On Sun, 8 May 2016 12:15:53 +0100
"Dave W" wrote:


"The Other John" wrote in message
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On Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:49:11 +0100, Harry Bloomfield wrote:

I have just ordered a Smart meters install for the 20th of May.
How can I tap into the data via the PC's?

Received a letter today from Scottish Power asking me to make an
appointment to have my Smarts installed. Came with 2 leaflets, one
of which 'The benefits of smart meters' quotes customers responses
to the fitting of SMs including '85% felt they have a better
understanding of what their (sic) spending on energy'. So if 85%
of those surveyed don't know the difference between 'their' and
'they're' why should I trust their opinions? The leaflets are very
short on details as to how I will benefit, especially as I
currently (no pun intended) get a discount for self reading my
meters. OK so it's only £2.20 a quarter but 'every little helps'
I'm told! Also there's no indication whether the fitting is
compulsory or optional.

I got a notice with one of my paper bills from EDF asking me to
volunteer for a smart meter, but it said they are optional. I did not
see any benefit to myself so ignored it. Recently I got a phonecall
asking for an appointment to have a smart meter fitted. Before I gave
a date, I said "I thought they were optional". The man said "yes",
then "can I ask what your objection is?". I said I thought the meter
could be switched off via radio, and I didn't want the risk. (I
always pay my bills instantly but electronics can fail). The man knew
nothing of this, and said the meter just reported its readings. So on
that basis I allowed them to install it.

At least I will no longer have to go through the rigmarole of getting
a bill for a larger amount because nobody has read the meter, then
submitting my reading on line to get a second accurate bill.

What make and model of meter did they fit?

--
Davey.