How do you read a gas meter with buttons?
To read the meter:
- press the A button.
- press the A button again until you see ‘METER INDEX’ and numbers followed by ‘M3’
- write down the number from left to right.
- ignore any zeroes at the beginning and any numbers after the decimal point.
Is my gas meter reading in kWh?
Although gas meters measure the amount of gas used in hundreds of cubic feet or cubic metres, gas bills display your use in kilowatt hours (kWh). The industry standard formula for converting cubic measurements to kWh is as follows.
How do I read my prepayment gas meter?
How do I get my gas reading?
- Press the red button ‘A’ to turn the screen on.
- Once the screen’s loaded, press the red button ‘A’ twice.
- You should see a screen that says ‘Meter Index’ – this is your meter reading.
What a smart meter looks like?
A smart meter looks a lot like the standard gas and electricity meter that you would have already. Smart meters come in different shapes and sizes however they tend to have buttons which when pressed, will allow you to cycle through the several displays.
Do smart meters still need to be read?
You don’t need to take any readings with a smart meter, it will do that automatically. But if you want them for your own peace of mind, you can still get them.
Do I need to submit a meter reading?
Unless you’re on a smart meter, you should submit a meter reading every month, two days or so before your payment date, to make sure your bills are accurate. How often you submit readings will also depend on how you’ve chosen to pay your bills.
Do you still have to submit meter readings with a smart meter?
What numbers do you read on gas meter?
To read the meter: Read the first 4 dials from left to right – ignore the large dials or red dials. If the pointer is between two numbers, write down the lower number – if it’s between 9 and 0, write down 9. If the pointer is directly over a number, write down that number.
What is 1 unit on a gas meter?
1 unit of gas is equal to one kilowatt hour (kWh) of gas used. Its important to understand that your gas meter does not directly show how many units you are using, but instead measures the amount of gas used by volume in Cubic Meters (m3) or Cubic Feet (ft3), depending on the type of meter that you have.
How do I check my units on a prepaid meter?
If you want to check your prepaid balance or know the amount of total credit used, press 07 on your prepaid keypad and hit the blue button. Your available balance will be displayed on the screen in this format (150.15).
How long does it take Con Edison to read my meter?
You can either pay for Con Edison to read your meter within two days of closing your account or, if you have access to your meter, you can submit your own reading.
Can Con Edison install a smart meter?
Additionally, Con Edison has the right to install an automated meter-reading device or smart meter at our discretion if we are unable to obtain access on four consecutive bimonthly meter-reading dates. As an alternative, you may agree to install and maintain equipment necessary to provide for outdoor metering.
What are the supply charges for gas from Con Edison?
The supply charges for gas are structured the same way as for electricity: market price, merchant function charge, and GRT & other tax surcharges. Concerning the merchant function charge, just like for electricity, Con Edison will not bill you this if you choose an alternate supplier.
How can I get Con Edison to lower my electricity rate?
Another option you can take is to take a look at the rate you’re paying with Con Edison, and see if it can be beat by an alternate energy supply company (ESCO). With electricity markets in New York open to competition, many alternative suppliers can offer competitive rates for electricity and natural gas.