DUNKS Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Had a message today to say that to safeguard me and their staff they would like to fit me a smart meter. I just had to phone them to ask how a smart meter would protect us all when the guys would have to come into my house to fit the meter. Putting them and us at risk from the virus Ah yes sir but the meter reader will not be coming into your house! BUT THEY STOPPED READING METERS A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO! I have to phone it in or it's estimated. She wished me a good day and hung up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Again more trying to sell you something in the false name of safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hello, I have a smart Meter, it's called a finger , switch on/switch off 🤔😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 EDF keep nagging me about one. I just put the reading in on a phone app, I am the smart meter. Some meters are locked to the supplier too so if you tey and move supplier at a later date it can cause issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free range Rob Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I have a smart Meter, it's called a finger , switch on/switch off 🤔😁 Exactly what I told them when they pushed for one at mine, said I already have ten thanks, called fingers and I switch stuff off when I don’t need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 I really don't see the point of them it's freezing cold tonight so I realise that I am going to use more fuel the whole exercise is a huge waste of money and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I have just moved to EON as they offered me a much better deal. So far no mention of the pointless smart meter. I have previously been supplied by some of the smaller companies who seem to have absolutely no intention of sending out the smart metres. The first generation of smart metres were only set up for one company which caused problems when changing supplier. The second generation can work across the range. I know that when I want heat or light I am paying for it, as already said, a finger on a switch is the best way to control things. The smart metres are a big fiddle, the firms state they are free, but the customer is paying for them in the bills. I am happy to take the two readings and send them in once a month if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Switch to Octopus, best prices I've seen and they never hassle me for anything other than a meter reading if I forget for a couple of months. Companys pushing to fit meters annoy me, if they wanted to save you money why not offer cut price LED Bulbs? Edited February 12, 2021 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 My supplier refused to change my meter when it kept me awake for nights on end making a loud intermittent buzzing noise. Eventually fixed it myself at 3am one night by giving it a substantial wallop on the side. 2 years later they are very insistent that they come and fit a smart meter for no reason at all, they can sod right off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: The smart metres are a big fiddle, the firms state they are free, but the customer is paying for them in the bills. Correct - we are all (smart meter or old meter) paying for them through a levy on energy prices. 29 minutes ago, bruno22rf said: Switch to Octopus, best prices I've seen and they never hassle me for anything other than a meter reading I have also been pleased with Octopus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 A colleague at work had her power terminated remotely via smart meter due to a mess up with there systems took her a while to get sorted ! I won’t be having one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Hello, my supplier green energy has gone bust 🤔 I read that EDF are taking over 🙄, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 And this maybe is why they want is all to have one, gives them total control and able to switch us all off and on if they need to? That's progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 9 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, my supplier green energy has gone bust 🤔 I read that EDF are taking over 🙄, Your gas and electricity will smell of garlic and onions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 12 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Your gas and electricity will smell of garlic and onions! Allo Allo 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 12/02/2021 at 09:25, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, my supplier green energy has gone bust 🤔 I read that EDF are taking over 🙄, Mine too, so much for green energy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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