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Priyach
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May 11, 2025 11:15 AM UTC
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Is this an RTS meter?

Please could someone advise if it's RTS meter? I asked OVO and they said they can't advise. I don't want to switch to smart meter just yet if I don't have to. The photos attached are of my communal cupboard where my meter  is circled in red. There are 2 other meters serving other flats. 

 

 

Blastoise186
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May 11, 2025 11:28 AM UTC

Hey ​@Priyach,

 

It looks like it MIGHT be an RTS Meter but I can’t say for sure.

 

However, it’s definitely outdated and has likely reached End of Service Life anyway. Replacement is strongly recommended regardless of RTS status to be sure and for peace of mind.

 

The infrastructure that supports electric/gas keys and cards is also being slowly ripped out - I cannot make any promises as to how long it’ll continue to be available for.

Find our more about RTS and meter certification in these posts:

 

 

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Blastoise186
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May 11, 2025 11:28 AM UTC

Hey ​@Priyach,

 

It looks like it MIGHT be an RTS Meter but I can’t say for sure.

 

However, it’s definitely outdated and has likely reached End of Service Life anyway. Replacement is strongly recommended regardless of RTS status to be sure and for peace of mind.

 

The infrastructure that supports electric/gas keys and cards is also being slowly ripped out - I cannot make any promises as to how long it’ll continue to be available for.

Find our more about RTS and meter certification in these posts:

 

 

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    Skeck
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    May 11, 2025 8:40 PM UTC

    Old Key meter 

    Looks like Domestic  Economy (5 tails)

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    PriyachAuthor
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    May 11, 2025 8:50 PM UTC

    Hi Skeck, it's a key meter. Is it RTS or based on another technology?

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    Skeck
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    May 11, 2025 9:07 PM UTC

    Hi Skeck, it's a key meter. Is it RTS or based on another technology?

    Sure these are programmed from the key 

    Blastoise186
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    May 12, 2025 6:45 AM UTC

    Just so you know, RTS PAYG Meters that use top-up keys do exist. Those ones don't get programmed via the key.

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      Skeck
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      May 12, 2025 7:14 AM UTC

      Just so you know, RTS PAYG Meters that use top-up keys do exist. Those ones don't get programmed via the key.

      Cheers 

      What ones are these ?

       

      Blastoise186
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      Blastoise186Super User
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      May 12, 2025 7:20 AM UTC

      Just about every RTS Meter had a PAYG variant

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      Skeck
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      May 12, 2025 1:40 PM UTC

      Just about every RTS Meter had a PAYG variant

      Cheers 

      Never fitted one 

      Only ever fitted thesevtype that you set with the key or ones that to wire into a tele switch  that takes care of the RTS side 

       

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      Abby_OVO
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      May 13, 2025 7:32 AM UTC

      Hey ​@Lukepeniket_OVO 

       

      Just wondered if you might have any further thoughts on this one? 

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      Blastoise186
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      Blastoise186Super User
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      May 13, 2025 9:20 AM UTC

      The PAYG ones were more common with certain types like THTC, because they were impossible to operate with local timeswitches.

      Domestic Economy and E7/E10 were more likely to run locally.

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