Trusted by UK distributors, utilities, and contractors
A trusted electrical meter supplier for the UK trade
Whether you're an electrical contractor wiring a new build, a landlord installing tenant sub-meters, an M&E consultant specifying a commercial fit-out, or a facilities manager replacing legacy kWh meters across a multi-site portfolio, Owen Brothers supplies the right metering equipment, fully MID approved, with stock held in the UK and dispatched from our Oldham facility.
We sell directly to:
- Electrical contractors and installers
- Property developers and housebuilders
- Landlords and managing agents (tenant billing)
- Facilities and energy managers
- M&E consultants and specifiers
- OEMs and panel builders
- Caravan parks, marinas, EV charging operators
Our full range of electrical meters and metering equipment
Browse by category below. Every product is held in UK stock unless marked otherwise, ships from Oldham, and is backed by our in-house technical team.
Single Phase kWh Meters
Direct-connected and DIN rail single phase electricity meters from 45A to 100A, all MID approved. Includes bi-directional models for solar PV and battery storage.
Shop Single Phase Meters →Three Phase kWh Meters
Direct-connected, CT-operated, panel-mount and Rogowski three phase meters for commercial and industrial loads. MID Class B accuracy.
Shop Three Phase Meters →Pre-Payment Meters
Metro single phase pre-payment electricity meters and the new METGAS gas pre-payment range — ideal for landlords, HMOs, caravan parks and EV bays.
Shop Pre-Payment Meters →Current Transformers & Rogowski Coils
Solid-core CTs from 100A to 5000A, plus calibrated Rogowski coils for retrofit installations where bus-bar access is restricted.
Shop Current Transformers →Metering Enclosures & Installation Kits
2-way, 3-way and 5-way metal enclosures with drop-down lids, plus test terminal blocks, ancillary equipment and heating panels for compliant installation.
Shop Installation Equipment →Remote Monitoring & Energy Management
OBM-LoRa units for wireless meter reading, plus the ReadMyMeter online portal for live consumption tracking across multi-site portfolios.
Explore Remote Monitoring →Why UK contractors choose Owen Brothers as their metering equipment supplier
Six reasons we've been the UK's go-to electrical meter supplier for over 70 years:
Over 70 years of UK metering heritage
Established in 1953, Owen Brothers has supplied kWh meters and metering equipment across every UK industry — from post-war housebuilding to modern smart sub-metering deployments.
Own-brand OB-series products
Our OB-series meters (OB112, OB113-MOD, OB115-MOD, OB415-MOD, OB418, OB737, OB4373, OB4374) are designed for UK installation standards, with Modbus, RS485 and pulsed outputs as standard.
Fully MID approved range
Every billing-grade meter we sell is MID approved to Class B accuracy — legally compliant for tenant billing, sub-metering and EV charging applications.
UK stock and same-day dispatch
Stock is held at our Oldham warehouse. Orders placed before our daily cut-off are dispatched the same working day across the UK.
In-house technical support
Speak to a UK metering engineer on +44 (0) 161 624 6211 — no overseas call centres, no scripted responses. We help you size CTs, choose between Rogowski and solid-core, and configure Modbus outputs.
Trade pricing for bulk and contract orders
Tiered trade pricing for contractors, distributors and project-based purchases. Open a trade account for net terms and dedicated account management.
MID approved electricity meters — what UK buyers need to know
If you're billing a tenant, recharging a sub-meter, or selling electricity at an EV charge point or marina berth, UK law requires a MID approved meter. The Measuring Instruments Directive (now retained in UK law as the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016) sets minimum accuracy standards for any meter used in trade — meaning anywhere a reading translates into money charged.
Most of our meters carry MID Class B accuracy (1% tolerance), which exceeds the legal minimum for billing applications. Typical use cases include:
- Sub-metering tenants in HMOs, flats and student accommodation
- Caravan park and marina hook-ups
- EV charging point billing
- FOffice sub-tenant recharges
- Shopping centre and retail unit billing
- Solar PV export measurement (bi-directional MID models)
All certificates of MID approval are available on request.
Browse all MID approved meters →Beyond meters: energy monitoring and remote reading systems
For multi-site portfolios, large commercial buildings and managing agents, manual meter reading is no longer practical. Owen Brothers supplies a full wireless remote monitoring stack:
- OBM-LoRa wireless units — long-range LoRaWAN modules that retrofit to any pulsed-output meter and stream readings to the cloud.
- ReadMyMeter online portal — view consumption, generate bills, set alerts and export data across every meter in your portfolio.
- OB4373 & OB4374 monitoring kits — three-phase multi-circuit meters with Rogowski coils and 12 months of remote monitoring access included.
Sign in to the live portal at readmymeter.co.uk
xplore remote monitoring →Electrical metering for every UK sector
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- Residential & build-to-rent — single phase MID meters for tenant billing
- Commercial property — three phase CT meters for offices, retail, warehouses
- Industrial & manufacturing — Rogowski monitoring kits for high-current loads
- EV charging — bi-directional MID meters for charge-point operators
- Solar PV & battery storage — bi-directional import/export meters
- Caravan parks, marinas & holiday lets — pre-payment electricity meters
- Data centres & critical infrastructure — multi-circuit monitoring kits
- Education & healthcare estates — multi-site remote monitoring
Buying in volume? Open a trade account
Owen Brothers offers dedicated trade pricing for contractors, distributors, panel builders and project-based purchases. A trade account gives you:
- Tiered volume pricing
- Net 30 payment terms (subject to credit check)
- A named account manager
- Custom panel build and metering enclosure quotations
- Project-specific stock holding
- Technical pre-sales support on Modbus, M-Bus and LoRa integrations
Request a trade quote — call +44 (0) 161 624 6211 or email sales@owen-brothers.com
Request Trade Quote →UK dispatch, expert support, full warranty
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Fast UK delivery
Free standard UK shipping on orders over £99. Same-day dispatch on stocked items ordered before our daily cut-off.
UK-based technical support
Speak to a metering engineer Mon–Fri, 9:00am–4:30pm on +44 (0) 161 624 6211. Pre-sales technical advice is free of charge.
Manufacturer warranty
All Owen Brothers OB-series meters carry a manufacturer warranty. Returns accepted under our published return policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a MID approved meter to bill my tenants in the UK?
Yes. Under the UK Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, any electricity meter whose reading is used to charge money to a third party must be MID approved. This applies to landlords sub-metering tenants, caravan park hook-ups, marina berths, EV charge points and any commercial recharge arrangement.
What's the difference between a direct-connected and a CT-operated meter?
Direct-connected meters wire the load current straight through the meter and are used for supplies up to 100A. For larger loads, a CT-operated meter is paired with a current transformer that scales the current down to a 5A or 1A signal the meter can read. Above 200A, CT operation is the norm.
Are Owen Brothers electrical meters MID approved?
Yes — every billing-grade meter in our OB-series range, including the OB112, OB113-MOD, OB115-MOD, OB415-MOD and OB418, is MID Class B approved. Certificates are supplied on request.
Can you supply meters with Modbus or pulse outputs for building management systems?
Yes. The OB415-MOD, OB418 and OB115-MOD all include RS485 Modbus RTU as standard, plus pulsed outputs for legacy BMS integration. Our three phase range supports the same protocols.
Do you ship outside the UK?
Yes. We ship to over 50 countries via express international courier. Contact sales@owen-brothers.com for an international quote.
What's the lead time on bulk orders?
Stock items dispatch the same working day if ordered before our daily cut-off. For volume orders (typically 50+ units) we'll confirm exact lead times at quote stage — usually within 5 working days.
Your local electrical meter supplier in Oldham, Manchester & the North West
Owen Brothers operates from Glen Trading Estate on Wellyhole Street, Oldham — at the heart of the North West's industrial belt. We supply contractors and distributors across Greater Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield and the wider North West daily, with collections available from our Oldham facility by prior arrangement.
Whether you're a Manchester-based electrical contractor needing same-day stock, a Leeds property developer specifying a tenant sub-metering scheme, or a Liverpool facilities team upgrading energy monitoring — we're a short courier hop away.
Owen Brothers Metering UK Ltd
Glen Trading Estate, Wellyhole Street Oldham OL4 3BF, United Kingdom
Phone+44 (0) 161 624 6211
Emailsales@owen-brothers.com
HoursMon–Fri, 9:00am–4:30pm
Ready to order? Talk to a UK electrical meter supplier you can trust
Whether you need a single MID approved kWh meter or a portfolio-wide sub-metering rollout, Owen Brothers has the stock, the technical depth and the 70 years of UK experience to deliver. Call us, email us, or shop online — same team, same Oldham warehouse, since 1953.