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I'm converting 3 flats into a home. How do I change the 4 separate meters so it's one supply?

  • September 13, 2022
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I've just purchased 3 separate flats with the intention of converting them back into one family home. The property has 4 electricity meters-one for each flat and one meter serving the communal areas and fire alarm system. What are my options re connecting all the meters into o e and removing the redundant meters? Would I need the distribution network operator to put in a completely new meter or can they join existing meters up? In short, what's the best way forward given I want to make it a family home and reduce the standing charges?

Best answer by Emmanuelle_OVO

Updated on 12/09/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:

Hey @MrsD,

 

Welcome to the OVO Online Community.

 

If you have 4 meters, this means you will have 4 different Meter Point Administration Numbers (MPANs). Here is a general overview of the process of removing the extra meters:

  • You should ensure that all appliances are running through one meter - you will need an electrician to do this prior to your appointment with OVO
  • You can then book an appointment with OVO to remove the extra meters and do a meter exchange for the existing meter. You will need to contact our Support Team over the phone to arrange a booking.
  • You will need to contact the DNO to arrange a disconnection 

 

We’ve got a great guide here which might help here:

 

 

Keep us posted with how you get on!

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  • September 13, 2022

Updated on 12/09/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:

Hey @MrsD,

 

Welcome to the OVO Online Community.

 

If you have 4 meters, this means you will have 4 different Meter Point Administration Numbers (MPANs). Here is a general overview of the process of removing the extra meters:

  • You should ensure that all appliances are running through one meter - you will need an electrician to do this prior to your appointment with OVO
  • You can then book an appointment with OVO to remove the extra meters and do a meter exchange for the existing meter. You will need to contact our Support Team over the phone to arrange a booking.
  • You will need to contact the DNO to arrange a disconnection 

 

We’ve got a great guide here which might help here:

 

 

Keep us posted with how you get on!

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