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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby Tony C » Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:51 pm

Not having one myself, been so annoyed by the constant correspondence in all forms from my energy supplier. Got low energy bulbs throughout, PC turned off at night, outside lights on movement sensors, and if fancy the luxury of toasting a slice of bread hang the expense. I'm also fairly convinced they are getting are getting some form of kickback for every one fitted.
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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby Rob E » Tue Mar 05, 2019 8:02 pm

b33fy wrote:Probably a bit late to the party with these, had one installed today after a few missed meter readings and a monthly payment adjustment to close to £400 per month. :shock: Booked the apppointment Friday, came today.

For those that haven’t got one, hand held device gives a live consumption display, along with other options such as daily, weekly and monthly consumption. Free to install. Made a few adjustments around the house, down to 5p an hour.. daren’t turn the oven on, and the underfloor heatings been banned :lol:

Meter readings go every half hour to EDF by built in SIM card so hopefully no more surprises.

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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby Wingco » Tue Mar 05, 2019 8:58 pm

I am with Tony C on this, fed up with being bombarded with phone call, oh we are in your area fitting meters, I even had a guy turn up saying he was her to fit the new meter that we had organised !! wtf. One phone call I had almost said that it was the law to have it fitted, when I asked him to explain again it went quite.
We are pretty good in this house turning stuff of etc £70 per month at the moment I'm happy paying.

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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby b33fy » Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:26 pm

You cant get away from the smart aspect its everywhere so you just gotta get on with it, if it helps my bills then so be it.

I guess there's always the tin hat option.. :lol:
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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby Tony C » Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:01 pm

b33fy wrote:You cant get away from the smart aspect its everywhere so you just gotta get on with it, if it helps my bills then so be it.

I guess there's always the tin hat option.. :lol:


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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby b33fy » Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:08 pm

Tony C wrote:
b33fy wrote:You cant get away from the smart aspect its everywhere so you just gotta get on with it, if it helps my bills then so be it.

I guess there's always the tin hat option.. :lol:


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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby Rob E » Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:57 am

Live of grid, no smart access needed, simples, go back to the old days when you’d phone someone up or knock on there door and .... wait for it .... talk to each other :o
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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby Tony B » Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:01 am

Embrace the future I say

I love it, I’ve got a smart meter, smart light bulbs nd switches and an Alexa secretly listening to all my conversations and probably a virus recording all my keystrokes - bring it on :lol:

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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby David T » Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:27 am

EDF installing one today. Had no choice really as all the competitive tarrifs now require it. I knew this was coming.

I'm convinced the ultimate goal of the smart meters is for 'load shedding'. Dynamic pricing will temporarily remove marginal users. This to help with the future capacity shortfall as fossil and nuclear fuel generation declines and consumption only increases, especially with electric cars.

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Re: EDF Smart meter.

Postby Tony C » Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:31 pm

Tony B wrote:Embrace the future I say

I love it, I’ve got a smart meter, smart light bulbs nd switches and an Alexa secretly listening to all my conversations and probably a virus recording all my keystrokes - bring it on :lol:


I didn't have you down as careful with your money :lol:
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