MRAB Meter Reading Techniques

Question 1

When reading an analog dial meter with 5 dials, you should read the dials in which order?

Accepted Answer

Left to right

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Right to left

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Top to bottom

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Bottom to top

Question 2

On a standard 5-dial meter, when a pointer appears to be exactly on a number, you should:

Accepted Answer

Check the dial to the right to confirm

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Record the number the pointer is on

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Record the next higher number

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Average the two adjacent numbers

Question 3

A meter reading of 04821 was recorded last month. This month the meter shows 05109. What is the consumption?

Accepted Answer

288

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278

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298

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268

Question 4

What does it mean when a meter's dials alternate in direction of rotation?

Accepted Answer

This is normal — adjacent dials rotate in opposite directions

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The meter is broken

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The meter needs to be replaced

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Only even-numbered dials should be read

Question 5

A digital meter displays 09998. If usage since last read is 45 units, what will the meter display next read?

Accepted Answer

00043

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10043

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10053

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09953

Question 6

Which condition would require a meter reader to flag a meter for further inspection?

Accepted Answer

The meter reading is lower than the previous recorded reading

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The meter is mounted at eye level

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The meter has a digital display

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The meter is located inside the home