I have booked for them to install the digital meters on 8 March. I am sure it will be okay, it just feels as though I am relinquishing some vestige of power over to the energy company due to automation of reading. But I am sure I will get used to it, will do my own readings for the first few months and make sure the automated readings reflected in my bill tally up with what I see.
I have booked for them to install the digital meters on 8 March. I am sure it will be okay, it just feels as though I am relinquishing some vestige of power over to the energy company due to automation of reading. But I am sure I will get used to it, will do my own readings for the first few months and make sure the automated readings reflected in my bill tally up with what I see.
we always take a monthly reading on the 1st of the month (take a picture actually) as our meter reading date is the middle of the month and we like to have the info for each month complete. takes a couple of minutes to just put the numbers on google sheets (and it means if there is a problem we have dated photos on our phone which have been handy a couple of times to just reference)
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. Anne Lamott
It's amazing how those with a can-do attitude and willingness to 'pitch in and work' get all the luck, isn't it?
Please consider buying some pet food and giving it to your local food bank collection or animal charity. Animals aren't to blame for the cost of living crisis.
Hours ago I received an email confirming the smart meter appointment for 8 March. About half an hour ago I received another email like the original email stating my meter is approaching its use by date. I will ignore this one.
If like me you will love the in home display. Installed few weeks ago. Have compared readings of it to actual meter and all match. Before i was doing meter reading morning noon and night testing gas fire and new gas boiler etc for a month. Loads of calculations. I hardly look at it this week as i now know sort of what i've used and cost etc Edit. And there is nice graph on on energy supplier website .. mine EDF And if you like half hour readings Bright – Apps on Google Play
Definitely good policy to continue to check your meter readings regularly anyway - hopefully the only difference once you have the smart meter will be that you no longer have to send them to the supplier as well!
Definitely good policy to continue to check your meter readings regularly anyway - hopefully the only difference once you have the smart meter will be that you no longer have to send them to the supplier as well!
In all fairness, much of the marketing if them has made such a big deal about not needing to read your meter any more. Really very unhelpful, because if they don't check their bills (even worse with the suppliers that bill only 6-monthly) and don't notice any problems, that's when things can go very wrong and turn into big messes stretching back over months/years that are a nightmare to try to sort out.
Definitely good policy to continue to check your meter readings regularly anyway - hopefully the only difference once you have the smart meter will be that you no longer have to send them to the supplier as well!
In all fairness, much of the marketing if them has made such a big deal about not needing to read your meter any more. Really very unhelpful, because if they don't check their bills (even worse with the suppliers that bill only 6-monthly) and don't notice any problems, that's when things can go very wrong and turn into big messes stretching back over months/years that are a nightmare to try to sort out.
Completely agree. I think the advertising is getting slightly better - I’ve noticed that at least one of the irritating “Einstein” ones now refers to “smart meter home display” rather than just “smart meter” as it used to - and there does seem to be less emphasis on “never needing to take meter readings again”.
Sending a meter reading in twice a year to EDF in my case and most is no problem. Using it as a sort of selling point to have smart meter is a bit odd. Edit. But it is less thing to worry about.
Sending a meter reading in twice a year to EDF in my case and most is no problem. Using it as a sort of selling point to have smart meter is a bit odd. Edit. But it is less thing to worry about.
How often do you provide a home voltage reading?
One of the biggest challenges that DNOs face today is the control of Grid voltage. High or low Grid voltage can reduce the life of domestic electrical items/appliances. Smart meters offer a way for DNOs to control voltages proactively as smart meters store 30 minute voltage data.
A year ago, my Grid voltage was peaking above 256V. There is more to smart metering than saving consumers from reading their meters once or twice a year.
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It's amazing how those with a can-do attitude and willingness to 'pitch in and work' get all the luck, isn't it?
Please consider buying some pet food and giving it to your local food bank collection or animal charity. Animals aren't to blame for the cost of living crisis.
Have compared readings of it to actual meter and all match.
Before i was doing meter reading morning noon and night testing gas fire and new gas boiler etc for a month. Loads of calculations.
I hardly look at it this week as i now know sort of what i've used and cost etc
Edit. And there is nice graph on on energy supplier website .. mine EDF
And if you like half hour readings Bright – Apps on Google Play
Edit. But it is less thing to worry about.
https://www.current-news.co.uk/northern-powergrid-unveil-voltage-control-project-to-increase-network-efficiency/
A year ago, my Grid voltage was peaking above 256V. There is more to smart metering than saving consumers from reading their meters once or twice a year.
Had to look up DNO
Distribution Network Operators
And now i'm thinking poor Original Poster OP is lost.