pattricia   574 #25 Posted March 19, 2017 Assuming that the supplier you change to does use smart meters at all then yes. We changed to Eon purely on cost, but they don't use the British Gas meters and don't yet have any smart meters in our area.  Thanks. I'm sure a lot of people don't realise this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carltoncdx   10 #26 Posted March 19, 2017 No requirement to have a smart meter. If you don't want it, just refuse. There is nothing they can do to force you to have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   214 #27 Posted March 19, 2017 I guess the telephone/wi-fi box is the biggest user on a night time, or do some people turn theirs off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â 2,002 #28 Posted March 19, 2017 el cid - the biggest 'user' overnight would be your fridge/freezer (or possibly water heater, if like me you are on E7 electric). Your router would be using minimal power- it doesn't use THAT much even when using your PC/laptop/w.h.y. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jacktari   10 #29 Posted March 19, 2017 This is true. Are you aware that even if you leave all your wall sockets on, electricity seeps through. This is why we are advised to not just switch our TV, electric kettles, radio's etc. Off, but to UNPLUG them from the wall socket as well.  I think you may have been misled here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia   574 #30 Posted March 19, 2017 I think you may have been misled here.  I agree. I'm not unplugging my wall sockets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   214 #31 Posted March 19, 2017 el cid - the biggest 'user' overnight would be your fridge/freezer (or possibly water heater, if like me you are on E7 electric). Your router would be using minimal power- it doesn't use THAT much even when using your PC/laptop/w.h.y.  I am waiting for my smart metre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jacktari   10 #32 Posted March 19, 2017 I am waiting for my smart metre  After brexit, Nige will insist on them being smart yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
highflyer14 Â Â 10 #33 Posted March 20, 2017 Is it not the daily standing charge per day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
apelike   10 #34 Posted March 20, 2017 Is it not the daily standing charge per day?  Yes its normally charged per day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Berberis   10 #35 Posted March 20, 2017 Why when it comes back on does it start at 60p even though there's only the fridge freezer on ovenight  Heating pump will be electric. Is your heating on overnight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pkingy   10 #36 Posted March 21, 2017 Yes it could be a standing charge. Seems a bit steep though 60p per day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
