Smart Meter

Posted on 10/02/2022 10:22 by DavidKlyne

Are people talking about two different things here? A meter be smart of otherwise measures the amount of use for the supplier to bill you. The latest meter have a communication mode which automatically sends information to the energy supplier. It is possible at for some communication between meter and supplier might be an issue, however that is up to the power line people to sort. If it works as it does in the majority of cases it saves the manual checking of meters as saves the energy companies employing a host of people to read meters. What is there not to like? 

I just wonder if some are confusing the little household display that shows current daily spending?

David

Posted on 10/02/2022 10:33 by Takethedogalong

You get both I think DK. The main thing is the change of meter that sends usage to your supplier. All well and good when they work properly, and probably brilliant for a new house, with a good reliable wifi signal. Our supplier at the time came out, took one look at our still outside meter box (house is 160 years old) and said……ah…..🤔😯 They put a new meter in, after another year, but it’s not Smart. The gadget for indoors is just a display and most folks get bored with it after a few days. My Mum unplugged hers to save on electric🤣 

It’s more about not having to pay someone to read a meter than anything else.

Posted on 10/02/2022 10:33 by Takethedogalong

You get both I think DK. The main thing is the change of meter that sends usage to your supplier. All well and good when they work properly, and probably brilliant for a new house, with a good reliable wifi signal. Our supplier at the time came out, took one look at our still outside meter box (house is 160 years old) and said……ah…..🤔😯 They put a new meter in, after another year, but it’s not Smart. The gadget for indoors is just a display and most folks get bored with it after a few days. My Mum unplugged hers to save on electric🤣 

It’s more about not having to pay someone to read a meter than anything else.

Posted on 10/02/2022 10:40 by Metheven

At the time EON was offering an attractive tariff, but only if you agreed to a Smart meter being fitted. Our meters are on an external wall so no installation problems/mess etc other than one hour without electric and gas and Its network was checked beforehand.

I saw no negatives to the installation and readings are automatic and accurate, the Smart meter display is still unopened and in a drawer somewhere as I can't see its usefulness. I certainly didn't see myself watching the pennies go up as energy was being used.

 

Posted on 10/02/2022 10:35 by Cornersteady

yes could be right, I class a smart meter as one that sends in my readings automatically which is what we have, but it also came with a little display which tells you usage and costs so far. Like I said never been used.

Posted on 10/02/2022 10:40 by Cornersteady

Yes I remember the meter man (and it was always a man) when I was growing up, always smartly dressed with a peaked cap. The meters were in the coal cellar - not posh btw there was an opening or grate next to the front door where the coal man would empty the sacks into it from the street. Everyone had one.