Smart Meters

Rowlf · 23-01-2017, 21:26

I understand every home is to have a Smart Meter by 2020. Thought we might as well get one in in good time. The engineers came and said one would not work in our house as the electric meter and the gas meter are too far apart.
They did however fit a more up to date meter for each. The electric meter is under the stairs in the hall way and the gas meter is under the sink in the kitchen. Surely we cannot be the only house with this arrangement so what happens between now and 2020 ? Will Smart meters be modified to be more smart and work with more distance between the gas and electric and if the two meters need re siting will the provider pay for the work that will be needed?
Has anyone on the Web had a smart meter yet and if so how far are their meters apart?

cashman · 23-01-2017, 21:40

We have refused a couple of times to have em, after speaking to a few that have got em and are not happy at all due to various stuff, fuel cost for one.

Michael1954 · 23-01-2017, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Rowlf

I understand every home is to have a Smart Meter by 2020.

Is this optional or compulsory?

gpick24 · 23-01-2017, 21:46

Optional

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Rowlf · 23-01-2017, 21:57

I hope you are right gpick24 .

Rowlf · 23-01-2017, 22:07

How come the cost is greater Cashman? I understood the tariff stays the same and you can see what you use and there would be no need for estimated bills.

gpick24 · 24-01-2017, 05:54

"Smart meters aren’t compulsory and people can choose not to have one."

Copied from here, but read it in other places as well - https://www.smartenergygb.org/en/the...ut-the-rollout

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cashman · 24-01-2017, 08:11

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How come the cost is greater Cashman? I understood the tariff stays the same and you can see what you use and there would be no need for estimated bills.

i have no idea rowlf, but the people i asked i can trust, so that'll do for me.also i NEVER have estimated bills cos i'm with the best and cheapest company in my view and have been for the last 5 years or so, the big 6 are a complete rip off, i fail to understand why ANYONE remains with em.

maxthecollie · 24-01-2017, 08:48

My mother lives in a Hyndburn Homes bungalow and she is with British Gas for electricity and gas. They came three months back to fit smart meters, but said that her electricity cupboard is not big enough.

maxthecollie · 24-01-2017, 09:06

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Originally Posted by cashman

i have no idea rowlf, but the people i asked i can trust, so that'll do for me.also i NEVER have estimated bills cos i'm with the best and cheapest company in my view and have been for the last 5 years or so, the big 6 are a complete rip off, i fail to understand why ANYONE remains with em.

What company are you with Cashy? I am looking to change mine

cashman · 24-01-2017, 09:10

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What company are you with Cashy? I am looking to change mine

Have Pmd yeh mate.

aint gonna advertise em.

Margaret Pilkington · 24-01-2017, 12:50

Why Cashy?
It would be good to promote companies which are better...both in terms of price and service.

cashman · 24-01-2017, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Why Cashy?
It would be good to promote companies which are better...both in terms of price and service.

Not my way margaret if anyones interested they can P.M. me no problem.

Rowlf · 24-01-2017, 15:01

It is the Government who is pushing providers to install these meters by 2020 so although at the moment it is a matter of choice I suspect that will not always be the case. There must be thousands of homes where extensive work would need doing to accommodate the new meters. Another great idea that they have not thought through. No surprise there.

Less · 24-01-2017, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Rowlf

It is the Government who is pushing providers to install these meters by 2020 so although at the moment it is a matter of choice I suspect that will not always be the case. There must be thousands of homes where extensive work would need doing to accommodate the new meters. Another great idea that they have not thought through. No surprise there.

Why would the Government wish to have so called 'independent' companies install such meters?

Ah, could it be, it makes them look greener?

I do actually plan to have them fitted, I've seen them working, they do seem to make folk more responsible and careful about the power used in their houses.

So long as a couple of years down the road, the same Government doesn't force up the prices because we are being too careful with our power consumption.