About limiters
A limiter is used to restrict the flow of electricity. It allows a small amount of power to flow through the meter to maintain minimal service at a location, instead of completely shutting off the power.
With a limiter, you'll have enough power to run heat, a few lights and a major appliance such as a fridge. As long as you stay within the limit, your power will stay on. If you use power that exceeds the limit allowed, the limiter will shut off your electricity.
Resetting limiters
There are 4 types of limiters, so it's important to determine what type of limiter's been installed so you can know how to reset it.
Limiter 1
(automatic) |
Will automatically turn back on after 15 minutes |
Within the City of Edmonton:
120 and 240 volt appliances
Note: Usage to a maximum of 420 watt hours in a 15 minute period.
Outside the City of Edmonton:
120 volt appliances
|
Limiter 2
(reset button) |
Press the button to reset the limiter |
120 volts and 15 amps to all circuits in the home |
Limiter 3
(push/pull knob) |
Pull down the knob and push up to activate |
120 volts and 15 amps to all circuits in the home |
|
Limiter 4
(on/off switch)
|
Flip the toggle switch to the "on" position |
120 volts and 15 amps to all circuits in the home |
Consumption by household device
| Lightbulb, LED or CF |
13 |
0.2 |
| Freezer |
30 |
0.5 |
| Fridge (500kWh/yr) |
57 |
1 |
| Lightbulb, incandescent |
60 |
1 |
| TV LCD (large) |
75 |
1.3 |
| TV CRT |
100 |
1.7 |
| Total lighting load |
150 |
2.5 |
| Furnace (3/4 hp) |
560 |
9.3 |
| Microwave |
1200 |
20 |
| Electric space heater |
1500 |
25 |
| Hairdryer |
1500 |
25 |
| Stove element (high power) |
1500 |
25 |
| Toaster (large) |
1500 |
25 |
| Dishwasher |
1800 |
30 |
| Oven |
2400 |
40 |
| Clothes Dryer (large) |
3000 |
50 |
Removing the limiter
To discuss removing a limiter, contact our Customer Service at
310-4300.
