Electric meter not moving

Newme2014

It's just me so will be getting some exercise going up and down the stairs

Newme2014

Switched everything off, went to meter, little red light constantly on, turned mains breaker with the meter off, back upstairs, no power at all so that's the right meter, one of the other meters flashed a little and moved, the other did nothing but think the flat is empty
So off to have fun on the phone to EDF

macman

Serial numbers match? Just because that is the correct meter supplying your flat, doesn't mean that that is the meter they are billing you for.

Newme2014

If it's the correct meter to my flat and it's broken then it needs fixing, they aren't currently billing me for anything. They're coming to replace it in a couple of weeks.

[Deleted User]

What I would like to check is if the red light is flashing fairly fast on your meter when the kettles on. It sounds like its your meter. I would like to rule out a bypass in place under the lower cover.

Newme2014

It's constantly on

[Deleted User]

Ok, if you re 100% sure its your meter there is a bypass link under the lower cover. Usually there should be a metal seal protecting this cover. If its missing, that is further evidence altho many meters have missing seals.
Just inform the supplier of your concern. It can be dangerous as the link may be very thin copper and result in overheating of the cables. It can be dangerous to touch the screw holding the cover down as that could be live

Newme2014

They're booked to come out on 23rd to check it, im hoping it's just defective as the woman that lived here seemed quite 'straight laced' though up to 5 years of not paying the correct leccy would explain how she can afford the house she's moved to...

lisa110rry

I have worked away from home for quite some time in the past so have had various flats, cottages, etc. Fairly recently had an issue such as you mention, when the bill was presented I gave it, and a letter covering to the owner, explaining the problem and he paid the estimated bill and I just carried on with further billing. Proper nice chap, too.