Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36178914)

Yes, but they ignore that , and still keep pestering about it at every opportunity.

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As long as you don't respond, or let them have access, then quite a long time.

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36178898)

I thought the point of a "Tracker" is it goes up/down, not a fixed price ?

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees

You don’t own the meter the energy company does

Originally Posted by Mr K

Yes, but they ignore that and still keep pestering about it at every opportunity..

Originally Posted by nashville

I heard that much bad reports about them, I just decided to keep reading my own meter, SP keep asking me if the can come and install one, Not sure how long I can put them off

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36178914)

Yes, but they ignore that , and still keep pestering about it at every opportunity.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36178914)

As long as you don't respond, or let them have access, then quite a long time.

Originally Posted by Dude111 (Post 36178929)

Ya its GOOD to resist as long as possible!!!

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36178928)

It's fixed for a year when you join the Tracker but I believe they have to change it every 3 months to a different fixed price, I'm not sure why but the first Tracker was December 23 then April 24 and now July 24.

Basically when you sign up you get it fixed for 12 months based on the formula used for that period.

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36178930)

Not really.
When Ive switched, the new supplier usually contacted me to say my meter is past its working life, and needs changing.
Each time Ive replied saying not interested, and they have not really bothered me again.


Not so true now.
The majority of old meters are now approaching EOL, and are no longer made, so SMART is the only replacement choice.
If they want, they can force you to change, just like they can force you onto prepay. So far they choose not to do this, but the time will come.
On top of that, they are slowly making all the better/cheaper tariffs for SMART meters only, so holding out will eventually just cost you more.
There comes a point when it just makes little sense to keep waiting, a point I have now reached.

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Its really not. Again you need to get away from conspiricy theories.

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The tracker site I looked at shows a daily price.
So I understood it to mean you paid the tracker price each day.

[ Easily done since SMART meters can take daily readings ]

What you describe is nothing more than a fixed rate tariff.
That seems pointless and doesnt seem like it needs a smart meter either.

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36178934)

Looking on the Octopus site, the price changes daily.





What seems to be fixed is the formula used to work out the price, and the standing charge.
The price per unit changes daily (using the formula). You keep that fixed formula for 12 months.

Originally Posted by Dude111 (Post 36178929)

Ya thats the sad part.... Really they can do whatever they want at any time!!

I guess it comes down to whos will is stronger??

Ya its GOOD to resist as long as possible!!!

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 36178947)

Energy companies have always owned the meters. It's not a new thing.

It's not good to resit. Step away from all the conspiracies.

Originally Posted by Stephen

It's not good to resit. Step away from all the conspiracies.

Originally Posted by Dude111 (Post 36178950)

So we should willingly accept stuff that isnt good for us??

These smart meters bombard your whole house with RF energy that YOU CANT GET AWAY FROM unless the power goes out!

Of course the power companies are trying to force this... THEY MAKE OUT LIKE BANDITS!!

http://techwellness.com/blogs/expert...out-for-health

Not everything new in this world IS GOOD.....

Here’s why people, communities and governments around the world are rejecting smart meters:

• Radiofrequency interference causing malfunctioning of wireless equipment such as Wi-Fi and Netflix
• Radiofrequency interference causing malfunctioning of medical equipment such as pacemakers and wireless insulin pumps
• Radiofrequency spikes causing appliances to break
• Health effects like migraines, nausea, vomiting, muscle spasms, heart palpitations and sleeplessness caused by intense bursts of radiofrequency radiation that has just been classified as a “possible carcinogen” by the World Health Organization — in the same category as lead, engine exhaust and DDT
• Cybersecurity breaches
• Excessive billing
• Interception of personal identity information
• Electrical fires

Originally Posted by Dude111 (Post 36178950)

So we should willingly accept stuff that isnt good for us??

These smart meters bombard your whole house with RF energy that YOU CANT GET AWAY FROM unless the power goes out!

Of course the power companies are trying to force this... THEY MAKE OUT LIKE BANDITS!!

http://techwellness.com/blogs/expert...out-for-health

Not everything new in this world IS GOOD.....

Here’s why people, communities and governments around the world are rejecting smart meters:

• Radiofrequency interference causing malfunctioning of wireless equipment such as Wi-Fi and Netflix
• Radiofrequency interference causing malfunctioning of medical equipment such as pacemakers and wireless insulin pumps
• Radiofrequency spikes causing appliances to break
• Health effects like migraines, nausea, vomiting, muscle spasms, heart palpitations and sleeplessness caused by intense bursts of radiofrequency radiation that has just been classified as a “possible carcinogen” by the World Health Organization — in the same category as lead, engine exhaust and DDT
• Cybersecurity breaches
• Excessive billing
• Interception of personal identity information
• Electrical fires