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Smart Meters

Akitarose
Akitarose Posts: 1 Newbie
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Our standard electricity meter has broken and our energy supplier is insisting on installing a smart meter which we do not want. Looking on the internet there are a few energy companies listed as 'do not insist on installing smart meters' yet after two lengthy phone calls I'm told that they will only let you use your standard meter if you switch to their company but will not replace a broken meter with a 'standard meter.' but it will be a smart meter.  Is there anyone out there who
 can you advise what we can do I'm at my wits end!!!!
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  • Netexporter
    Netexporter Posts: 2,269 Forumite
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    Get a smart meter and get access to cheaper electricty.
  • lohr500
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    It might help if you can explain why you don't want a smart meter.

    That being said, the reality is that you have very little say in the matter as the meter isn't yours.


  • Alnat1
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    The simple answer is that only smart meters are manufactured now so any new meter will be smart. It's a bit like demanding a new black and white TV, nobody makes them, it's old tech.

    Why are you so worried about a smart meter?
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  • Brie
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    Get a smart meter installed and then switch to a company that doesn't use smart meters.  I've discovered that Outfox the Market can't read my meter and I need to do the readings for them.  
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  • BarelySentientAI
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    Akitarose said:

     can you advise what we can do I'm at my wits end!!!!
    Let them fit a smart meter.

    They can do it with or without your permission and you do not get to say no.
  • Scot_39
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    If you are set against the comms functionality, ask them to switch it off.

    If you don't want them reading your meter daily - the default - under DAPF rules you certainly used to be able to ask to drop frequency to monthly.

    And gain under the original DAPF you had to give permission for 1/2 hourly data.


  • Marvel1
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    Netexporter said:
    Get a smart meter and get access to cheaper electricty.
    Should, if they work.
  • Brunokid
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    Alnat1 said:
    The simple answer is that only smart meters are manufactured now so any new meter will be smart. It's a bit like demanding a new black and white TV, nobody makes them, it's old tech.

    Why are you so worried about a smart meter?
    This information is incorrect
  • imeach
    imeach Posts: 179 Forumite
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    Brunokid said:
    Alnat1 said:
    The simple answer is that only smart meters are manufactured now so any new meter will be smart. It's a bit like demanding a new black and white TV, nobody makes them, it's old tech.

    Why are you so worried about a smart meter?
    This information is incorrect
    Can you get me a black and white TV?? 
  • tim_p
    tim_p Posts: 906 Forumite
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    Brunokid said:
    Alnat1 said:
    The simple answer is that only smart meters are manufactured now so any new meter will be smart. It's a bit like demanding a new black and white TV, nobody makes them, it's old tech.

    Why are you so worried about a smart meter?
    This information is incorrect
    Which aspect is incorrect?
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