Circuit breakers off, but domestic electric meter showing slight usage?

[MayorofBV]

Hi folks. I have a fairly old electric meter, with a spinning wheel and mechanical digits. When I turn my big red circuit breakers off in my flat, the meter wheel is still spinning, but very slowly indeed. It takes you a minute to detect any movement. Is this normal? Perhaps there is always some current just to power the meter etc? Or should I get my electricity supplier to take a look. Thanks!

 

[BorisJ]

No it is not normal.

 

[MayorofBV]

Thank you Boris. Could it be that the smoke detectors and CO2 detectors by-pass the circuit break box? But I don't think this could be right?

 

[Sharpend]

Can you upload some pictures of your consumer unit and the associated metering equipment of the property.?

 

[binky]

A meter that old is due for replacement.

 

[J'adore electrics]

If it’s a flat in a converted building, it maybe powering communal area lighting or something of that nature.
I’ve seen this before in converted properties.

Definitely needs investigation and recommend new meter as @binky suggests

 

[poni]

upload some pictures of your consumer unit and the associated metering equipment

Could it be that the smoke detectors and CO2 detectors by-pass the circuit break box

we would need photos to be sure, but the disk should stop with time