I heard this the other day and I just don't believe it. I would think it would short out the meter or the meterbase or the fuse box. Has anyone else every heard of this?
2007-05-21 12:11:04 · 10 answers · asked by Terri E 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It makes all your clocks run backwards and your light bulbs suck all of the light from the room.
ps.. don't open the doors, you'll let all of the dark out.
just kidding, obviously. It might short out the box, and pop the breaker or fuse, depending on the box configuration, but maybe not. AC power doesn't have a + or - side, so the meter itself could work no matter which way it was installed, but most meters are more than simply a =/- connection.
On a related note, if you generate your own power in some way (solar power, generator etc. ) and have a newer meter, your meter MAY actually run backwards if you generate more power than you consume.
2007-05-21 12:35:14 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plug In Electric Meter
2016-10-31 21:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's not possible to install it upside down becasue the utility company has a seal they're required to install after a meter is set. In order for you to install it upside down, the seal will invariably be broken, then when they come to read the meter, they will immediately cut off your power, then take you to court for tampering with a federally regulated energy source. On the bright side you won't have to worry about energy bills for quite some time, since you'll be spending the next year or so in the state pen.
2007-05-21 12:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The older ones would. Now they have 5 prongs and won't fit in the meter base upside-down.
2007-05-21 13:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether it will or not, you'll never know because you'll have to be on the site when they plug one in and ask them to try it, they will say "no" I'm sure.
There's a heavy fine to unplug one of these so "hands off" my friend. This is probably an urban legend.
Go to "Snoops.com" and check it your self.
2007-05-21 14:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no..........that,s the natural gas meter there thinking of......used to be able to do that but they caught on......all utility,s are watching for cheater,s.....once was a time you could slow your electric meter with a strong magnet......but then they made them of brass& aluminum....but inadvertantly changed the glass cover to plastic.....allowing a small hole to be drilled in the bottom...so you could insert a pin to stop the wheel gauge....the utility company,s now employ people whose job is to out think all the trickster,s.....& stop them before they can do any harm.
2007-05-21 16:01:39 · answer #6 · answered by slipstream 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's considered grand theft and is a good way to end up with a cell mate named Guido who really wants to know what you're in for.
2007-05-21 21:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by Art Newbie Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will run backwards but if you are caught doing this it is consider theft. And the energy companys will disconnect your service.
2007-05-21 13:41:34 · answer #8 · answered by John T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Um... I know someone that does this and yes it does work.... My bill is sky high - and the person I know who does this - LOW ,VERY LOW bill.... Of course if this person is ever caught - JAIL, BIG TIME - As this is a federal offence....
2007-05-24 05:03:20 · answer #9 · answered by rosekingarthur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boy I wish mine did
2007-05-21 14:22:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋