# The Meters (Certification) Regulations 1990, Paragraph 4: Methods of test


Method A test
(1) A long period dial test where the advance of a kWh display, which is part of or connected to a meter under test, is compared with the advance of a precision kilowatt-hour meter.
Method B test
(2) A short period test where the rate of advance of a meter under test is compared to the rate of advance of a precision kilowatt-hour meter.
Method C test
(3) A short period test where the calculated rate of advance of a meter under test is compared to the actual rate of advance for constant power conditions over a specified test period.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/792/schedule/3/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/meters-certification-regulations-1990/schedule-3/paragraph-4
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