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Jaymoss 21-05-2021 12:03
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36080326)
is there a monthly fee for using an electric metre?
they pretty much all have standing charges normally a daily rate so I guess you could call it a charge for the supply of which the meter is part of but no charge just to have smart

alanbjames 21-05-2021 17:50
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
not as far as im aware.

Mr K 21-05-2021 21:39
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
If you can read numbers you're as smart as a smart meter. If you can't, by all means get one.

Hugh 21-05-2021 22:13
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36080365)
If you can read numbers you're as smart as a smart meter. If you can't, by all means get one.
If you want to read your meter daily for accurate up to date bills and let you see when your peaks of usage are, you’re as smart as a smart meter.

Jaymoss 21-05-2021 23:26
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36080369)
If you want to read your meter daily for accurate up to date bills and let you see when your peaks of usage are, you’re as smart as a smart meter.
Because no one can work it out for themselves?

Hugh 21-05-2021 23:47
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36080376)
Because no one can work it out for themselves?
Only if you take daily/12 hourly readings, then input that into an Excel spreadsheet, and use the graph option* - my smart meter sends the info to my supplier, who gives me usage graphs.

*other spreadsheet/graph options are available

Jaymoss 22-05-2021 00:08
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36080377)
Only if you take daily/12 hourly readings, then input that into an Excel spreadsheet, and use the graph option* - my smart meter sends the info to my supplier, who gives me usage graphs.

*other spreadsheet/graph options are available
well I used none of them and I know I use about 11 kwh per day (leccy) and my usage is higher when I do washing cook dinner and shower. Not rocket science

Hugh 22-05-2021 11:26
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
I’m glad what works for you works for you - that’s what matters.

Mr K 22-05-2021 11:35
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36080377)
Only if you take daily/12 hourly readings, then input that into an Excel spreadsheet, and use the graph option* - my smart meter sends the info to my supplier, who gives me usage graphs.

*other spreadsheet/graph options are available
You'll end up paying the same each month Hugh, no matter what the fancy graphs/ spreadsheets say.

Choosing the cheapest supplier, and switching if needed is best plan. Smart meters aren't there for your benefit.

Jaymoss 22-05-2021 12:14
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36080404)
You'll end up paying the same each month Hugh, no matter what the fancy graphs/ spreadsheets say.

Choosing the cheapest supplier, and switching if needed is best plan. Smart meters aren't there for your benefit.
Yeah it is like looking thinking OMG I am using so much at this precise moment I will have to start handwashing my clothes and breathing on my dinner to cook it

SMART meters are there so the suppliers know when peak is and eventually you mark my words will start tiered tariffs where peak times cost more as a big screw you to the consumer

heero_yuy 22-05-2021 12:34
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36080407)

SMART meters are there so the suppliers know when peak is and eventually you mark my words will start tiered tariffs where peak times cost more as a big screw you to the consumer
If you've explored the menus on these meters there's a section with about 8 different total uses at different tariffs.

Jaymoss 22-05-2021 12:58
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36080409)
If you've explored the menus on these meters there's a section with about 8 different total uses at different tariffs.
I will not have one in my house until I am forced to kicking and screaming NO

see the scale is already tipping in their balance

Carth 22-05-2021 13:18
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
We have a smart gas meter . . the gadget that tells us what/where/how much etc is in a cupboard somewhere . . . and it's staying there - alone - there will not be an electrical version joining it ;)

Jaymoss 22-05-2021 13:23
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36080415)
We have a smart gas meter . . the gadget that tells us what/where/how much etc is in a cupboard somewhere . . . and it's staying there - alone - there will not be an electrical version joining it ;)
you will have no choice come next meter change. By law they have to be changed at certain intervals and they wont fit a dumb meter then

Carth 22-05-2021 13:34
Re: Electric Smart Meters
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36080416)
you will have no choice come next meter change. By law they have to be changed at certain intervals and they wont fit a dumb meter then
Oh. I was under the impression we consumers still had a choice as they weren't (yet) compulsory?


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