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Record 1 1988-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metering Instruments
  • Electric Power Distribution
  • Oil and Natural Gas Distribution
DEF

One of two or more meters for measuring different sections of a supply.

OBS

submetering: The retail sale through individual meters to tenants in large office or apartment buildings of electric current or gas purchased for the entire building by the owners at wholesale rates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
  • Distribution électrique
  • Distribution du pétrole et du gaz naturel
DEF

Compteur placé sur un des branchements desservant une partie d'une installation et indiquant la consommation des appareils situés sur ce branchement.

Spanish

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