Electricity meter question

matthab · 23 Mar 2014 at 19:10

Evening Guys,

One of my neighbours is complaining of a high electricity bill compared to the rest of us. When checking my meter his metre was showing a constant red LED. Like this:

We checked it at 10 this morning and then 6 this evening it hasn't moved apparently. He has turned everything off apparently apart from the fridge/freezer.

What does a solid red light on the metre mean?

Thanks
Matt

matthab · 23 Mar 2014 at 19:49

bazzabear said:
More info here. I have to say, it seems to me that I would expect the light to not light at all if there was no usage.

http://www.reuk.co.uk/Flashing-LED-on-Electricity-Meter.htm

See this is what I would expect. I would have thought on means your using shed loads.

matthab · 23 Mar 2014 at 20:31

djferrick said:
The red light is to let you know that electricity is coming to the meter. If it were to go off it would indicate a problem with infrastructure somewhere ( i.e. a power cut - ring the distributor for your area ) If the light were on but say the digital display was blank then you would call your supplier as they are responsible for the meter ( they then call the meter operator who comes and fixes and or exchanges it )

Ahh 5 years in British Gas not wasted

Thanks!

matthab · 24 Mar 2014 at 10:18

Th0nt said:
Certain models will light up like that when there is reverse energy detected. A solid red light does indicate no power being measured.

I don't know how you can complain of high energy bill if he has everything turned off.

If you really hammer the meter and use a ridiculous amount it would have little time to pulse which would look like a solid light.

I just had a quick look while I was looking at my meter. I think the issue is he is hammering the electric heating. But he was certain someone else was using his electric, so hes gone away and turned it all off.

I have offered to go in and have a look at what maybe using it.