Meter readings

comicmankev

I have had several roblems with meter readings, and my latest bill was a bit large. So i checked the readings again (econ7) and on my bill it says:

L:37626
H:96406


But my actual readings are:

L:34904
H:96571

Obviously a big difference with the Low readings. Would this make a big difference (nigher or lower) on my bills?

We were with ScotPower and they told us that these readings coulod not be right, they had to send someone to check, they never did. We then changed to Powergen and I tried to put these meter readings in online and it told me to double check as the low reading was lower than the previous one, which is 'irregular'. It did take it though after I confirmed.

Wil they actually change it? and will it make a diference??

Thanks

Cardew

Are those readings estimated - normally with an 'E' after the reading.

On the face of things it would appear you have paid for 2,722 kWh more low rate electricity than you have consumed.(37626 - 34904) If your low rate is around 3p per unit(kWh) you will have paid £81 too much.

However it is difficult to understand how for the high rate units your bill and current readings are exactly the same. How long was it between the date of the bill being produced and you taking readings?

comicmankev

Sorry, entered the wrong High reading, have adapted it now.

comicmankev

Right, now I'm totally confused! Hopefully someone will be able to help. Here is my original bill:

Charges raised between 27th October, 2005 and 10th February, 2006


New Charges

Electricity : Energy Online Economy 7 VAT Rate : 5.0% £257.00
Gas VAT Rate : 5.0% £168.59
Discount £7.93 CR



More Detail >> Less Detail >> Total excluding VAT £417.66


Total Charges excluding VAT £417.66

VAT @ 5% on £417.66 £20.88

Total Charges including VAT £438.54

Balance brought forward on account dated 27th October, 2005 £165.17
Payments >> Payments >> £160.00 CR

Date Amount (£) Description
01 Nov 2005 40.00 CR Payment Received
01 Dec 2005 40.00 CR Payment Received
03 Jan 2006 40.00 CR Payment Received
01 Feb 2006 40.00 CR Payment Received


Balance as at 10th February, 2006 £443.71

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So, it says I owe £443.71. The meter reading were wrong, I submitted the real readings. I just checked online and this is my new bill:

Charges raised between 10th February, 2006 and 15th March, 2006


New Charges

Electricity : Energy Online Economy 7 VAT Rate : 5.0% £186.25
Gas VAT Rate : 5.0% £59.84
Total excluding VAT £246.09


Withdrawn Charges
Electricity : Energy Online Economy 7 £257.00 CR
Total excluding VAT £257.00 CR

Total Charges excluding VAT £10.91 CR

VAT @ 5% on -£10.91 £0.55 CR

Total Charges including VAT £11.46 CR

Balance brought forward on account dated 10th February, 2006 £443.71
Payments >> Payments >> £40.00 CR

Date Amount (£) Description
01 Mar 2006 40.00 CR Payment Received


Balance as at 15th March, 2006 £392.25

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I have up'd the DD to pay more off, but I still don't get this bill. They seem to have refunded £257 and a couple of little ones on top. Now that would be fine if it came off the last bill, which (without the other little ones) would be £186. But, as the first line reads: for the 33 days between February 10th and 15th March, they want to charge £186.25 for Economy 7 and £59.84 for gas.

Would anyone say this was wrong? That seems a lot for 33 days worth!