Reading your gas meter is easy! We use two kinds of meters.
One is a direct dial meter that can be read like a digital clock. If you have a direct dial meter, simply record the numbers in the order they appear.
The most common type of meter has clock-type dials as shown below. The meter may have four to six dials. Read the dials from left to right.
If the dial hand is not directly on a number, record the preceding number. In the example, dial B reads “9” and dial D reads “2.”
When a hand is directly on a number, always check the dial to the right. If the hand on the right is NOT ON OR PASSED THE ZERO, record the preceding number. The hand on dial B is not on or passed the zero, therefore, dial A would read the preceding number “2.” Dial D has passed the zero, therefore, dial C would read “3.”
The meter in this diagram reads 2932.
You can figure out your natural gas usage by subtracting your last meter read from your current read.
Meter Tampering Is Illegal
Tampering with natural gas meters and piping endangers the lives and property of yourself and others. This act may lead to discontinued service, criminal prosecution or both.
Ultimately, this unlawful act affects everyone. If you know of someone tampering with gas lines or meters, please call us at 1-800-631-6041. All information will be kept confidential.
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