On 09/02/2019 17:57, Max Demian wrote:
On 09/02/2019 15:04, David wrote:
I've booked my install because it is a requirement for the tariff I am
on.

Nearly at the end they ask if you want information collecting every 30
minutes, weekly or monthly (IIRC).

Well, if I'm going to get any value at all I might as well have enough
data to see daily trends.

Don't you have real time access to current consumption through your
wizzy remote gadget? What else would you expect to see?

Hang on, if I ask for 30 minute data capture I have to agree to EDF using
the information to offer me services to improve my energy usage. So
reversing the privacy options that I have selected.

I'm having data collected monthly.

Remind me again how this Smart meter is going to save me money?

It won't.

It might save you a few pounds if you seek out the main contributors to
your base load once you can see it. If you already have an Owl or
equivalent realtime power monitor then it merely allows your supplier to
get a slightly smaller non-compliance with ridiculous target fine.

Personally I would not let them install a first generation smart meter
in my home even if it could get a mobile signal to work which it can't.

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Regards,
Martin Brown