Basic Metering Pre-Conference

Date:	February 6-7, 2024
Time:	Day 1: Feb 6, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Day 2: Feb 7, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location:	MMUA Training Center, Marshall, MN Get Directions
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The Basic Metering Pre-Conference is ideal as an introductory course on the "the basics" or as a refresher on basic metering. This course is recommended especially for those with limited metering experience before taking the basic/intermediate Meter School class.

Topics covered

Definitions of common abbreviations
Blondel's Theorem
Common metering formulas
Self-contained metering and troubleshooting

Schedule *

Tuesday, February 6
12:00-1:00 pm Registration/sign in
1:00-4:00 pm Classroom instruction

Wednesday, February 7
8:30 am-12:00 pm Hands-on class
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch served (for those registered for Meter School)

* Schedule subject to change without notice.

About the Instructors

Larry Chapman
Larry Chapman is highly qualified and highly respected, having worked in the metering field his entire career. Larry and others from Chapman Metering have been long-term instructors at the Meter School.

What to bring

Arc flash shield (MMUA has a few shields that can be shared. DO NOT jeopardize employee safety by bringing your utility's only arc flash shield.)
Safety glasses
Rubber gloves with leather protectors
Voltage meter
Calculator
FR clothing
Hand tools for meter installation/wiring

Earn apprenticeship hours

Individuals registered in MMUA's Apprentice program are able to use the hours from this school toward completing a portion of your apprenticeship!

Certificates

Participants earn hours for attendance. A certificate of achievement will be emailed after the event.

Registration information

Members—$145 per person
Non-members—$275 per person
All fees increase $50 on January 5, 2024.

Registration fee includes tuition, materials, refreshment breaks and a certificate of achievement. Note: Wednesday lunch is provided if registered for both the Pre-Conference and the Meter School.

Cancellations/refunds

Cancellations are subject to a $30 charge per person if received by 4:30 pm on January 15, 2024. No refunds issued after January 15.

Hotel information

Marshall offers many hotel options, in addition to the hotels listed here. MMUA has arranged for discounted lodging at the AmericInn and EverSpring Inn. Please ask for MMUA’s reduced rate when making your reservation. We recommend making your hotel reservation as soon as possible, as availability cannot be guaranteed.

AmericInn
1406 East Lyon Street
Marshall, MN
507-537-9424

EverSpring Inn & Suites (formerly Ramada Inn)
1500 East College Drive
Marshall, MN
507-532-3221

Sleep Inn & Suites
1300 Nwakama Street
Marshall, MN
507-337-0103

Photographs

By registering for this event, I/we authorize Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I/we understand that I/we will not be paid for giving this consent.