Show how to read a meter, making one with plywood or cardboard. Dials can be painted on the main board. Arrows can be attached so they will revolve to give different readings.
Show how to find the wattage of various types of equipment.
Show how to figure the cost of the average kwh in a home.
For Further Information
Your leader can get additional material for you or you may want to have someone from your power supplier talk to your club, telling about meters, how they work and how they are regularly checked for accuracy.
Chart One-THE HOME
| Column No. | 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | |
| Item | Wattage Rating | Hours Used per Month | KWH per Month (col. 1 x 2) / (1000) | Cost per Month (Col. 3 x av.kwh cost) | Remarks |
| Electric Iron | 1100 | 30 | 33 | .80 | |
| Stove | 880 | 60 | 52.8 | 1.21 | (Special rate.) |
