03-05-2017, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rehab44
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Was there a specific concern from him about the meter MKJ?
Thinking about it the fact it was based on WiFi was a real concern too with reliability being an issue along with the whole system being wide open to abuse and tampering.
He is a very excitable guy but he sure as hell knows everything about being a gas engineer so I took him at his word.
03-05-2017, 03:16 PM
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Thanks mate, I have been doing further research. My supplier ScotPower informs me that they can't fit a smart meter to my home because we have an Economy 7 meter fitted. I also read that the energy supplier can switch off your power when it wants too?See link.
https://rogerhelmermep.wordpress.com...-smart-meters/
So I am confused..I need a 'smart' brain...
03-05-2017, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MKJ
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He went on and on about how bad an idea it was from all sorts of perspectives. This was some time ago but a point he raised that does stick in my mind that I hadn't considered was that some customers had come out of a stay in hospital to find they had been cut off. I think he did say this was because of the automatic payment method these meters use. No personal touch so if someone hadn't paid then bang off goes their supply. There were many points he raised but I discussed this with him a few years ago so I can't remember what they were exactly. I was taken aback to be honest with you as it seemed a good idea to have one fitted to me at the time. Thinking about it the fact it was based on WiFi was a real concern too with reliability being an issue along with the whole system being wide open to abuse and tampering.
He is a very excitable guy but he sure as hell knows everything about being a gas engineer so I took him at his word.
If you are in hospital and the meter reader knocks on the door gets no answer then an estimated bill is sent.
If not paid because you have been in Hospital or even abroad then the Gas/Elec board will have to enter your house to cut off your supply.
03-05-2017, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by galty
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Sorry but the point he raised was rubbish.If you are in hospital and the meter reader knocks on the door gets no answer then an estimated bill is sent.
If not paid because you have been in Hospital or even abroad then the Gas/Elec board will have to enter your house to cut off your supply.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/co...-disconnected/
contacted you to discuss options for repaying your debt, eg through a repayment plan
visited your home to assess your personal situation and whether this would affect you being disconnected, eg if you’re disabled or elderly
If they don’t do this and they try and disconnect you, make a complaint to your supplier.
Other stuff I just read was being charged more at a certain time of the day and so on. I didn't see much mention of any savings to be made though.
I would rather have a meter than have to submit my own readings or those of the guy that knocks on my door occasionally. But how safe is it? Does it make mistakes? Can it be abused by unscrupulous companies?
I should really have another word with my mate. I might in fact send him an email. Trouble is with him if he rings me I can't get him off the phone.
03-05-2017, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by galty
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Sorry but the point he raised was rubbish.If you are in hospital and the meter reader knocks on the door gets no answer then an estimated bill is sent.
If not paid because you have been in Hospital or even abroad then the Gas/Elec board will have to enter your house to cut off your supply.
Originally Posted by MKJ
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Some people are on a meter me thinks. Stick some money in for x amount of energy.
I have a friend who has to do something with a card and if there's less than a fiver on it, they get charged an extra £2
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