Water Meters

[Yellow Fang]

I asked to have a meter installed, but they said it was not possible because there was no space to put one. They put me on a lower tariff instead.

 

[Arsen Gere]

There is a calculator you can use to determine whether you'd be better off. http://www.ccwater.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.388

 

[Lee_M]

two adults, water bill is now tiny in comparison to previously - I guess its also related to what your water rates are and that was originally based on house rateable value

 

[threebikesmcginty]

There is a calculator you can use to determine whether you'd be better off. http://www.ccwater.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.388

I tried that but it was useless for comparison as I'd never bothered looking at a water bill.

 

[ianrauk]

I tried that but it was useless for comparison as I'd never bothered looking at a water bill.

Well nor had I until I did actually take a look.

 

[numbnuts]

I pay £17.10 per month on meter I'm retired so home all day.

 

[ianrauk]

I pay £17.10 per month on meter I'm retired so home all day.

Yes thanks, but it's no good for a comparison is it?

 

[AnythingButVanilla]

I just tried that comparison gizmo and it's quoted me £204.15 per year. I had a bill through from Thames Water last week asking for £400+ for the year, including the £65 owed from the last flat, so that's one hell of a saving. Emailed them at the weekend and should have a meter installed within the next month and I much prefer being metered as I'm quite frugal with water so grudge paying more than I have to.

That and I'm a massive tightar*e

 

[Herr-B]

I've just used that calculator and it reckons I'd save about £18 per annum on a meter. Not worth it if we have an extra bath per week or wash the car once too often.

You just watch the bills rise once everyone is on a meter and there is no escape. Try a meter for a year? - Of course it's going to be cheaper, wait until you can't back out of it.

 

[CharlieB]

Probably. Our two adult metered bill is 240 p.a.
Mind you, I may not clean the bikes as often, so the saving may not be as much.

 

[rich p]

My neighbours ( 2 adults) asked to compare our bill with theirs. We are a similar sort of couple and our bill was metered and was roughly half theirs.

 

[Aperitif]

My neighbours ( 2 adults) asked to compare our bill with theirs. We are a similar sort of couple and our bill was metered and was roughly half theirs.

Do they wash then, Rich?

 

[nickyboy]

As the non-metered bill is based on the house's rateable value (I think) it largely boils down to whether you have a larger house than average for the number of occupants or smaller. For example, we are lucky enough to have a larger one than average so it saves us money to have a meter. Both my mother and MiL live alone so they also save money with a meter.
But someone with a family in a terraced house (for example) may well be better off sticking non-metered.

Of course, there is an element of whether people are heavy or light users but, my understanding is that the biggest disproportionate water usage is a lawn sprinkler system (assuming you don't have a swimming pool or something like that). The effect on your bill of baths v showers or how often you flush the toilet is minimal

When you first get a meter you are overzealous on stuff like not flushing the toilet. Until you do the maths and then find it's 1p per flush.......so one pee per flush it is then

 

[Glenn]

I just put my details in the calculator (I'm already on a meter) it estimates my bill will rise by £100/year. over what I currently pay.

 

[Minotier]

It will soon be cheaper to bathe in Aldi own brand lager!