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🔌 Understanding Frank Meter Configurations

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Written by Cory
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Electricity meters come in different types depending on how and when power is supplied to your property. Here's a breakdown of the most common Frank meter configurations, what they do, and how they affect your electricity usage and costs.

⚡ Uncontrolled Meter (UN24)

  • Configuration Code: UN24

  • Description:

    • One register = one reading

    • Power is available 24 hours a day

    • Commonly used for power points and general appliances

    • Can be the only meter at a property

    • Premium cost per unit due to constant availability

🔥 Controlled Meter (CN19 and variations)

  • Configuration Code: CN19, CN18, etc.

  • Description:

    • One register = one reading

    • Includes a relay that allows the Network Company to turn off supply during peak demand

    • The number (e.g., 19) indicates minimum hours of supply per day (actual hours may vary by region)

    • Commonly used for hot water cylinders or underfloor heating

    • Appliances must be permanently wired

    • Must be used with another meter configuration type e.g UN or IN

    • Lower cost per unit

🧩 All Inclusive Meter (IN24 or IN19 and variations)

  • Configuration Code: IN24, IN19, etc.

  • Description:

    • One register = one reading

    • Combines features of Uncontrolled and Controlled meters

    • Includes a relay for hot water control during peak demand

    • Power points and lighting have 24-hour supply

    • Can be the only meter at a property

    • Cost per unit is either the same as Uncontrolled or somewhere between Uncontrolled and Controlled

🌞 Day/Night Meter (DUN16/NUN8)

  • Configuration Code: DUN16, NUN8

  • Description:

    • Two registers = two readings

    • Provides 24-hour supply

    • Day register: 7am–11pm (or 7am–9pm in Orion/Electra networks)

    • Night register: 11pm–7am (or 9pm–7am in Orion/Electra networks)

    • Can be the only meter configuration combo at a property

    • Day rate is higher than Uncontrolled (except in Wellington)

    • Night rate is lower in most areas

    • In Orion Network, hot water setup varies and may not be easily identifiable

🌙 Night Only Meter (NO8 or CN8)

  • Configuration Code: NO8, CN8

  • Description:

    • One register = one reading

    • Includes a relay that turns off power at 7am

    • Supply is available only from 11pm–7am

    • Commonly used for Night Store heaters

    • Must be used with another meter

☀️ Solar Meter (EG24)

  • Configuration Code: EG24

  • Description:

    • Records generation sent back to the grid

    • Used with import/export meters

    • Helps track solar energy production

📝 Notes:

  • Meter configuration codes may vary slightly by network area.

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