OH MY GOD..son just sent me a copy of his gas bill

chatty123

Previous 3991 estimated on 3 December 2007
Mid period 69 read by you on 29 December 2007
Difference 6078 units with multiplier value 2.83
conversion value 1.02264, calorific value 39.2

Converted into 191537 kWh (kilowatt-hours) used
Mid period 69 read by you on 29 December 2007
Current 154 estimated on 8 February 2008
Difference 85 units with multiplier value 2.83
conversion value 1.02264, calorific value 39.1
Converted into 2672 kWh (kilowatt-hours) used
Charges
Gas primary units used 839 kWh at 3.081p each 25.85
Gas secondary units used 193370 kWh at 2.451p each 4,739.50
Sub total of charges up to 8 February 2008 = 4,765.35


now somehow i think they have this wrong seeing as he only uses his heating 6am to 8am and then 4pm till 8pm...
no doubt it will now cost him a fortune calling em to sort it out
LOL

espresso

Does your son know how to read a gas meter?

chatty123

yes he has a masters in engineering

they are saying that as the meter is new they are taking the estimated reading as going all round the clock

whatatwit

Have they changed his meter, or have they been overestimating for a while?

As the 3rd Dec estimate and the actual read on 29th Dec don't appear to tally, then I think your son would be better off writing rather than 'phoning.

Also, as the amount due is high :eek: and the bill is up to 8th Feb, they will start to pursue him rather quickly.....good luck

sorry cross posted.

espresso

Well if a new meter has been fitted, it will read cubic metres and the 2.83 multiplier is not required. So much for his masters in engineering!

chatty123

"""Well if a new meter has been fitted, it will read cubic metres and the 2.83 multiplier is not required. So much for his masters in engineering!"""

thanks for the sarcastic comments.

magic57

espresso wrote: »

Well if a new meter has been fitted, it will read cubic metres and the 2.83 multiplier is not required. So much for his masters in engineering!

Why is it necessary to be rude? Chatty123 was asking for advice.

espresso

Why was it necessary to mention that he has a masters in engineering then?

Don't shoot the messenger, who gave useful information!

:rolleyes:

m.colak

I do apologise but i saw this thread and jokes about the third reich came to mind.:o I think there has definently been an error somewhere unless my wife and the whole neighbourhood have been tapping into your son's gas supply.

Or another idea has richard branson decided to resume his round the world hot air ballon challenge and your son's his best mate. Remember its better to laugh than cry.

shelly

chatty123 wrote: »

yes he has a masters in engineering

they are saying that as the meter is new they are taking the estimated reading as going all round the clock

I'm not being rude but this made me smile.

I know some very highly educated people but they don't have an ounce of common sense. Not saying your son has no common sense but you highlighted it in bold as if to say to espresso "Of course he can read a meter, he has a masters in engineering you know"

m.colak

Prehaps he has a gas leak???:D