What button do I press to get a meter reading?
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’
How do you enter a vend code on a British gas meter?
Manually add my electricity top-up using my smart energy monitor
- Select Electricity Prepay from menu, then, Add vend code.
- Use + or – to enter code and press next/del to move forward.
- Hold next/del to move back.
- Select next/del to accept after you’ve entered the code.
How do I get a meter reading from a British gas smart meter?
If your meter has three barcodes on it, here’s how to take a meter reading:
- Press green A button twice and then hold down to get to menus.
- Keep scrolling through options until the meter reading display screen shows “Total Act Import”. This shows your meter reading.
- If you go too far, keep pressing the button.
How do I get a meter reading from a British Gas smart meter?
How do you take a meter reading?
Read the dials from left to right. If the pointer is between the two numbers, always take the lower number. If the pointer is directly over a number, write down that one. If the pointer falls between 9 and 0, write down 9 and reduce the reading you’ve already taken for the dial on it’s left by one.
What is my vend code?
You will find your vend code on any receipt, whether you receive it on paper, via text message or email. It may be anything between 20-60 digits long. If you have ignored notifications that your credit is low or if you wish to activate Emergency Credit early; press the ‘E-Credit’ button on the Payment screen.
How do I top up my electric key?
Find your nearest PayPoint and Payzone. To top up, take your key to the till and tell the cashier how much you’d like to pay. They’ll put your key into a reader to top up your key. You normally have to top up a minimum of £5, and it has to be in whole pounds.
Can I give my British Gas meter reading by phone?
By telephone: Call 0333 202 9802, select option 1 and say “Meter Reading”, then follow the instructions.
Which numbers do I read on a gas meter?
To read the meter: Read the first 4 dials from left to right – ignore the large dials or red dials. If the pointer is between two numbers, write down the lower number – if it’s between 9 and 0, write down 9. If the pointer is directly over a number, write down that number.
How do I get meter reading in Vend mode?
Ensure you correctly enter the code into your meter by pressing the A button (the blue button in the bottom left of the keypad). When you press the A button, the screen should say “VEND MODE”. You should then type in the vend code which shows on the receipt.
What is a vend code first utility?
In the event that your top-up fails you will need to manually enter the 20, 40 or 60 digit code that will appear on your PayPoint receipt and is issued with all methods of payment. This code is called a ‘Vend Code’. Simply press the Main Menu button on the Home Screen and select ‘Vend Codes’.
How do I activate my British Gas Key?
Activating your card
- Put your key or card into the meter for at least a minute to activate it.
- Top up your key or card at a convenient Payzone or Post Office.
- Put the key or card into your meter. Electricity credit will transfer automatically.
Can I top up my key meter Online?
You can also top up online or over the phone. And if you run out of credit unexpectedly, you’ll be able to get some emergency credit sent straight to your meter.
Which meter reading is which?
You read the meter from left to right. Similarly to single rate meters, ignore any numbers in red. When the pointer is between two numbers, record the lower number. If it’s between 9 and 0, record 9.
What is vend code?
Top-up Failure. In the event that your top-up fails you will need to manually enter the 20, 40 or 60 digit code that will appear on your PayPoint receipt and is issued with all methods of payment. This code is called a ‘Vend Code’. Simply press the Main Menu button on the Home Screen and select ‘Vend Codes’.
What is vend mode on meter?
Using your meter keypad to add credit manually The screen will show ‘VEND MODE’. Type your 20-digit code on the meter keypad. Once you’ve started, the blue ‘A’ key becomes a delete button, so if you go wrong, you can use it to go back and delete one number at a time. When you’ve entered all 20 digits, press ‘B’.
How do I find my vend code?
Why is my British Gas electric key not working?
If your electricity key seems to be broken, firstly, try cleaning the gold chip on the key and try again. Check the electricity meter for any error messages and follow guidelines on Understanding messages on your meter page to see what you need to do as you may need an engineer rather than a new electricity key.