Getting an electricity meter changed?

Posted by: Top Cat on 14 April 2004

Hi folks.

How does one arrange such a thing? I've got a somewhat old-fashioned meter which is probably doing the system no good at all, though it's not as old as some meters I have seen. It does, however, make curious hums and slight grinding noises on occasion (usually mornings and evenings - afternoons are inexplicably quiet where this baby is concerned).

Is it something the electricity supplier is obliged to do if I ask? There's a sticker on the meter which would appear to suggest that the meter was either installed or last serviced in '88' - so is it due for replacement yet and if not is there a way I can pay for a replacement?

John
Posted on: 15 April 2004 by blythe
I have a feeling that meters are changed every ten years, or it might be longer....
I recently had a meter changed - which the electricity company informed me was due.
I might be wrong, but I think it was last changed shortly after I moved in 13 years ago and was changed again earlier this year.
I'd call your supplier and ask the question.

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......
Posted on: 16 April 2004 by Derek Wright
Complain that you think your electricity bills are too high and I think that they will change the meter

Derek

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Posted on: 16 April 2004 by blythe
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Originally posted by Derek Wright:
Complain that you think your electricity bills are too high and I think that they will change the meter

Derek

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Actually, I did this once and they didn't change the meter; they just ran various tests on the meter and then pinpointed the fact that the greenhouse heater at 3000 watts was the culprit for the high bills!

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......
Posted on: 16 April 2004 by Derek Wright
Bang goes another idea <g>

Derek

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Posted on: 16 April 2004 by Steve B
Remove the meter and send it back to the electricity company.

They hate that. Smile

Steve B
Posted on: 17 April 2004 by Laurie Saunders
quote:
Hi folks.

How does one arrange such a thing? I've got a somewhat old-fashioned meter which is probably doing the system no good at all, though it's not as old as some meters I have seen. It does, however, make curious hums and slight grinding noises on occasion (usually mornings and evenings - afternoons are inexplicably quiet where this baby is concerned).


My old (mechanical) meter used to hum intermittently. It was noticeable at night. I complained, and was initially palmed of with "they sometimes do"

I claimed (correctly) that the hum disturbed my sleep and I would, if necessary, pursue this through legal channels. They immediately agreed to change it to a (solid state) one..which they promptly did

Laurie S
Posted on: 17 April 2004 by andy c
quote:
Remove the meter and send it back to the electricity company.


Ouch!
Nice one LOL Smile