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FU = First Utility
Tetra
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I find the rudeness and bullying of First Utility very distressing. I signed up for the Smart Meter contract and they have made things impossible for me.
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Impossible in what way?0
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What things?
I've always found them helpful, won't have their smart meter though
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Yes I think they are also absolutely rubbish. I quit after three months and went to bulb and I’ve never looked back. Bulb paid the exit fees as well.0
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The OP was having trouble with FU a while ago:societys_child wrote: »What things?
I've always found them helpful, won't have their smart meter though
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5891142/first-utility-nasty0 -
I've been with them for the last 4 years and find them helpful if I need to contact them. Do get a bit up tight when they try to increase my D.D. when there's no need. I'm well in credit and don't feel it's necessary to increase monthly amount. In all fairness once I've explained my situation they don't increase the amount.0
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societys_child wrote: »What things? . . .
Merely First Utility did not attend a smart meter installation appointment without notice and compensated me £30, which I felt was low because First Utility charge £30 if consumers cancel appointment with (up to) 48 hours notice.
When I pointed this out, not the gravest of failings by any means, First Utility's responses were dismissive and couched in Masonic language, which I questioned: is this an intentional threat?
At every stage, via Resolver, the response was the same and from the same named person. At the end First Utility sent me a Masonic unsigned letter, from apparently the same named person.
I now have an smart electricity meter, but not gas. The information is useless because it overestimates my bill by about 5 times. I fear questioning First Utility though my first "smart" electricity invoice seemed okay.
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I'm intrigued. What is 'Masonic language'?Member #14 of SKI-ers club
Words, words, they're all we have to go by!.
(Pity they are mangled by this autocorrect!)0 -
...and a "Masonic Letter"? :eek:pollypenny wrote: »I'm intrigued. What is 'Masonic language'?0 -
Something to do with triangles and symbols, apparently.
Not realised FU was actually a bunch of Freemasons . .
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societys_child wrote: »Something to do with triangles and symbols, apparently.
Not to mention'funny' handshakes...0
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