finlo Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Andy Onchan said: I checked with 'She' earlier and she confirmed what I thought..... that a property we occupied for 23 years had the same meter installed from the start of our occupancy until the day we left. So someone has screwed up if the meter was supposed to have been changed. Same here, mine managed 30 odd years and lots of the ones at work only recently changed were possibly up 50 years old! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 We're definitely not getting value for money. My meter is only about 20cm wide so surely I'm due an 80% rebate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 37 minutes ago, Major Rushen said: Quite useful to see what stuff burns the most kWhs It is not too significant if you do not use the data to reduce consumption. Even without such a device I know that the electric oven and the washing machine are about the only things in the kw range that I use, but I'm not going to cook a chicken for half the recommended time just to save the planet. I could give up using the washing machine though. If anyone complains I can say I'm doing it for you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Banker said: Smart meters are very common across Europe & there doesn’t seem to be any real issues with them, they provide a detailed breakdown of usage so you can see where peaks are does it matter ? who with a smart meter goes around turning their fridge or freezer off for a few hours or anything else to use less ? who cares, we all use what we use, whether we use more at dinner time than we do at 3 am isn't going to make us use less. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, WTF said: does it matter ? who with a smart meter goes around turning their fridge or freezer off for a few hours or anything else to use less ? who cares, we all use what we use, whether we use more at dinner time than we do at 3 am isn't going to make us use less. Maybe not but the idea is to charge you more for the privilege. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambon Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Whatever the reason for changing the meters is, it is certainly not for the benefit of the people. I mean, how many people are really going to cut back on electricity? It is ridiculous. I have heard stories of people wanting to spend £100 on an air fryer, because it uses less electricity than an oven. £100 buys a lot of electricity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, Cambon said: Whatever the reason for changing the meters is, it is certainly not for the benefit of the people. I mean, how many people are really going to cut back on electricity? It is ridiculous. I have heard stories of people wanting to spend £100 on an air fryer, because it uses less electricity than an oven. £100 buys a lot of electricity. No, but it allows identification of draw down by things on standby, it enables dynamic pricing so things can be switched on at times of overcapacity and low demand. End of the day it’s for the benefit of us all. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Rushen Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Having an EV we can run the washing machine £1.00, Dishwasher £0.70, tumble dryer £1.10. Overnight on the 12p rate. Savings add up and pay for electricity for the EV. Which needs £5.00 a week for our miles… happy days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Trench Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I may have missed it, but is it or will it be compulsory for MU to install smart meters in our homes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, John Wright said: No, but it allows identification of draw down by things on standby, Standby consumption on things I use is negligible. 11 minutes ago, John Wright said: it enables dynamic pricing so things can be switched on at times of overcapacity and low demand. Dynamic pricing works both ways e.g. people trying to book with Easyjet during covid were not too happy. There will still be unavoidable peaks at certain times - there is no point in cooking the chicken at 2am. And no doubt people will install batteries in their garage to store cheap electricity in the early hours, the electricity companies will respond by making the early hours the most expensive, and the only people to gain will be the people recruited to be Chief Dynamic Pricing Officer of the electricity company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Two-lane said: If electricity meters are replaced every 10 years or so (because they need to be), and given the probable age of the average Manx Forumer, there must be some here who have experienced more than one meter change. 20 years. But yes some meters are much older than that. I don't think the MEA actually changed them at 20 years but the point is, when they need changing, change them to a smart meter. That makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 56 minutes ago, Happier diner said: 20 years. But yes some meters are much older than that. I don't think the MEA actually changed them at 20 years but the point is, when they need changing, change them to a smart meter. That makes sense. But why, if that smart meter then needs changing every ten years. Let's buy something more expensive that doesn't last as long, said no one ever. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Roger Mexico said: But why, if that smart meter then needs changing every ten years. Let's buy something more expensive that doesn't last as long, said no one ever. I don't know. But then that's another story I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) The real reason for smart meters is outlined in this article. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/smart-meter-energy-customer-warning-25483221 Get in debt and they'll switch you to pre payment remotely without you asking or paying you a visit Edited November 21, 2022 by snowman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 11 hours ago, snowman said: The real reason for smart meters is outlined in this article. https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/smart-meter-energy-customer-warning-25483221 Get in debt and they'll switch you to pre payment remotely without you asking or paying you a visit No they won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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