Smart Meters

Mister_G

carl.waring wrote: »

The meters themselves don't "talk to each other", only to the system that takes the meter readings and that's done via the mobile network.

Err, not quite. The gas meter communicates with the electricity meter, which then communicates with the DCC. The communication with the DCC is via the O2 (Telefonica) mobile network in the Midlands and Southern England, but via a dedicated radio network run by Arqiva in the North and Scotland.

The battery power in the gas meter would be insufficient to communicate with the DCC directly over a period of time.

Gerry1

Mister_G wrote: »

The gas meter communicates with the electricity meter, which then communicates with the DCC. The communication with the DCC is via the O2 (Telefonica) mobile network in the Midlands and Southern England, but via a dedicated radio network run by Arqiva in the North and Scotland.

Err, not quite. The gas and electricity meters each communicate with the Communications Hub, which then communicates with the DCC.

Mister_G

Gerry1 wrote: »

Err, not quite. The gas and electricity meters each communicate with the Communications Hub, which then communicates with the DCC.

Yes, but the communications hub is part of the smart electricity meter.:)

brewerdave

carl.waring wrote: »

Just to confirm that you're talking about the IHDs? The meters themselves don't "talk to each other", only to the system that takes the meter readings and that's done via the mobile network.

I would think that, for most homes, a range of 30m between the meters and IHD would be more than adequate wouldn't it?



I don't think there are any companies that can offer a PP SM at the moment.


Another reason to stick with one of the 'big six'.

The main reason I popped in here is to comment that the article needs updating to reflect the fact that the SMETS1 meters were always capable of being upgraded to work with any supplier and this should be done sometime next year.

ETA: That said, I would have thought that most companies are only installing SMETS2 by now.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49721436


See the latest updates :rotfl:

carl.waring

Yes. Some already posted that link. What's your point and how is it relevant to your quoting my post?:think:

JoByrne

Eons Fix Online v31 tariff/deal states that We’ll contact you to offer a free smart meter installation if eligible. Does this mean i have to have a smart meter? Can i say no and stay on the tariff/deal? I don't want one. Thanks, Jo x

Becket

according to the money expert Martin Lewis you don't have to have one.The wording 'offer' suggests he is right

carl.waring

It depends on the T&C's of the tariff; which they should explain fully to you before putting you on the tariff.

pollyanna_26

I'm not sure if there is already a thread for Coop energy, SMS and smart meters. I did a search which brought up this thread.


Having refused a smart meter with the previous company fitting them I am now following a letter from SMS receiving multiple daily calls and voice texts on my landline to arrange an appointment for installing a latest generation smart meter. I can honestly say I've never dealt with such rude and pushy call handlers and have stopped trying to deal with their implied tarrif threats.


I'm wondering if anyone has found a way to stop these 7 day a week calls. I'm a pensioner and full time carer and having to sift through phone message and delete in order to listen to calls from hospitals etc is annoying and to my mind a form of harassment.


The last line in the letter is " Whilst having a smart meter is not compulsory , smart meters can offer you lots of benefits". Saying no isn't working. Needless to say although I've been happy with Coop Energy for many years , I'm probably going to go with another provider if I can find one which accepts no as an answer.
ETA I have tried blocking the calls but according to BT the number they use can't be blocked.

oliverbrown

pollyanna_26 wrote: »

I'm wondering if anyone has found a way to stop these 7 day a week calls.

Raise a formal complaint with your energy supplier. If that doesn't help then contact the Ombudsman.

E.on sent me a rather pushy and misleading letter to get me to ring up for a smart meter. I rang up and politely requested to opt-out which the operative, who I think was working for Morrison Utility Services, was happy to accept. I haven't had any further contact in the last two months.