How to Read My Meter
Below you will find information about how to read the different types of electricity and gas meters you may have. Once you have read your meter, why not submit your reading. Providing us with accurate meter readings is in your interest as it means we can give you an accurate bill. You can find further information in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Does your electricity meter resemble any of these?
Single Rate Digital Meter
Single Rate Digital Meter
How to read this meter
- Write down all the numbers from left to right including any zero's. Ignore any numbers after the decimal point or which may be shown in red.
The reading for the above meter is 07220.
Two Rate / Economy 7 Meter
Two Rate / Economy 7 Meter
How to read this meter
If you get lower-price, off-peak electricity, your meter may have two rows of numbers.
The top row (marked 'LOW' or 'NIGHT') shows how many units of off-peak electricity you have used. The bottom row (marked 'NORMAL' or 'DAY') shows how many units of peak electricity you have used.
- Write down all the numbers from left to right including any zero's. Ignore any numbers after the decimal point or which may be shown in red.
The reading for the above meter is 556315 & 217457.
Dial Meter
Electricity Dial Meter
How to read this meter
- Each dial turns in the opposite direction to the one before it, so check which way each turns.
- Read the five dials from left to right, ignoring the dial marked 1/10.
- Write down the number that the pointer has just passed - it must be the lower of the two numbers either side of the pointer. If the pointer is between 9 and 0 write down 9.
- If the pointer is exactly on a number and the following dial reads '9', you need to take one away from the number.
The reading for the above meter is 76417.
Single Rate 6 Digital Meter
Single Rate 6 Digital Meter
How to read this meter
- Write down all the numbers from left to right including any zero's. Ignore any numbers after the decimal point or which may be shown in red
The reading for the above meter is 072201.
Electronic Meter
Electronic Meter
How to read this meter
Your electronic meter may show just one or multiple screens. You will need to scroll through to find your reading.
Different electronic meters go through the information in different orders. Letters or numbers will come up on the display to show which rate the reading is for. For example:
- R1 or R2
- 1 or 2
- L or N
- Low or Normal
For all electronic meters:
- Ignore the red button.
- Press the blue button to change the screen display to show what you want.
- Write down all the numbers from left to right including any zero's. Ignore any numbers after the decimal point or which may be shown in red.
The reading for the above meter is 55868.
Wattless Meter
Wattless Meter
How to read this meter
A Wattless meter differs from a normal single rate meter in that it records in units kVArh.
- Write down all the numbers from left to right including any zero's. Ignore any numbers after the decimal point or which may be shown in red
The reading for the above meter is 24621.
If your meter does not resemble any of those listed
If your electricity meter meter doesn't resemble any of the examples above or if you need further assistance in reading your meter, please contact us for more information on 0800 048 0202.*
* Calls may be recorded and/or monitored for quality assurance and compliance purposes.