Returning to an earlier discussion about “ smart” meters
We have a smart meter, supported by promises
The house monitor failed - “it will be ££ for a replacement sir” (refused)
Bills arrive, using, presumably, the signals from the smart meter on the outside wall.
Man appears to read meter - I didn’t catch him this time.
More bills, using a reading, I guess from the smart meter on the wall
Correspondence from supplier that “ it is x time since you provided a reading “
Me - “ but you’re getting one from the smart meter, and billing me on these readings”
“ But we need a reading”
OK, easy enough, send reading. Am told that I am significantly in credit.
Today man arrives to read meter. He’s a lovely chap. I won’t use his exact terminology, but basically he says that the whole setup, across a lot of companies, is a total mess.
I said that I was pleased that he was making a living from the mess. He agreed, and said that he’d even put his price up.
Great chap, but what a fiasco of a system.