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Reading
your meters
Never again
pay an estimated ('E'
next to the reading) gas or electricity
bill. Learn how to read your
meters.
After
all,
they sometimes
over-estimate
and have your money in their bank earning
interest when you could be doing the
same thing.
Tip: If the indicators falls between two numbers on the dial always use the lower number for your reading.
Electricity
meters
There are three types of electricity meter in common use today.
Obviously you will only have one, so take a look, don't be afraid
of the spiders and then click on the correct meter here.
Gas
meter