On Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:46:30 -0000, "Brian Gaff"
wrote:

OK they do say they reserve the right to check it, but what can a meter
reader do other than read the display of what they must have been able to
get by their link unless there is a major bug we do not know about.

They check the security seals on the meters and the main supply fuse, also the
condition of the flexible stainless pipe on the gas supply.

Possibly the integrity of the earth bonding too.
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