Do companies charge to remove contract meter and put in pre pay?

microcool

Just as I want a contract meter anyway as I am on low income and find it easier to work out how much I pay each week.

Plus I am a low usage user anyway(under £8 a week) and most of that goes on lighting since I have 10x 50w bulbs in living room(wonder what landlord was thinking when he put them in) and the same in kitchen.

Whats the current rate for British gas PAYG per unit and what are the times? I tried the website but got lost

Premier_2

Use a comparison website - it will give you all the current figures for your particular tariff

Edit: In answer to the thread title question, some do and some don't. I suggest you call your supplier to discuss this. You may as well anyway because your supplier may not allow you a credit meter (credit is a privilege, not a right) and even if they do, they may want a hefty security deposit (typically about £200 - £300). Call them and they will explain if and how you can obtain a credit meter.

cing0

I can tell you British Gas don't charge to take out a pre-payment meter and put in a credit meter.
Not sure about the other way round.

t0rt0ise

Most don't charge to put the prepayment meters in surely. It's taking them out that costs.

Ben84

microcool wrote: »

Just as I want a contract meter anyway as I am on low income and find it easier to work out how much I pay each week.

I often hear this comment about prepayment helping people control their spending, and there's some sense in it, but it still seems counter-intuitive that spending more per unit of energy is a good thing when you have a limited budget.

You can also track spending by entering weekly meter readings in to the imeasure web site or making your own spreadsheet on the computer. This should be less work than having to go buy electric at the shops with the meter card, so I wonder is there still an advantage to the prepayment meter over this?

microcool wrote: »

Plus I am a low usage user anyway(under £8 a week) and most of that goes on lighting since I have 10x 50w bulbs in living room(wonder what landlord was thinking when he put them in) and the same in kitchen.

I really can't stand halogen spotlights and will spare everyone the rant A couple of table lamps or an uplighter if you want to light up the whole room is the best option where changing the lights isn't possible. A 12 watt energy saver in an uplighter should illuminate a whole room surprisingly well. You would probably save quickly just on the cost of replacement bulbs alone.