Where does a gas smart meter get its power from?

Jeffnospam

So I have been notified that like the rest of the country I am getting smart meters to replace my gas and electric meters.

So the question is where does the gas meter get its power from to send the readings over a secure wireless network? I am assuming some sort of electrical feed will have to be run to the meter cupboard to power the meter.

[Deleted User]

Battery !, it only sends the reads a very short distance to the electric meter which is mains powered.

robj20

Speaking of powered, who pays for the meters power consumption.

[Deleted User]

robj20 wrote: »

Speaking of powered, who pays for the meters power consumption.

Not the customer, just like the normal digital electric meter it takes its power from the mains before the customers meter.The in house display monitor is powered from metered energy. I m told its no more than 60 p year. Most people stuff it away in a drawer after a few months

GingerBob_3

Jeffnospam wrote: »

So I have been notified that like the rest of the country I am getting smart meters to replace my gas and electric meters.

So the question is where does the gas meter get its power from to send the readings over a secure wireless network? I am assuming some sort of electrical feed will have to be run to the meter cupboard to power the meter.

Remember. You don't need to accept "smart" meters, and I recommend you decline their "kind" offer.

matelodave

GingerBob wrote: »

Remember. You don't need to accept "smart" meters, and I recommend you decline their "kind" offer.

Why not - you need a meter so there's no reason why it shouldn't be a smart one. Hopefully you'll get accurate up to date bills rather than guesstimates. I wish I could get one to save me sending in readings every month.

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays

matelodave wrote: »

Why not - you need a meter so there's no reason why it shouldn't be a smart one. Hopefully you'll get accurate up to date bills rather than guesstimates. I wish I could get one to save me sending in readings every month.

Light fuse, run away....

robj20

Can someone point me to a thread or something about why not to get a smart meter, they offered me one and im not sure what to do, im inclined not to bother just yet unless there willing to fit it in the evening when im home.

GingerBob_3

robj20 wrote: »

Can someone point me to a thread or something about why not to get a smart meter, they offered me one and im not sure what to do, im inclined not to bother just yet unless there willing to fit it in the evening when im home.

Certainly. Not a thread but some online stuff:


http://stopsmartmeters.org.uk/

http://stopsmartmeters.org.uk/latest-british-gas-tactics-you-will-have-a-smart-meter/


And also of interest:


http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/problem/do-i-have-to-accept-a-smart-meter


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/10885122/Homeowners-reject-energy-smart-meters.html

Sterlingtimes

GingerBob wrote: »

Remember. You don't need to accept "smart" meters, and I recommend you decline their "kind" offer.

The smart meter is not exclusively for the direct benefit of the end user. Ultimately, it will help the energy distributor to manage supply and demand (smart grids).

There could be a differential standing charge for those who decide not to agree to the installation of the smart meter.

robj20

Not sure what i think having had a read, lots of information but it seems to be a lot from people with tin foil hats. I will probably wait till i have no choice, for now its no chore to read the meter every so often.