Taking a meter reading
Enter the number on the meter face, not the units you think were used. Petak calculates the difference and shows the charge before you commit it.
Walk the site
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1Open
Choose the spot
Open the next due or overdue spot and select the metered power line.
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2Read
Type the counter value
Enter the number printed on the meter. Petak previews the units and amount at the saved rate.
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3Check
Look at the preview
If the difference is unexpected, check the spot and meter before saving the reading.
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4Save
Commit the reading
Save it and the line is ready for the bill. A lower value is rejected because a meter counter only goes up.
If the meter was replaced
Edit the previous reading or the spot's opening value to match the new meter. Do not force a lower current reading into the period; that would hide the replacement in the arithmetic.
Read next
Charge rules
Set Petak charge rules for base rent, a capped turnover share, metered power, day pitches, late fees and discounts without hiding missing inputs.
NextThe collection round
Use Petak's collection round to work through paid, due and overdue spots, see missing inputs and record what has arrived.