Lets talk SMART meters . . .

MikeJXE

GingerTim said:

MikeJXE said:

What is the life span of a dumb meter and how strict are the rules ? 

My rented flat was built 2006/07 so then meters are 16/17 years old if they were brand new when fitted 

I'm in a block of 7 and only one is smart 

So when can I expect to be required to have a smart meter (not that I'm bothered) I have been in smart before this 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1126202/schedule-4-december-2022.pdf

Here you go, check your electricity meter model on there.

Here is the gas 
Thank you 

MikeJXE

My electric top left corner date July 2005

Netexporter

The electric meter was made in 2005. The gas meter appears to be 2014.

MikeJXE

Netexporter said:

The electric meter was made in 2005. The gas meter appears to be 2014.

Thats my thinking, electric 18 years old 

So is the gas meter a refurb ? 

Netexporter

So is the gas meter a refurb ? 

Just a replacement, I suspect.

QrizB

MikeJXE said:

My electric top left corner date July 2005

(Photo of Ampy 5235A meter)

That particular model of meter has a relatively common fault where it over-reads. Sometimes by a little bit, sometimes by a lot.

See for example this recent thread.

Someone recently said "I don't see many people on here with a dumb meter problem" Well, there's one for you.

MikeJXE

QrizB said:

MikeJXE said:

My electric top left corner date July 2005

(Photo of Ampy 5235A meter)

That particular model of meter has a relatively common fault where it over-reads. Sometimes by a little bit, sometimes by a lot.

See for example this recent thread.

Someone recently said "I don't see many people on here with a dumb meter problem" Well, there's one for you.

Haha so what would you recommend ?

I just checked a years readings and they  fluctuate between 9 and 12 kWh per week since February and consistently through the year 

That doesn't mean it's accurate though 

Netexporter

Haha so what would you recommend ?

Get a smart meter.

QrizB

MikeJXE said:

QrizB said:

MikeJXE said:

My electric top left corner date July 2005

(Photo of Ampy 5235A meter)

That particular model of meter has a relatively common fault where it over-reads. Sometimes by a little bit, sometimes by a lot.

See for example this recent thread.

Someone recently said "I don't see many people on here with a dumb meter problem" Well, there's one for you.

Haha so what would you recommend ?

Obviously I'm going to gently suggest that you get it replaced by your supplier   who will fit a shiny new meter of their choice, at their own expense.

Alternatively, if you have a sentimental attachment to that particular box of electronice, you could employ an electrician to fit your own meter, between that Ampy and your fusebox, to give you an independent check of the readings. Your electrician will be able to fit another dumb meter, something like an Emlite ECA2 (link).

Or you can chance it and hope it doesn't go wrong before the smart meter rollout reaches you!

MikeJXE

QrizB said:

MikeJXE said:

QrizB said:

MikeJXE said:

My electric top left corner date July 2005

(Photo of Ampy 5235A meter)

That particular model of meter has a relatively common fault where it over-reads. Sometimes by a little bit, sometimes by a lot.

See for example this recent thread.

Someone recently said "I don't see many people on here with a dumb meter problem" Well, there's one for you.

Haha so what would you recommend ?

Obviously I'm going to gently suggest that you get it replaced by your supplier   who will fit a shiny new meter of their choice, at their own expense.

Alternatively, if you have a sentimental attachment to that particular box of electronice, you could employ an electrician to fit your own meter, between that Ampy and your fusebox, to give you an independent check of the readings. Your electrician will be able to fit another dumb meter, something like an Emlite ECA2 (link).

Or you can chance it and hope it doesn't go wrong before the smart meter rollout reaches you!

As I have said many times I am not against smart meters.

I have lived  in a property for 2 years with one no problem except for the agent telling me the wrong gas meter which I spotted the mistake 

What I do believe in is 

If it ain't broke don't fix it 

Well now you tell me it could be broke and it is 18 years old, I will have a word with Octopus who I am on a fix with