FabSwingers.com forum: Smart meters

By *riskygaz OP Man
over a year ago

birmingham

Well British gas have just been out and fitted new gas and electric meters

it will be handy being able to top up online now and not have to go off to the shop.

So what exciting thing has happened in your life this morning lol ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can do this?! Damn I need to sort this out!!

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By *riskygaz OP Man
over a year ago

birmingham

"You can do this?! Damn I need to sort this out!!"
yes you top up online or by phone and you can even get an App for it, Smart meters are being fitted all over the country, you just have to wait till they get round to doing your area.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They said they're looking to have everyone done within 5 years

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By *riskygaz OP Man
over a year ago

birmingham

"They said they're looking to have everyone done within 5 years "
yes that sounds about right

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They said they're looking to have everyone done within 5 years yes that sounds about right"

British Gas have been doing people for years

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By *ourgeMan
over a year ago

stourport nr kidderminster

having my meters fited tomorow ,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They said they're looking to have everyone done within 5 years yes that sounds about right

British Gas have been doing people for years

Haha. I just how is genuinely easier to work out a tariff. I mean seriously if asked what tariff I want, surely the answer would be the fucking cheapest one

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By *exybabyMan
over a year ago

Canterbury....ish

"They said they're looking to have everyone done within 5 years yes that sounds about right

British Gas have been doing people for years

They wanted everyone to have smart meters by 2017....they have been having issues with them with people getting billed incorrectly and not configured properly...they are now, rather ambitiously, hoping for everyone to be rolled out by 2020....the system is flawed....beware!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also there's been quite a few technical demonstrations showing they can be hacked fairly easily

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

"You can do this?! Damn I need to sort this out!!"

I believe you can get a little device to top up online without having a smart meter. It's something I looked into at my old house but moved before sorting it out

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

"You can do this?! Damn I need to sort this out!!

I believe you can get a little device to top up online without having a smart meter. It's something I looked into at my old house but moved before sorting it out "

Might depend on your energy provider

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They said they're looking to have everyone done within 5 years "

Well they're not doing me. I don't want them remotely reading my Meter. I don't trust the fuckers! I either read the metres myself or they get read by their rep with me witnessing it.

And the water company can fuck off as well!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's so if you are late paying your bill then can cut you off remotely .

At the moment you can get away wothout paying bill for ages almost 2 months maybe more

Now your 7 days late and electri c or gas is off

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By *exybabyMan
over a year ago

Canterbury....ish

"It's so if you are late paying your bill then can cut you off remotely .

At the moment you can get away wothout paying bill for ages almost 2 months maybe more

Now your 7 days late and electri c or gas is off "

Anything that is electronic can be 'fiddled'....they will adjust your tariff, units used etc anytime they want to...and they won't even need to be in your home. They will be another 'big brother' dictating to you. Be aware, be very, very aware!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's so if you are late paying your bill then can cut you off remotely .

At the moment you can get away wothout paying bill for ages almost 2 months maybe more

Now your 7 days late and electri c or gas is off

Uoud make a fortune from that fraud case though

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By *octor DeleriumMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough

"Also there's been quite a few technical demonstrations showing they can be hacked fairly easily"

Smart meters don't appear to offer anything other than allowing the provider to monitor your usage.

It's common sense to turn things off when you are not using them and using a kettle makes the counter turn faster.

Hackable; yes, and your pattern of energy use will demonstrate when you are away or growing illegal things in the attic.

I'm anticipating that government, Councils and the Police will be actively working with providers as the data will become a "vital tool" for public safety.

Be prepared for a statement along the lines of 'It is absolutely vital that our police and security services are able to obtain energy usage data in certain, limited circumstances, to protect the public and ensure national security. This information helps to disrupt terrorist plots, smash criminal networks and keep us safe, and it is a government priority to ensure our legislation is updated to deal with changing threats and evolving technologies'.

Dr Nasty

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