Smart meters Gas and leccy.

[Salty seadog]

Morning all,

Got a letter from e-on telling me they need to fit new meters and I have the option of having smart or not.

What are the pro's and cons? Besides the obvious usage tracking (not interested) and automatic readings.
Any reason to have or not have smart meters?

Give me your wisdom and experience.

Merci.

 

[Salty seadog]

I hope you've got some time on your hands! https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/smart-energy-meters-should-i-shouldnt-i.213246/

Haha, I'll make time.
See you tonight, I'm breaking my duck.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[accountantpete]

I had one installed and have to send in my meter readings to get a bill generated

 

[GuyBoden]

Wait until the second generation of smart meters is available, the first generation, which they are installing now, can't be easily changed between energy providers. The second generation smart meters will be able to change between energy providers more easily. So, tell your energy provider that you're waiting until the second generation meter is available, and don't want one installed until then.

 

[Cuchilo]

I dont trust these smart meters . Or more to the point i dont trust the energy companies that want us to fit them .

 

[Drago]

I told them to jog on.

 

[Levo-Lon]

No, big brother watching

 

[Salty seadog]

Just read through Skollys thread on the matter that TMN linked to above. Clearly I have a poor memory as I have read it before, evidenced by the fact that I posted in it a few times.

They say in the letter that my meter needs replacing and that it's a legal requirement. I don't see a reason for this as it seems a fairly modern style digital display meter. I'll stick a picture in the next post.

Think I'm going to sit this one out, seems no advantage to lowering bills and the security and personal data risks etc are certainly not in my favour.

 

[Salty seadog]

This is my meter mentioned above, is their a likely requirement to replace?

 

[postman]

Don't, just say no.I cannot say too much but a mate of mine was a fitter for a short while,but he gave up.He was appalled at the shoddy work done by his other workmates and his bosses were crap,they condoned it.No firms will be mentioned.

 

[midlife]

[QUOTE 5205441, member: 45"]I just ignore the letters. They can't force them on you, in the same way that they can't force water meters on you.[/QUOTE]

But they can change the meter for a newer model, which you can't refuse

 

[midlife]

[QUOTE 5205472, member: 45"]Can they update with a smart meter though or can you insist on a normal one?[/QUOTE]

You can insist on a normal one.

 

[Profpointy]

Why would I care what meter they installed ?

 

[midlife]

Why would I care what meter they installed ?

Some people don't want a smart meter.