John Wright Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 No, but they may become so. Eventually you’ll be charged based on not just how much, but when, you consume. Demand v supply management. And I’m willing to bet road use pricing, insurance, etc will come in based on similar principles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 We are having our meter changed next week apparently. Not for a smart one, but just another one. figure that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just now, Derek Flint said: We are having our meter changed next week apparently. Not for a smart one, but just another one. figure that out. Seems the same process as our recent elections to government ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Derek Flint said: We are having our meter changed next week apparently. Not for a smart one, but just another one. figure that out. End of life? If it's like ours it's not exactly solid state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 One of the energy firms in the U.K. have said that it will fluctuate according to the time of day and goodness knows what else so you could check it now and then half an hour later and get completely different answers whilst using the same amount of units. Seems a bit suspect to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 5 hours ago, P.K. said: End of life? If it's like ours it's not exactly solid state. They only really put the new ones in because it's much easier stop the likes of derek pinching leccy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 13 hours ago, the stinking enigma said: They only really put the new ones in because it's much easier stop the likes of derek pinching leccy. I did wonder that. Our usage has massively decreased since the kids moved out. I bet my bill goes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.K. Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Derek Flint said: I did wonder that. Our usage has massively decreased since the kids moved out. I bet my bill goes up. Ahhhh so they think its developed a fault then. No doubt their SOP is if your usage goes sky high the meter must be working perfectly. Can't fault the logic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 There is still an ongoing debate regarding the installation of these meters in UK perhaps we could hang back and see how it works out before investing more of our money, as they have none and owe fortunes it will obviously cost the users more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 As the Island experiences significant drops and surges in mains electricity, are these meters geared to recognise them as such? Would it mean consumers paying for voltage fluctuations? A local spark once described our electrical supply as "dirty" in that respect. Anyone remember the MEA having to compensate local consumers after a transformer surge destroyed their white goods and other household items? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Can't we introduce smart management first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 the many media reports on failings and costs of smart meters elsewhere should make Tynpotwald think twice about MUA spending £18,000,000 - better use that money to repay debt rather than another creative accounting scheme to make the IoM consumers pay the debt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lxxx Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Tempus Fugit said: the many media reports on failings and costs of smart meters elsewhere should make Tynpotwald think twice about MUA spending £18,000,000 - better use that money to repay debt rather than another creative accounting scheme to make the IoM consumers pay the debt IoM government love a good project. Who cares about success if you can oversee large budgets. Makes these bakers and candlestick makers feel important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Tempus Fugit said: the many media reports on failings and costs of smart meters elsewhere should make Tynpotwald think twice about MUA spending £18,000,000 - better use that money to repay debt rather than another creative accounting scheme to make the IoM consumers pay the debt If these services are ultimately sold then perhaps that will be what pays off the debt. Updating the infrastructure may add value or make the thing more attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 If smart meters are eventually paid for by the consumer, is that 'Updating the Infrastructure' as an asset? Do we know yet if the MUA intend to replace the old meters wholesale or just as and when necessary? It would be helpful to the debate if the MUA were to tell us through a media release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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