Economy 7 meter timings off

N_Pars

Thanks everyone for all the information so far, 

As I predicted the storage heater came on today around 10:30am so looks like our off peak times are around half 10-half 5. We have spoke to edf today thet have said if there is a fault with the meter, they can't reset it remotely due to it being a traditional meter and that we would need to have a smart meter fitted. We are on a traditional pre payment meter, that was here when we purchased the house and we have just never got it changed.
We are concerned edf will try to send us a bill because we will be using higher amount of electricity during the day because our meter thinks it's night time. 

Gerry1

N_Pars said:

We are concerned edf will try to send us a bill because we will be using higher amount of electricity during the day because our meter thinks it's night time. 

That could benefit you if you use high powered items such as the washing machine, cooker, electric shower, kettle etc during the day.  If the meter thinks it's night time you'll be charged at night time rates.  😃

Swipe

Also if it's a prepay meter you will be able to see how much it has cost and work out if you are charged at off peak rates when the heaters come on.

Scot_39

N_Pars said:

Thanks everyone for all the information so far, 

As I predicted the storage heater came on today around 10:30am so looks like our off peak times are around half 10-half 5. We have spoke to edf today thet have said if there is a fault with the meter, they can't reset it remotely due to it being a traditional meter and that we would need to have a smart meter fitted. We are on a traditional pre payment meter, that was here when we purchased the house and we have just never got it changed.
We are concerned edf will try to send us a bill because we will be using higher amount of electricity during the day because our meter thinks it's night time. 

Hopefully for a fews days not.

In summer even on E10 my offpeak use dips below 50% some weeks.

E7 maybe even lower without much heating on.

Their probably just going to be happy not to have to pay the "encouragement fee" some suppliers reportedly are now resorting to to get another smart upgrade on their lists.

N_Pars

This photo was taken at 16:35, meter changed to day time rate this picture was taken at 16:33 on night time rate 

Scot_39

So 5 port digital - no mechanical timer.

Many are only 10 or 15 years - and that one is now 15 years+.

SO had a quick look -

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66aa06d549b9c0597fdb0846/electricity-meters-schedule-4-240730.pdf

Think its the line

Actaris/Schlum/Sangamo/Itron ACE 9000 KBD2E 1 2 2 Multi 1028 15 = certification period

So now just approx 3 months out as stamped 07.09  (July 2009).

N_Pars

Scot_39 said:

So 5 port digital - no mechanical timer.

Many are only 10 or 15 years - and that one is now 15 years+.

SO had a quick look -

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66aa06d549b9c0597fdb0846/electricity-meters-schedule-4-240730.pdf

Think its the line

Actaris/Schlum/Sangamo/Itron ACE 9000 KBD2E 1 2 2 Multi 1028 15 = certification period

So now just approx 3 months out as stamped 07.09  (July 2009).

So could it be that the electrician has upset our meter by doing the work and the meter has come to the end of its life? 

Sorry, not come across this kind of thing before.

Scot_39

Some things dont like being switched on / off as age.

The desktop PC I am typing this is so old - the motherboard battery - that keeps the time record going has been replaced - and I have a 12 yr old linux laptop I have to type in the date / time every time it's powered up - very rarely these days.

That even assuming it was - as there are still secure tags on meter and fuse carrier - unless your electrician re-tagged the fuse holder.

N_Pars

Scot_39 said:

Some things dont like being switched on / off as age.

The desktop PC I am typing this is so old - the motherboard battery - that keeps the time record going has been replaced - and I have a 12 yr old linux laptop I have to type in the date / time every time it's powered up - very rarely these days.

That even assuming it was - as there are still secure tags on meter and fuse carrier - unless your electrician re-tagged the fuse holder.

I am not sure. I am regretting not taking before pictures. I am not sure what else to do, other than to wait to see what our energy provider says. 

Swipe

If the meter thinks it's night time during the day then you won't get charged extra. The supplier won't even check nor care.