changing from monthly to pre paid metres?

Billie-S

I guess the OP would have to ask Ging, as the I guess one size doesn't fit all. I definately prefer PP, but that's just me.

savingbee

Billie-S wrote: »

I think SSE told my friend that if she wanted to switch from PP to credit meter, that it would cost £75 to change.. Not anywhere near £400-£600.

We have PP. When we moved into our new home they were already there. We intended to get them removed, but didn't get round to it.

After a month or two, we got used to it, and I would not have it any other way now. We spend £20 a month on electric and about £10 a month on gas in summer, and about £25-30 on electric in winter and about £40 a month on gas.

It's less somehow than our last home, by about 25-30%. I think it's because when you're paying for it in advance, and seeing it drop on the meter, you conserve it more. When it's on credit, you're less likely to do that.

You buy your petrol before usage, and your food and most other things. So I don't see this as any different. Many say you can save on various tariffs, by having a credit meter, but I have never experienced low bills with a credit meter, no matter 'what' tariff I was on. They just kept going up and up and up.

If I moved into a new home, I would change credit meters to PP. I can't see how having a PP meter would affect a house sale. If someone has a good credit record, which they would have if they got a mortgage, the meter can be switched often for nothing, if they're your existing supplier. BG do it for nothing if you're already a customer, and I am sure other energy suppliers would do too.

thank you so much for your lengthy reply very informative! xx

originator

Billie-S wrote: »

I think SSE told my friend that if she wanted to switch from PP to credit meter, that it would cost £75 to change.. Not anywhere near £400-£600.

We have PP. When we moved into our new home they were already there. We intended to get them removed, but didn't get round to it.

After a month or two, we got used to it, and I would not have it any other way now. We spend £20 a month on electric and about £10 a month on gas in summer, and about £25-30 on electric in winter and about £40 a month on gas.

It's less somehow than our last home, by about 25-30%. I think it's because when you're paying for it in advance, and seeing it drop on the meter, you conserve it more. When it's on credit, you're less likely to do that.

You buy your petrol before usage, and your food and most other things. So I don't see this as any different. Many say you can save on various tariffs, by having a credit meter, but I have never experienced low bills with a credit meter, no matter 'what' tariff I was on. They just kept going up and up and up.

If I moved into a new home, I would change credit meters to PP. I can't see how having a PP meter would affect a house sale. If someone has a good credit record, which they would have if they got a mortgage, the meter can be switched often for nothing, if they're your existing supplier. BG do it for nothing if you're already a customer, and I am sure other energy suppliers would do too.

You put it sooo much better than me,thanks:T

Out,_Vile_Jelly

originator wrote: »

when I get my wages £40 goes in to cover me for the month,never had to go into the emergency fiver in all the 32 years I've been here,I don't scrimp or live on the poverty line,just like the convenience and not having money snatched out of my bank account,I decide what goes out and when.

I don't like Direct Debits either. I pay my gas & electric with quarterly metered billing by cheque.

Having a pre-pay meter would remind me of being a student again; showering in the dark because someone didn't put another 50p in when it was their turn, and having to walk to the rough corner shop up the road to top up.

DigForVictory

I've had the 50p in a slot meter (at Uni) & these days I'd rather have the money removed from my account before I had a chance to get fond of it.
Also a sock of 50 pence peices would be a soft target for offspring "needing" school funds or whatever. Who would just laugh if I got left in a cold shower in the dark.
But then, I take & report meter readings the way some go to Mass.