R1 is your Day reading, and R2 is your Night reading. Write down the numbers on the screen from right to left, including any zeros, and ignoring any numbers after the decimal point. Note: some Nightsaver customers may also have a ‘R3’ reading, if you have a separately metered storage heater.
Is Rate 1 Night or Day?
In this example, you can see that Rate 1 has advanced 20 kWh during the hours of 9am to 5pm, therefore we can confidently say that Rate 1 relates to the Day and Rate 2 is the Night.
How do I read my day and night electric smart meter?
To read the meter:
- press the middle button – it should say ‘R1’
- write down the number below ‘IMP’ from left to right – this is usually your night or ‘off-peak’ reading.
- press the middle button again – it should say ‘R2’
- write down the number below ‘IMP’ from left to right – this is usually your day or ‘peak’ reading.
Why do I have 2 electric meter readings?
If you get cheaper electricity at certain times, you might have a two rate (or ‘dual-rate’) meter. This means it will have 2 rows of numbers. The top row (labelled ‘low’ or ‘night’) shows how many units of cheaper electricity you’ve used.Ignore any numbers shown in red.
What is Rate 2 on electricity meter?
Two rate meters are mainly used for economy 7 or economy 10. It records two readings, one for your day usage and one for night usage. Day usage is called ‘normal’ and night usage is called ‘low’.
Why is my night electricity usage so high?
The biggest culprit is probably your heating and cooling system, which you don’t usually want to turn off entirely at night. Other things, like the refrigerator and freezer, also need to keep running. However, there are some items in your house that are simply draining energy for no good reason.
Is electricity cheaper at night?
A few energy providers charge less for using electricity at certain times of day (or night). These off-peak hours tend to be quieter periods when power demands are at their lowest, for example, between 10pm and 8am.
Why does my electric meter have 3 readings?
Your meter may show you 3 readings – one will be your day reading, one your night reading and the final reading is a total reading. We’ll only need to take the day and night readings.
If your meter has A and B buttons under the screen
press the A button again until you see ‘METER INDEX’ and numbers followed by ‘M3’ write down the number from left to right. ignore any zeroes at the beginning and any numbers after the decimal point.
This is your electricity reading. If your meter has an ‘A’ and ‘B’ button, press ‘A’ until you get to TOTAL ACT IMPORT. The number below this is your electricity reading. Your meter might have three buttons to the side of the display.
What is the average electricity usage?
power per kWh. The typical Origin New South Wales household consumption can vary between 1,250 and 1,600 units per quarter depending on type, size, age and usage of appliances, the size and layout of the home and the number of people living in the home.
What is peak electricity time?
Peak Hours
hours are when electricity demand is the highest, you pay the highest amount per kWh. In the summer, these hours are typically from 10:00 am- 8:00 pm during weekdays. In the winter, these peak hours are typically around 7:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.
What are Economy 7 hours?
What are the Economy 7 times? The off-peak electricity times for your E7 meter will vary depending on where you live and who your provider is. Usually you get your seven hours of off-peak electricity sometime between 11pm and 8am. This might be split up into chunks of time.
Do smart meters have day and night rates?
Most smart meters being installed are single rate purely because the vast majority of homes are single rate, however two rate smart meters are available for those on a two rate tariff.
How much cheaper is economy 7?
Tariffs compared: Economy 7 vs a normal electricity tariff
| ELECTRICITY TARIFF | AVERAGE PEAK RATE |
|---|---|
| Cheapest Economy 7 | 12.1p/kWh |
| Cheapest normal | 10.9/kWh |
| (1) Based on regulator Ofgem’s average usage figure for Economy 7 of 4,200 kilowatt hours (kWh) a year. Economy 7 assumes 42% off-peak usage. Last updated: April 2020. |
Which is higher day or night meter reading?
Scroll or wait until you see the ‘R1’ and ‘R2’ screens. R1 is your Day reading, and R2 is your Night reading.
What time of the day is electricity cheaper?
Electricity is often cheaper late at night or early in the morning, so those will be the times when you can save money on your electric bill. This is because these are typical off-peak hours when not as many people are using electricity.
What uses the most electricity in a house?
The Top 5 Biggest Users of Electricity in Your Home
- Air Conditioning & Heating. Your HVAC system uses the most energy of any single appliance or system at 46 percent of the average U.S. home’s energy consumption.
- Water Heating.
- Appliances.
- Lighting.
- Television and Media Equipment.
Is electricity cheaper after 6pm?
A new electricity tariff will make it cheaper to run the washing machine and other appliances at night. Most standard households pay the same for their electricity whether they use it at 3am or 6pm around 10p-14p per kWh.
How much electricity do I get for R500?
253 kWH
Currently R 1.9714 / kWH for a typical residential property pre or post paid. So for your R500 = 253 kWH.
What time of day is electricity most expensive?
Specific peak and off-peak hours vary by supplier, but a general rule of thumb is off-peak hours are at night, while peak hours occur during the day. Electricity used during the peak hours of the late afternoon will be more expensive than electricity used in the early morning.
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