Re: Providers WON'T Install Smart Meters
Originally Posted by
Bruce
->
you introduced the absurd notion of fires being caused by people using their washing machines at night (I hope you turn off your fridge before you go to sleep)
You are incredibly uniformed and belligerent in that ignorance. Fires caused by washing machines and tumble dryers are extremely common.
https://www.which.co.uk/news/2018/02...pliance-fires/
"Our analysis, looking at fire data obtained through Freedom of Information requests, reveals that the number of fires has stayed at a similar level for five years, with malfunctioning kitchen appliances reportedly causing close to 16,000 potentially deadly fires across the UK since 1 April 2012."
"Fires caused by faulty washing machines and tumble dryers account for more than a third (35%) of this overall number, meaning these two appliances cause more than 20 fires per week on average. Other high-risk appliances for the same period include cookers and ovens (11%), dishwashers (10%) and fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers (8%)."
and this:
https://inews.co.uk/news/faulty-wash...-number-fires/
"Faulty white goods such as washing machines, tumble dryers and fridge freezers are causing more than 60 house fires a week, analysis has revealed"
The idea of using Smart Meters and running such appliances through the night whilst you are asleep is absurdly dangerous. Enough so that fire services are greatly concerned. As per this article for example:
Using your washing machine at night could cost you your life: Firefighters warn over plan to charge different rates at different times of day
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...times-day.html
"Millions of lives will be put at risk by plans to offer all families cheaper energy during the night,
firefighters say."
"fire experts have serious concerns about the idea. The Chief Fire Officers Association says it was never consulted on whether it is safe to do so.
It warns that running electrical appliances while you are asleep will put your family at greater risk of being trapped by fire."
"Andy Reynolds, electrical safety expert for the association, says:
'Never leave a tumble dryer, washing machine or dishwasher running when you have gone to bed or have left the house unoccupied"