tallaghtjoe wrote: » Funny you mention that, we thought the same. We are building at the moment and got our first bill a couple of weeks ago at e280 - this was 1433 units. (The usage in our current house, wouldnt be anywhere near this) I thought this was v high considering we arent in the house yet and no appliances running, just whatever the builders are using. We have air to water so wasnt really sure how much it might be. This has now been switched off the last month while we are getting the tiling done, so im interested to see what the usage is and what next bill is, as the usage would be minimal - radio, saws etc. I'll be keeping an eye over it and hoping it balances over the next few months.
John.G wrote: » ...do the new meters measure the kwh in decimals?.
chewed wrote: » With these new smart meters, can you avail of night saver options with suppliers? Or will this be a separate unit?
coylemj wrote: » Yes, the suppliers will be rolling out price schemes which encourage you to avoid period of peak demand, you won't need a separate unit. It's supposed to happen by 2021, might be delayed a bit but my smart meter was installed during the lockdown so it could happen next year. The regulator has decided that there will be three tariff rates: Day (08:00-23:00), Night (23:00-08:00) and Peak (17:00-19:00). Essentially, the new tariffs will encourge people to set the immersion timer to heat the water before 8 a.m., not use the dishwasher or washing machine between 5 and 7 p.m. and avoid giving the immersion a boost between 5 and 7 p.m. This is from the ESB FAQ on smart meters....Currently your electricity meter is manually read by ESB Networks up to four times per year. Smart meters will be able to automatically send your meter readings to ESB Networks so the need for estimated bills will be significant reduced. When smart meters are fully operational, you will have a choice to be provided with more accurate information about your energy usage to allow you to better manage your bills with greater accuracy than at present. This information will also enable you to be more energy efficient, helping to reduce your carbon footprint. From 2021 onwards, electricity supply companies will begin to offer new smart products and services, giving you more choice and enabling you to shift some of your consumption to off peak times of the day when electricity is cheaper
chewed wrote: » Cheers for info. I just moved to SSE Airtricity today and was asking if my new smart meter could be used for the night saver option. The guy on the phone didn't seem to have any idea about it.
beachhead wrote: » Anyone got more info on these smart meters:- country of manufacture,date of manufacture,model number etc One poster said model Kamstrup DK 8660 which is Danish.The KN/CNET appointment staff say they are made in Ireland.A KN engineer says Denmark.I do not want a UK cast off where they were/are a disaster for households.
coylemj wrote: » When you're notified of the proposed installation, ring the number on the letter and discuss it with them.
kierank01 wrote: » How are people notified? I got a letter in the postbox today, addressed to someone who doesn't live here, with ESBN smart metering programme on the return address. I have been in the house 2 years, and the meter is in my name. I have an electric car, and am on a day/night meter. I sent esbn an email, but haven't opened the letter.
Tony H wrote: when ESB networks installed a smart meter they put this fuse see attached file , does this mean that the system is now rated for 80A ?
Gooser14 wrote: » Any chance of posting an image of the smart meter?
Tony H wrote: » when ESB networks installed a smart meter they put this fuse see attached file , does this mean that the system is now rated for 80A ?
KCross wrote: » That can have a 60A or 80A fuse. You won’t know which unless you ask ESB. If you have a heat pump it’s probably an 80A.
Dempo1 wrote: » Mine has been installed almost a year now and I've seen an increase in costs. The strangest thing being these meters are still not being used for billing purposes, basically I still have a guy calling to read meter and when missed I have to submit a reading. I understood it would be a while before meters read remotely but a year later and still not happening is odd plus an increase of about €30 per bi monthly bill with no increase of usage on my end
murpho999 wrote: » A friend of mine is trying to switch her provider. Where she lives there are 2 of the new smart meters, one for her and one for neighbours. How can it be identified as neither have an MPRN number on them. They both have an RM number on them which does not correspond to MPRN. Any ideas? Thanks.
CoBo55 wrote: » There should be a separate meter number on the bill. They could always try turning on the immersion or electric shower and see which meter starts flashing more quickly.
murpho999 wrote: » Ha ha, good idea. She got it sorted. Bill only has the MPRN on it but new meters have RM number on them that only the provider can tell which MPRN it is. Very strange.
CoBo55 wrote: » I'm with energia, I'm almost certain there's a meter number on the bill above the mprn, I'll check later.
