Set the alarm clock for 11:26 am

How to use the online alarm clock

Before handing the visit over, set an alarm for 11:26 am so the next person knows when to show the water company representative the meter. That leaves the reading and any access details tied to a clear moment rather than a vague note about late morning. With 12:00 pm approaching, the alert also gives them time to locate the meter cupboard and have the relevant information ready.

Because someone else is taking responsibility, test the alarm sound now, while you can still confirm that it is audible and the volume is suitable. A successful test avoids leaving the handover dependent on an alert nobody has heard. This browser alarm cannot remind the representative’s host if the browser has been closed or the phone or computer has gone to sleep, so keep it running and awake until 11:26 am. If that cannot be guaranteed, leave a separate reminder with the person taking over.

A meter cupboard can be dim even before the morning has fully given way to midday. Check the surrounding light during the handover, and place a torch nearby or switch on the hall light before 11:26 am. Position the light so the meter face is clear without glare; the representative and the person assisting can then read the figures promptly without searching for a switch at the appointment time.