Below is our guide to reading common meters including clock dial, keypad and economy 7.
You can also access our guide to reading import/export meters >
Single Rate Meters
If you are prompted to enter one meter reading this means you have a single rate meter with a flat rate for your electricity all day.
Digit Meters
For example reading is 28792:
Read from left to right
Ignore any numbers marked 1/10 or 1/100 or in red
Keypad Meters
Press 9 on meter or freedom unit to display reading
Clock-Type Meters
For example reading is 38792:
Read dials from left to right
Ignore any numbers marked 1/10 or 1/100 or in red
If the pointer is between two numbers – give the lower number
Dual & Multi Rate Meters
If you are prompted to enter two or more meter readings this means you have a dual rate meter with different rates throughout the day.
For example, you may have a higher electricity rate at breakfast and tea-time but a lower rate over night. You will use electricity to heat water and for storage heaters.
Digit Meters
Push button to scroll through the display:
Rate 1 or R1 for first read
Rate 2 or R2 for second read
TOTAL B for heating units (Multirate)
Keypad Meters
Push 3 on meter or freedom unit for first read
Push 3 again for second (or additional) reads