If you have an electricity single rate smart meter the display will automatically show the reading.
How to read smart electric meter uk.
Both gas and electricity smart meters have a numerical keypad.
Ignore the dial marked 1 10.
For example if you have 4 dials but the form asks for 6 numbers enter two zeros and then your reading.
They re simple to read but it may help you to write down the numbers as you go.
Here s how to read different types of smart electricity meters how to read smart electricity meter with a keypad.
Read the dials from left to right.
If the pointer on a dial is between two numbers write down the lower number.
Find your meter type below to see how to read your smart meter.
For smart electricity meters your reading will be for a number followed by kwh.
If you have a keypad.
For gas smart meters press and hold the red button a for 5 10 seconds this will then display credit on.
Press 9 on the keypad.
0001234 5 followed by kwh at the bottom right of.
For smart gas meters your reading will be a number followed by m3.
How to read a smart electric meter.
How to read an electric dial meter.
Learn how to read your electricity meter accurately in this short video.
To get a reading from these smart meters.
A series of letters will appear.
Some older electricity meters have dials instead of a row of numbers.
Even though smart meters transmit meter readings directly to energy companies most smart meters allow customers to take readings from it.
Smart electricity meters on a standard tariff.
Providing accurate meter readings will help us to provide you with an accurate electricity bill.
Your electricity consumption is measured in kilo watt hours kwh so this is the number you ll need to look for.
Here s what to do if you want to take a traditional meter reading.
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If you have an electricity dual rate smart meter press and release the blue display button and this will show rate two.
Press 9 on the keypad.
You ll see 8 digits e g.
You won t need to record the numbers after the decimal place.
How to read an electricity smart reader.
To read a digital electric meter read the series of large numbers near the center of your meter and write them down.