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How can I tell my day and night readings apart on an economy 7 meter?

  • February 16, 2018
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I have just submitted my first readings, but I'm not sure if reading 1 on my meter is day or night?

Best answer by Bumblebee

Updated on 07/09/26 by Chris_OVO

 

 

Are you struggling to tell which reading is which on your economy 7 meter?

 

When using a traditional meter, you may see readings labeled as "high" and "low" or "day" and "night." If the labels are not there, you can check the current reading against your past readings on the ‘Meter Readings’ page of your online account or the OVO app, available for download on Android or iOS.

 

If you still can't figure it out, try a Load Test. To do this, take two sets of readings during your peak hours. Only one reading should change; this will be your daytime register.

 

 

How to perform a load test

 

Check your electricity meter twice in one day. First, read it in the morning after 9am. Then, read it again in the afternoon or evening before 9pm. After you have the two readings, email us at hello@ovoenergy.com with the information below.

  • Meter Serial Number: ***********
  • Date you took the meter readings: **/**/**
  • Morning meter readings and the time you took them: 
  • Time: **am
  • The day register ID and reading: R* - *****
  • The night register ID and reading: R* - *****
  • Afternoon or evening meter readings and the time you took them: 
  • Time: **am.
  • The day register ID and reading: R* - *****
  • The night register ID and reading: R* - *****
  • Do you have an electric heating system (e.g. storage heaters)? Yes/No

Register IDs are the little numbers or letters on the left-hand side of the reading (e.g. R1/R2/L/N etc).

 

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Emmanuelle_OVO
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Emmanuelle_OVO
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November 9, 2023

Hey @Soozeeb123,

 

You can check this by seeing which register clocks during day or peak hours.

 

Let us know how you get on 😊

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Soozeeb123
Newcomer
November 9, 2023

Thank you Firedog and Emmanuelle

These are the readings.

 

Blastoise186
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Blastoise186Super User
Super User
November 9, 2023

I’ve seen these Ampy meters before quite a few times.

Rate 1 is Night

Rate 2 is Day

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    Blastoise186
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    Blastoise186Super User
    Super User
    November 9, 2023

    Attention! End of Service Life Meter detected.

    Your meter(s) appear to have reached the end of their Service Life and are up for possible recertification due to their age. It’s time to replace them anyway so you might want to get that booked in.

    The fastest way is via https://smart-booking.ovoenergy.com .

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      Soozeeb123
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      November 16, 2023

      So thanks Blastoise186 for your suggestion that meter might be due for replacement.  Hadn't noticed end date of previous service.  As a rented property we assumed that landlord would arrange this but now understand it's our responsibility.

      After numerous attempts I've still not been able to book a replacement.

      Any suggestions?

      Abby_OVO
      Community Manager
      Abby_OVO
      Community Manager
      November 17, 2023

      Hey @Soozeeb123 

       

      Sorry to hear that.

       

      What’s the issue you’re facing when trying to book? Are you unable to speak with someone, or have you tried booking online? 

       

      This topic may be helpful if you’ve not tried making a booking online yet:

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      Soozeeb123
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      November 17, 2023

       

       

      Tried to book online and message reads

       

      Sorry, we encountered an error

      We're having difficulty setting up your smart meter booking at the moment. Please try again later.

       

      Abby_OVO
      Community Manager
      Abby_OVO
      Community Manager
      November 20, 2023

      Hey @Soozeeb123 

       

      Sorry to hear that.

       

      It could be that there are no available times at the moment. You could contact the Support Team who’ll be able to confirm what’s preventing you from booking and appointment, and if it’s a technical issue, and there in fact slots available, the team will be able to book this with you.

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      Big G
      Newcomer
      March 6, 2024

      My meter says R1 and R2 which one is day rate and which one is off-peak?

       

      Firedog
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      FiredogSuper User
      Super User
      March 6, 2024

      Impossible to say without doing some testing. Assuming you’re talking about an Economy 7 set-up, take a reading for both R1 and R2 during the day, then again a few hours later. The one that is now higher is the Day rate. If they’re still the same, boil a couple of kettles and then look again.

      If you’re on a different tariff, tell us which and where you are in the country. Then we can adjust the test to make sure you’re only measuring higher rate usage.

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