How Does One Read the Gas Meter?

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Two types of meter in common use in household are credit meters and prepayment meters. Use only the white figures to read a digital type meter. For a gas meter with a standard numeric display with six digits, read the first four digits.

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The meter reading is shown on the front of the meter. It displays a series of digits of which the final 1 to 3 are just part of gas used. The part units are separated by a decimal point or are highlighted in red. Always read the digits on the meter from left to right.

To read your gas meter accurately make a note of the day you took the reading and the actual meter reading. Meters are either in digital format or dials and to read a digital metric meter write down the 5 numbers from left to right ignoring the numbers after the decimal point. To read a digital imperial meter write down the 4 numbers from left to right and ignore the numbers in red. For dial meter read the four dials from left to right along the bottom row only and write the number closest to each pointer giving the lower number if the dial is between two numbers.

SamK345

Gas meters can be read using three types of meters: digital metric meters, digital Imperial meters and clock type dial meters. It would be best, if a company authorised meter reader takes one reading in front of you before you start to read a meter independently.

MuleiSaysHi

To read a gas meter, you will need to be able to access it first. Either you will need to use your key or obtain one from a building supervisor. Additionally, you should have a professional show you how to read and interpret the meter. For more information regarding how to read your gas meter, visit http://www. britishgas. co. uk/your-read. html.

There are different types of gas meter for the dial meter first adjacent dials rotate in opposite directions then ignore dials marked 100 per rev and the large dial again ignore red dials then read the other dials from left to right; write down the number that the hand has passed finally if the pointer falls between two figures, write down the lower figure then if the pointer falls between 9 and 0, write down 9.

Christie101

A gas meter can be easily read after you determine whether the figures on your meter are in cubic feet or cubic metres. If they are in cubic feet, you will consider the four numbers infront of the decimal, while if they are in cubic meters, you read the five digits in front of the decimal. The main digits that you are supposed to read are usually written in black.

For imperial meters that measure in cubic feet (ft3) read the four digits before the decimal point shown on the display panel. For metric meters measuring in cubic metres (m3) the display panel will show five digits before the decimal point. To read a dial meter, remember: adjacent dials rotate in opposite directions; ignore dials marked 100 per rev and the large dial as well as red dials. Read the other dials from left to right writing down the number that the hand has passed. Note that if the pointer falls between two figures, always write down the lower figure. If the pointer falls between 9 and 0, write down 9.

C4roling

To read the gas meter, you are required to read the main digits only; ignore all the red digits, printed digits, any number after the decimal point, printed zeros and all digits inside a red border.

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