UK sites with metered electricity

Posted on 12/11/2021 11:08 by peedee

That would probably cost too much.

peedee

 

Posted on 12/11/2021 11:58 by DavidKlyne

That would probably alienate about 90% of members? Working with a lower amperage is fine in the summer but as the Club encourages people to use their vans all year round it wouldn't work. OK I know people can use gas but as most people are struggling to find gas supplies at the moment it would put a lot off. If the question is how do you reduce electricity consumption on sites the answer is probably to have a metered supply. Those that use it the most pay for what they use and those that use very little or alternatives, would pay very little. 

David

Posted on 12/11/2021 11:58 by DavidKlyne

That would probably alienate about 90% of members? Working with a lower amperage is fine in the summer but as the Club encourages people to use their vans all year round it wouldn't work. OK I know people can use gas but as most people are struggling to find gas supplies at the moment it would put a lot off. If the question is how do you reduce electricity consumption on sites the answer is probably to have a metered supply. Those that use it the most pay for what they use and those that use very little or alternatives, would pay very little. 

David

Posted on 12/11/2021 11:58 by DavidKlyne

That would probably alienate about 90% of members? Working with a lower amperage is fine in the summer but as the Club encourages people to use their vans all year round it wouldn't work. OK I know people can use gas but as most people are struggling to find gas supplies at the moment it would put a lot off. If the question is how do you reduce electricity consumption on sites the answer is probably to have a metered supply. Those that use it the most pay for what they use and those that use very little or alternatives, would pay very little. 

David

Posted on 12/11/2021 13:56 by MichaelT

I would say 6A is too much but reducing to 10A would be fine, people would have to think about what appliances they use however pitch fees would have to reduce to make compensation?

My preferred option is still EHU or NO EHU with a suitable reduction in the pitch fee of say £6 a night.

Posted on 12/11/2021 13:28 by

Those trips are less than £3 each at tool station, rather cheaper than a meter.

Posted on 12/11/2021 15:59 by Cornersteady

Yes but 10,000 - 20,000 pitches to buy for plus installation costs by an electrician? 

Posted on 12/11/2021 16:03 by MichaelT

Agree to a point but assuming they have a yearly check up simple job to take 16A out and insert 10A so minimal cost?  Whatever they won't do it so lets not worry about it