22-04-2020, 13:22
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Re: Smart meters
My advice is get rid of a smart meter, far more trouble than they're worth.
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22-04-2020, 14:17
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Re: Smart meters
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ
My advice is get rid of a smart meter, far more trouble than they're worth.
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Better not to have one installed.
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22-04-2020, 17:49
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Re: Smart meters
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Originally Posted by pip08456
Better not to have one installed.
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Exactly, really happy Bulb for not making me have one and their prices.
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23-04-2020, 17:14
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Re: Smart meters
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ
My advice is get rid of a smart meter, far more trouble than they're worth.
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Easier said than done.
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24-04-2020, 10:11
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Re: Smart meters
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Originally Posted by richard s
Do the smart ass meters need electricity to take the readings and send the signal to the supplier or are they using my lecy to run their meters and my wifi.
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The electricity meters use electricity but the connection is before the meter so you don’t pay. Most gas meters have a battery with a ten year life
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24-04-2020, 11:05
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Re: Smart meters
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Originally Posted by progers
The electricity meters use electricity but the connection is before the meter so you don’t pay. Most gas meters have a battery with a ten year life
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My gas meter is still mechanical, seems more reliable than depending on an electricity supply.
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24-04-2020, 12:11
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Re: Smart meters
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ
My advice is get rid of a smart meter, far more trouble than they're worth.
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Like water meters, once installed you can't get shot of them.
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20-05-2020, 03:12
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An Awesome Dude
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I have heard people are able to get rid of them BUT THEY CHARGE AN ARM AND A LEG TO DO IT!!!!!!
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11-12-2020, 17:18
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Re: Smart meters
It's been a while, but the SMART meter touts are at it again.
A phonecall, obviously rushing over their identity, asking me to confirm the fitting date as next Tuesday.
Nope.
"You are obliged to have one by your supplier contract".
Nope.
"It will soon be a legal requirement to have one fitted".
Nope.
"If you do not get one fitted for free, you will have to pay for the meter and installation yourself".
Nope.
"Your provider will not be able to put you on their best tariff without a SMART meter and so you will lose out financially".
Nope.
"Why don't you want one?"
I do not trust them..............
He hung up.
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11-12-2020, 17:55
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Re: Smart meters
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Originally Posted by Taf
It's been a while, but the SMART meter touts are at it again.
A phonecall, obviously rushing over their identity, asking me to confirm the fitting date as next Tuesday.
Nope.
"You are obliged to have one by your supplier contract".
Nope.
"It will soon be a legal requirement to have one fitted".
Nope.
"If you do not get one fitted for free, you will have to pay for the meter and installation yourself".
Nope.
"Your provider will not be able to put you on their best tariff without a SMART meter and so you will lose out financially".
Nope.
"Why don't you want one?"
I do not trust them..............
He hung up.
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The tiny companies I use for gas/ electric have never bothered me about smart meters. Top tip, never give them your phone no ! Its not needed to get a utility supply.
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11-12-2020, 19:52
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Re: Smart meters
Whoever I was with a few years ago tried to get me to have one, and "booked me an appointment" to swap. I told them I to cancel it, I would not let anyone on my property to do so, and if they tried I'd call the police. Never heard from them again about it, no other supplier has tried.
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11-12-2020, 21:31
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Re: Smart meters
SSE (now OVO?) Keep writing to tell me our electricity meter is out of calibration and 'has expired', they phoned today which was a first so it looks like they're upping their game. Have been searching online and am struggling to find out definitively if what they're saying about the old meter is true or not.
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11-12-2020, 22:34
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Re: Smart meters
Well meters do technically have a lifespan, but you dont have to have a smart meter, if they want to replace it, tell them you want a proper one
This is old, but still quite informative ;
https://www.which.co.uk/news/2018/02...a-smart-meter/
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11-12-2020, 23:12
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Re: Smart meters
Thanks, interesting read.
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12-12-2020, 04:19
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An Awesome Dude
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Taf
"Why don't you want one?"
I do not trust them..............
He hung up.
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Good for you for standing up to him!!! (Most probably would have caved)
Probably wasnt even the power co!!
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