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TECHNOLOGY


TWACS Meters Fully Deployed Through-out System “They are fully deployed and


working as we intended,” says Randy Riddle when providing an update on the TWACS meter program. Riddle is VVEC’s manager of operations and technical services. In April 2012, VVEC began


installing the Two-Way Automated Communication System (TWACS) meters on about 600 locations in the Owasso area. Installations continued for about 18 months, until the state- of-the-art meters had been installed system-wide. Riddle explains the meters oper-


ate by sending a signal over existing power lines from the meter directly to the co-op. They do not utilize cell phone towers or radio frequencies. “The signal rides a 60-cycle wave, similar to a surfboard riding a wave


on the ocean, when it is sent out and when it returns,” explains Riddle. After extensive research on a


variety of smart meters, VVEC chose TWACS because of it’s long history of reliability, and tech support. Riddle goes on to explain that


utilizing TWACS meters was the next step in the progression of meter technology. “Years ago meters were read by


co-op personnel, then members read their meters and sent in their read- ings. Next we implemented Turtle meters which sent in reading elec- tronically every 24 to 26 hours. “We replaced those meters with


the TWACS meters which collect readings on an hourly basis and send them once every 24 hours,” he says.


Guard Electronics with Surge Suppressors When severe weather occurs this


Although a surge can enter the


time of year, it can ruin your TV, computer, stereo equipment and any- thing that’s plugged into the wall. That’s because it can create a


power surge — a phenomenon that’s responsible for millions of dollars of property damage every year.


home through the path of the cable TV, satellite dish cable, or telephone lines, our suppressors protect against surges that enter through the electri- cal lines. Surges don’t always destroy your electronic equipment and appliances,


Just a Reminder.... Applications for VVEC’s Adopt-A-


School and Fire Department grant programs are due by 4 p.m. Friday, April 21. If you have any questions about these


programs please contact Kay Rabbitt-Brower, 918-371-2584, ext. 6214.


but over time, they can damage them and shorten their life. VVEC offers a two-part surge pro-


tection system at a economical price. The protection begins outside


your house with a meter-base unit designed to prevent high-voltage spikes from entering your home. It’s installed by our own personnel and redirects spikes and surges to your grounding system. It protects any ap- pliance with an electric motor, such as refrigerators, washers and dryers, dishwashers, and heating and cooling systems.


The second part involves special


plug-in protectors for each specific piece of electronic equipment you choose to protect. For more information on our


surge suppression equipment, please contact our member services depart- ment at 918-371-2584, ext. 6226.


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