I have talked to Richard too. Nice reasonable guy.
I don't think being out of the country matters. People often get house-sitters or have people stay, so electricity continues to be used. All that matters is the actual meter reading, which was wrong, and you documented it. Really, I would be surprised if it is hard to get it fixed.
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On a related subject...during last meter reading it was raining and the guy opened our gate to drive closer. When our gate is closed, it means the dog is out. Luckily, this particular time the dog had come inside. I REALLY don't want the HELCO guy opening the gate to drive up the drive. The dog will bolt. I've thought of putting a sign on the gate not to drive thru - I don't mind neighbors opening to walk up to the house, but a whole car coming thru is just asking for problems. Has anyone had special instruct's for HELCO readers? Our dog's goal in life is to wreak havoc with those tasty chickens next door.
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We just informed HELCO that we have dogs and do not want the meter reader coming onto the property. We read the meter ourselves and send in the numbers.
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Every time you feel yourself getting pulled into other people's nonsense, repeat these words: Not my circus, not my monkeys.
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Can anyone explain how to check my bill?
I would like to go out to meter when I see the Helco employee come to read it,and check their accuracy.
Thank you
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Go to Google, put in Helco how to read your meter.
Helco has a illustration of the five dials and easy to follow directions on how to take a reading.
We keep our gate locked so read our meter monthly and send it in.
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Just called. Talked to Richard. He looked at our bill and the first thing he said was "Wow..What happened". I told him the situation...gave him the current meter numbers....and he said the corrected bill will be sent today. Easy as that.
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This thread reaffirmed my desire to go solar.
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Originally posted by terracore
This thread reaffirmed my desire to go solar.
second that. Easier said than done I am learning.
Lots of tech know how that I sure lack and don't have "energy" to learn. Wish getting/going solar was an easy process...like solar for dumbies[
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DIY Solar Home Panels vs Factory Solar Panels
Lot's of great idea's here..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN85k-Ywy98&feature=related
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OK...I did not get the revised ebill from Helco they said would be sent today. Worried?...Alittle. I'll give it another day. Then I start calling people again.
