by jgmafb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋