Smart Meter
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Tinwheeler replied on 11/02/2022 08:47
Posted on 11/02/2022 08:22 by NavigateurAre caravanners more aware of power consumption than the general public due to them having to manage working with a 16 ampere (or less) supply on sites or whatever is in a battery if off grid? Discuss.
SeasideBill replied on 11/02/2022 09:25
Posted on 11/02/2022 08:14 by Rocky 2 bucketsIt seems SB is confusing a display with a meter DK. He is posting about a display/usage gauge he has fitted by attaching it to the power line that then reads the pulses. It isn’t the meter that Hosta is requesting info about for sure👍🏻
Navigateur replied on 11/02/2022 09:27
JVB66 replied on 11/02/2022 09:40
Posted on 11/02/2022 09:40
Where we live unless there is a big problem in quite a few households?
When as one seems to as we get older ,need the toilet in the early hours,
The amount of houses that are lit up with inside and outside lights is quite amazing,
The house opposite especially has cctv cameras (three) all are backed up by lights? suits us, as the cameras also cover the area of our boundary,I cannot think how high some electricity bill are
Cornersteady replied on 11/02/2022 09:50
Posted on 11/02/2022 09:40 by JVB66Where we live unless there is a big problem in quite a few households?
When as one seems to as we get older ,need the toilet in the early hours,
The amount of houses that are lit up with inside and outside lights is quite amazing,
The house opposite especially has cctv cameras (three) all are backed up by lights? suits us, as the cameras also cover the area of our boundary
,I cannot think how high some electricity bill are
SeasideBill replied on 11/02/2022 09:51
Posted on 11/02/2022 09:27 by NavigateurNot at all. Those of us contributing to CT are a small sub-set of caravanners, and caravanners are a minority with regards to the general population, so our experiences and opinions cannot really be seen as representative.
Posted on 11/02/2022 09:51
You make a reasonable point….the core of this issue and raison d’etre for smart meters is about understanding and managing power consumption. Owners of LVs probably pay more attention to such issues, particularly those who venture off-grid. It’s a good discipline to adopt whatever your method.
JVB66 replied on 11/02/2022 09:54
Cornersteady replied on 11/02/2022 09:59
Posted on 11/02/2022 09:51 by SeasideBillYou make a reasonable point….the core of this issue and raison d’etre for smart meters is about understanding and managing power consumption. Owners of LVs probably pay more attention to such issues, particularly those who venture off-grid. It’s a good discipline to adopt whatever your method.
Posted on 11/02/2022 09:59
.the core of this issue and raison d’etre for smart meters is about understanding and managing power consumption
I would say neither for everyone. For me it's simply to get my readings to the energy provider as easily as possible. For the provider it's about not employing someone to do it or relying on someone doing it.
And others have posted about not using the associated display monitor?
Personally I'm not at all interested in understanding or managing my usage.
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JVB66 replied on 11/02/2022 10:02
Posted on 11/02/2022 09:59 by Cornersteady.the core of this issue and raison d’etre for smart meters is about understanding and managing power consumption
I would say neither for everyone. For me it's simply to get my readings to the energy provider as easily as possible. For the provider it's about not employing someone to do it or relying on someone doing it.
And others have posted about not using the associated display monitor?
Personally I'm not at all interested in understanding or managing my usage.
SteveL replied on 11/02/2022 10:13
Posted on 11/02/2022 10:13
Personally I'm not at all interested in understanding or managing my usage.
I just find the information the display provides interesting. We are fortunate in that we don’t have to count the penny’s. I would think for anyone who has to closely manage expenditure, they would be very useful. One thing that is interesting is how much is still consumed by the freezer, router, sky box and a couple of security cameras, when we are away for 6 weeks.
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