reading elec meter when changing

bestyman

Hi,
I am about to change Electric from Britsish Gas to another company. I should save 19% if the figures are right.

Do I submit my reading to the new company and it`s as simple as that?

Just a thought, If I have used 4000 units since my last reading and say my reading was 38,000 when I phone my new supplier, if he misheard me and thought I said 36,000 I would save 19% on 2,000 units already used.

Of course, I wouldn`t want that to happen. Has anyone else ever been misheard ?

Paul

Fran

Conning electric companies as you call "mishearing" should not be discussed on this site.

It's very likely that one or both of the companies will read your meter anyway because of people like you being about!

Tom_Jones

When you change supplier you will be asked to submit your final reading to your new company and they will pass it on to your old company who will send you a final bill.

Your old company will have a rough idea of your useage from previous bills, and if your final reading is way out from their predictions they will send out a meter reader to read your meter and you may well incurr a £15 + fee if you provide a false reading.

bestyman

Thanks,
That was my good idea number 13324. When I think of another one I`ll let you know or..erm..maybe not.

Fran, I appreciate what you say ;o) point taken. It was just a thought, I get them all the time!

Fran

I know what you mean. Keep thinking and let us know if you come up with some good ideas!