On 17/12/2020 18:52, Tim+ wrote:
Michael Chare wrote:
On 17/12/2020 16:44, Robin wrote:
On 17/12/2020 15:35, Jonathan wrote:
We live in a building divided in three, two of the properties being
holiday lets. I finally gave in to the nagging and agreed to have
smart meters installed for our property.

They didn't turn up on Monday for no reason and were rebooked for
today. The engineer then said he coudln't install our meters because
there is a shared neutral for the three properties.

A waste of time and a farce. Shan't be bothering to make another
appointment.


Is this a case of the 3 properties having separate meters but only one
big cable coming in and one "head end" with a big fuse (see the photos
in the link below) which serves all 3?Â* If so the engineer couldn't do
anything because it would have meant pulling the fuse and cutting off
power to all 3 properties*.Â* Without the permission and presence of
their owner(s) that could have unknown and consequences.

It is normal for electricity supplies to be cut off. There are planned
and unplanned power cuts. Even in the planned power cuts you may get a
warning but they don't ask if you mind.

I do refuse to have a smart meter. I would like to see those that have
them being charged more to cover the operating cost.


Im delighted to have a smart meter. Means that I can be on an innovative
tariff thats saving me a lot of money.

Tim

Do the maths. Over the longer period you will end up paying far more
in standing charges than the cost of the 'smart' meter.
We had innovative tariffs before the EU decided everyone must have a
smart meter.