We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Upgrading old electricity meter to a smart one
Options
Comments
-
Cashmygiro said:matelodave said:
For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
Right now, and for a huge number of people, it’s possible to get cheaper energy via a smart meter. That is a simple fact. And as for that “silly little display” - there have been plenty of cases where it has warned people that something has been left switched on which could prove dangerous, that an appliance isn’t working as expected, or even that the freezer door has been left open a crack - and I would say that’s not so silly after all!I’m sure we’re all delighted that “you’re all right, Jack” - but smart meters can be a real bonus for plenty of people who are NOT so “all right” as you are.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her5 -
t0rt0ise said:Cashmygiro said:matelodave said:
For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0 -
Cashmygiro said:matelodave said:
For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
If you won't see any advantage and don't want one, then that's your choice (until you're required to have a replacement because your meter is too old or faulty, or you want to access a tariff which requires you to have one).
But that doesn't mean those benefits don't exist for others and people are wrong to talk about them.
I'm not an early bird or a night owl; I’m some form of permanently exhausted pigeon.5 -
Cashmygiro said:matelodave said:
For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
1 -
Cashmygiro said:matelodave said:
For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
My scenario is not too different to yours (inside meter, did my own readings and submitted them). I still log them in my software despite the smart meter we now have so I can monitor trends.
However, unlike you, the IHD, which I repeat is not the smart meter, has actually helped us. We spotted high using during peak that shouldn't have been happening. A device that should only have been drawing at off peak rate was kicking in too early. Without the IHD, it may have been a month before I spotted it (or maybe never spotted it if I wasn't aware of our usage pattern).
Also, we have taken advantage of the beat the peak periods which you cannot do without a smart meter.
We also reduced our idle draw thanks to the IHD and several TAPO plugs.
That "silly little display", whilst not being a smart meter and you don't actually need it to have a smart meter, can actually be beneficial.I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.4 -
MeteredOut said:Cashmygiro said:matelodave said:
For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
0 -
Cashmygiro said:MeteredOut said:Cashmygiro said:matelodave said:
For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
For some yes, others no.The meter is a meter at the end of the day.1
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.9K Life & Family
- 257.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards