Spikie Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi all. Our water bill has rocketed and I want to make sure it is all due to our actions rather than leaks. I checked this morning and the reading was 165 5038, 8 hours later (while I was out) it is now 165 5127. I assume the 165 is the relevant and important bit, but how much should the red numbers change when 'no' water is being used? The gas meter has changed 1 unit over the 8 hours, so the boiler hasn't had any water, nor have any taps or showers used any. I assume everyone loses bits here and there, is that what the change is, or do I need to investigate further? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 do you have a leak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 looks like you got a leak contact yorkshire water Think they fix them free if its only just started leaking Look on top of meter usually a spinning disc to show if water is being used /If taps off and disc spinning its a leak :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phawley Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 You only read the black numbers, the red numbers are part units. If the meter is definitely moving while you are out check your toilet cistern some overflows go down the pan now and may not be noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikie Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 You only read the black numbers, the red numbers are part units. I guessed as much, but what does a 100th of a unit mean? A cup, a pint, a gallon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrod Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I guessed as much, but what does a 100th of a unit mean? A cup, a pint, a gallon?A unit is a cubic metre, so 1/100 of that is 10 litres, roughly a small bucket. Which I think will be about 2p (if a unit is still £2). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phawley Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Try here ..... http://www.yorkshirewater.com/your-water-services/water-meters/understanding-water-meters.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikie Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Try here ..... http://www.yorkshirewater.com/your-water-services/water-meters/understanding-water-meters.aspx That was my first stop and it was next to no use But thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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