# The Meters (Certification) Regulations 1998, Paragraph 6: Test loads

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Every repaired meter shall be tested at each of the loads specified in table 2, except that test number 2 in that table may be omitted.
(2) Every new meter shall be calibrated and tested at a sufficient number of load points so as to ensure that meter errors are not greater than the limits specified in paragraph 9.
(3) A test for starting shall also be carried out on new meters in accordance with test number 7 of table 2.
(4) The ratio errors shall be determined for voltage transformers that are intended for use with meters but are not tested with a meter.
(5) Current transformers intended for use with meters but not tested with a meter shall be tested from 5 per cent. to 120 per cent. of rated current.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1566/schedule/1/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/meters-certification-regulations-1998/schedule-1/paragraph-6
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