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OFTM on radio 4 @noon
Hi, Martin Lewis, not him of Mse, is on radio 4 Money programme at noon, and repeated at 9 pm tomorrow night. , about Oftm mess about dd’s. Might be worth a listen to what is said about this mess.
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Changing electricity supplier, with a twist
Hi gang, I'm currently on pre-pay key meter* with EDF, but would like to be on a smart meter. I've contacted EDF to make this request, but get constantly told (for 5 months,) "We have no teams working in your area at present." Is it possible to change suppliers, in order to get this expedited? I've no inclination to stay…
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Anyone help with Thermal Imaging Camera?
Hi everyone, I went to a local jumble sale last week. I saw this device that allowed you to plug into your smartphone. I thought it was one of these fake thermal effects and kids would love it. I got it for £40....However after a bit of research, it's turned out to be a Flir One (Generation 2) Thermal Camera! that DIYers…
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Energy transfer gone very wrong
I’m trying to help my partner with a problem on her old house, has anyone experience or knowledge of the following: Apparently in July 2017 someone knocked on her door and she spoke about changing energy suppliers, after a long conversation my partner thought she was going to switch gas and electric to a cheaper company.…
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Customers ‘must wait for SMETS2’ devices to access offers
SMETS2 device in order to access the benefit of multiple tariff offers, IT company Cloud KB has claimed The company, which operates a Meter Asset Tracking System (MAT) which supplies market data communication interfaces for meter operators, said customers can only take advantage of low-cost energy deals from multiple…
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New home smart meter woes
I currently have no heating and no hot water. Moved in two weeks ago and found out through Northern Powergrid that the last supplier was British Gas for both gas and electric meters. Duly set up an account with BG for payment by DD. Got the gas meter uncapped and all hunkydory. Yesterday afternoon the boiler stopped…
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My smart gas meter died a year ago
We have just discovered that our 10 year old smart gas meter has not been working for some time and that the pushbutton does not bring up the display. I assumed that, after 10 years, the battery simply needs changing as the installer had told me that these had an approximate 10 year battery life. Looking back at the bills…
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MSE Cheap Energy Club says my switch to AVRO has been declined.
The end of my one year fix with AVRO coincided with the MSE Cheap Energy Club's release of their "Simple & MSE Collective" 18 month fix so I signed up for it. Like many here I got TWO emails from AVRO confirming the deal: one saying it was a variable tariff then one correcting this to an 18 month fix. AVRO moved me on to…
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New Boiler needed :-( 18 years old anyway
Looks like ours is on its last legs.... Got a "system" one apparently. i.e. hot water cylinder. Whats best option to go for replacement?
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MSE News: Spark Energy ceases trading - here's what you need to know
Spark Energy, a small supplier with nearly 300,000 domestic customers, has become the latest energy firm to stop trading. But if you're a customer, your energy supply will continue as normal, and any outstanding credit balance you have is protected...Read the full story: 'Spark Energy ceases trading - here's what you need…
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MSE Cheap Energy Club
How do you contact mse cheap energy club when they aren’t responding to emails, I’ve emailed twice as my switch hasn’t completed and my new provider has said it’s because MSE haven’t entered all the details correctly, I’m now currently paying increased fees with my old supplier and can’t switch elsewhere! I’ve emailed them…
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2020 target for smart meter rollout 'will not be met' - MSE News
The Government's target for energy companies to offer smart meters to everyone in England, Scotland and Wales by the end of 2020 won't be met, the public spending watchdog has warned - and the rollout is likely to cost more than expected...Read the full story: '2020 target for smart meter rollout 'will not be met'' Click…
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British Gas PT5 Thermostat
Bit of a long shot, but does anyone have a British Gas PT5 thermostat? My mum has moved into a house with one and various people have tried to set the times for her - whatever anyone does though, it consistently comes on in the middle of the night and she's getting stressed about the cost of it. I've had a look online for…
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extra energy bust
Is there anyone else out there with Extra Energy? I read quite a large article in the Mail On Sunday,saying it was predicted that 1 in 7 of the smaller energy companies would go bust, because of the green taxes they owed, Extra was one, owing nearly 15 mill. Spark was another, I almost changed to them, but their customer…
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NAO report on smart meters
Well in very surprising news, we discover.... Government will miss smart meter deadline, watchdog warns https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46305961 The full report is available here:- https://www.nao.org.uk/report/rolling-out-smart-meters/ A glowing endorsement of the programme then. :D
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bulb started at £61 now asking for £129
i gave them our annual usage when i was looking to switch. they quoted £61 a month. been with them about 4 month. they are now saying it needs to go up to £129. That seems quite a big increase and seems unfair since we are not using any more energy than last year.
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Spark Energy Nightmare
Avoid Spark Energy as your provider at all costs! I was automatically signed up to Spark Energy when I moved into a flat in May 2017. They claim to give you a ‘move in saver’ tarrif and lower rates at certain times of the day but all they’ve done is left me in hundreds of pounds worth of debt. My flat was on the second…
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Spark Energy Nightmare
Avoid Spark Energy as your provider at all costs! I was automatically signed up to Spark Energy when I moved into a flat in May 2017. They claim to give you a ‘move in saver’ tarrif and lower rates at certain times of the day but all they’ve done is left me in hundreds of pounds worth of debt. My flat was on the second…
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How to cancel energy switch
I am with Outfox at the moment and as a result of the price rise direct debit changes, decided to take advantage of the timely Big Switch 12. Now on reflection I have decided to stay for a while longer to see how it pans out. Who do I need to contact to cancel the switch please?
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Wood Burning Stove, How many Logs ?
Evening All, Apologies for the question but I am a complete log burner virgin! I move into my new place at the beginning of December, there is a wood burner in the living area (so excited for the winter nights in front of it!) However, having never actually used one, I'm now wondering what I need in preparation... its a…
