Economy seven meters

Shadowsonthehills

I was recently informed that you have a different type of meter for economy seven, mine has two readings, I have lived here for three years, and presume these economy7 meters are for the storage heaters which I have never used. So have been paying over the odds, and not using any electricity at night.

Who is responsible for changing the meter , the new company I switch to, the old company or the council?

(It is more confusing for me as I was under a private landlord before and bills were included in the rent so never had to think about this kind of thing)

Wywth

Shadowsonthehills wrote: »

I was recently informed that you have a different type of meter for economy seven, mine has two readings, I have lived here for three years, and presume these economy7 meters are for the storage heaters which I have never used. So have been paying over the odds, and not using any electricity at night.

Who is responsible for changing the meter , the new company I switch to, the old company or the council?

(It is more confusing for me as I was under a private landlord before and bills were included in the rent so never had to think about this kind of thing)

What do you mean, you've not used any night time electricity?

No fridge? No electrical item on standby? (skybox, cordless phone, etc). Never turned a light on during the low rate period?

Why are you not making the most of the cheap electricity on offer and doing things like running the washing machine or dishwasher at 60-70% less than daytime rates?

Use a comparison site to see if you really have been paying over the odds. If not sit back and enjoy :beer:

If you can save on a single rate tariff, switch and save
(Be aware you may first need a new meter for which a charge may apply. If necessary, perhaps the existing supplier will arrange this for you, or you can switch to another supplier on E7 and then ask to transfer to a single rate tariff.)

amiehall

How do you heat your home if you don't use the storage heaters? How is your water heated?

[Deleted User]

all eco 7 meters have two readings. the digital ones show three readings, 1 , 2, and T for total. Suppliers seem to vary their response for requests to change to single rate,I know BG do it free sometimes, many occupiers have told me they havent been charged. Some seem to want approx £50 for a meter change. the supplier you are with now is the one to contact

Shadowsonthehills

Thanks for those......I only a small fridge which I turn off in winter, I have had no hot water since I moved in (long story) no TV or anything like that, only use the leccy fire for heating, occassionally electric blanket, but not much.

I did use a comparisson site and put in 5% economy seven night usage, best ones were Ebico , Good Energy and M and S I think.

Wywth

shadowsonthehills wrote: »

thanks for those......i only a small fridge which i turn off in winter, i have had no hot water since i moved in (long story) no tv or anything like that, only use the leccy fire for heating, occassionally electric blanket, but not much.

I did use a comparisson site and put in 5% economy seven night usage, best ones were ebico , good energy and m and s i think.

7/24 = 29.1666%

Leccy fire (on normal rate) will be costing you 3-4 times as much as a storage heater for same amount of heat

macman

It's insane to have storage heaters, an E7 tariff, and then heat using a panel heater on peak rate prices!
You will never make E7 pay on 5% usage. It does vary according to region and tariff, but typically 30% is the break point-which usually means the use of storage heaters and an immersion heater on E7 cheap rate.
Either use your heaters as intended or switch to a single rate tariff.