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Macktuna
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Nov 25, 2024 12:53 PM UTC
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Why is my Gas meter 2 days behind with the readings?

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My smart gas meter was changed on 7/11/24 as it hadn’t worked since moving into our new property in 2021. It has been set up for half hourly readings, looking at the usage it seems to be working, apart from the fact it is 2 days behind. Today is the 25th and 23rd/24th are not yet showing tomorrow the 23rd will show in the usage is this normal? The electricity usage is showing up to the 24th. Hope someone can explain this to me. Thanks. 

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Dec 4, 2024 6:47 PM UTC

Updated on 26/10/26 by Abby_OVO

 

Hi everyone spoke to my energy provider about the problem and it turned out to be a simple fix on their part. They had set my meter up for monthly readings, not the half hourly I had requested, so they changed the meter setting and within 2 days everything was as it should be.

 

The following topics may be helpful if you think the same issue could be the cause of your own delay or lack of data and need to check your meter reading schedule:

 

 

If this isn’t the issue you’re having, it could be that we’ve lost connection with the meter temporarily. The readings should re-establish and catch up but you can check your readings online or check the connectivity with the Support Team to be sure.

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Dec 4, 2024 7:35 PM UTC

​@Peter E is correct. The UK is broken down into multiple Local Distribution Zones (LDZs). Each zone has multiple supply inlets and outlets. Gas chromatographs are used to measure the gas composition at each entry/exit point and the flow in/out of each zone is also measured. The average Calorific Value for each zone is then calculated.

This data is available from National Grid ( Find gas data | National Gas Transmission Data Portal ).  The data is subject to review and can be revised. Hence gas readings may take several days to formalise.

My personal view is that Hydrogen should not be used for domestic heating. (See 

 

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    Dec 4, 2024 7:52 PM UTC

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    Dec 5, 2024 10:31 AM UTC

    Hi everyone spoke to my energy provider about the problem and it turned out to be a simple fix on their part. They had set my meter up for monthly readings, not the half hourly I had requested, so they changed the meter setting and within 2 days everything was as it should be.



    Really glad to hear this is sorted ​@Macktuna 😊 Please pop back if you have any further questions

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