RTS meter or not

Auroraatkinson

Hi all i have this meter - day and night tariff but i cant understand if i need replacement because of the signal  technology being switched off in June . It doesn't have that black box next to it.

Scot_39

Looks like a mid 00s digital 2 rate to me.  And Google link says it has own internal timing.



But your due a replacement as it only has 20 year certification and it was certified 2005.  See list at

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/schedule-4-uk-nationally-approved-electricity-meters

So its end of life and will need replacing with smart meter now regardless.

Auroraatkinson

Thanks 

If I don't replace it now how will anyone know it's due for new one . It this my responsibility to arrange ? What will happen if I just leave it ? 

Spoonie_Turtle

Your meter details (like all of ours') are in a central database which is how your supplier will know it needs replacing, and they should contact you to arrange an appointment to change it.  However if you don't want to wait for them to initiate contact you could presumably request a smart meter via their website anyway.

Scot_39

No.

Your supplier should be in touch.

Many suppliers appear to be covering non standard meter codes - with the RTS email shots - similar generation models to your's have had RTS email shots.

But if you havent been contacted yet - I wouldn't worry too much.

Members of the public aren't responsible for monitoring their meters - the suppliers are.

But I would expect a good supplier to be in touch later this year to arrange your new meter.

Many arguably should maybe concentrating on actual RTS for now.  Given June cut off date.