Economy 7 Readings

Fryingpan80

Hi,
I'm looking for advice. I've recently moved in to a new rented building that has storage heaters. I've lived with them previously so know the general idea behind them. My last couple of bills have been so much more than I used to pay, even taking into account the price hikes. Most of the charges appear on the economy 7 tariff. After my first high bill I switched off 2 of the heaters, leaving 2 on at a temp of 18 degrees. Over Christmas I was away so I switched everything off. Having just put a reading in the bill has come back with an £6 less difference from the previous one. Even having the electric off throughout for a week. I've done a creep test on the meter and there spent appear to be a fault there. Last night I took a note of the economy 7 reading and compared it this morning and it's gone up by 20 units. My main question is, Is this a normal amount for it to increase by? The usage can only be the heaters (discounting the fridge and freezer) but they are brand new fitted by the landlord. Any advice greatly appreciated. 

Robin9

20 units at night isn't much - perhaps the 3kw immersion for 3 hrs and a 3kw storage heater , lights

Why do you discount the fridge / freezer. ?

Describe those heaters please - photo if possible.

Swipe

For comparison, my 3.4KW storage heater uses about 20 units on the max setting each night

Curiousgirl1

Fryingpan80 said:

Hi,
I'm looking for advice. I've recently moved in to a new rented building that has storage heaters. I've lived with them previously so know the general idea behind them. My last couple of bills have been so much more than I used to pay, even taking into account the price hikes. Most of the charges appear on the economy 7 tariff. After my first high bill I switched off 2 of the heaters, leaving 2 on at a temp of 18 degrees. Over Christmas I was away so I switched everything off. Having just put a reading in the bill has come back with an £6 less difference from the previous one. Even having the electric off throughout for a week. I've done a creep test on the meter and there spent appear to be a fault there. Last night I took a note of the economy 7 reading and compared it this morning and it's gone up by 20 units. My main question is, Is this a normal amount for it to increase by? The usage can only be the heaters (discounting the fridge and freezer) but they are brand new fitted by the landlord. Any advice greatly appreciated. 

What about your hot water? What type of system is it? That would normally heat up in the E7 hours. Anything used overnight would also click up on the night rate so fridge/freezer, anything left on charge/ standby, sky box etc 

Gerry1

Do a proper Meter Sanity Test, not a creep test.