New Posts For Thread: npower "Smart Meter"https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meterAnyone got one of these?Anyone got one of these?I decided to have one on Wednesday, seeing that, allegedly, it won't cost me anything, and can monitor usage, and don't have to send meter readings!Just have to wonder what's in it for them!I decided yeI don't like smart meters for the privacy implications but there are obvious reasons why power companies (and this might be good for consumers) might be able to change price, as hinted above, dynamically as load varies. Kind of like a Econmomy 7 on shttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556438153#556438153I don't like smart meters for the privacy implications but there are obvious reasons why power companies (and this might be good for consumers) might be able to change price, as hinted above, dynamically as load varies. Kind of like a Econmomy 7 on sFri, 18 Jan 2019 16:56:03 -0600Thanks onlooker...As I said before, I'm glad that I didn't follow through with this installation.I'm also cross with myself, for having got to the point of accepting the deal, without resorting to the usual checks,of which I am always the first to adhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556438127#556438127Thanks onlooker...As I said before, I'm glad that I didn't follow through with this installation.I'm also cross with myself, for having got to the point of accepting the deal, without resorting to the usual checks,of which I am always the first to adFri, 18 Jan 2019 16:49:52 -0600The future will have everything in your house talking to the meter to get the cheapest electricity to do what it has to do - eg, your dishwasher needs to go on after your evening meal. You tell it you need it to finish by 4pm tomorrow so you have enohttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556438077#556438077The future will have everything in your house talking to the meter to get the cheapest electricity to do what it has to do - eg, your dishwasher needs to go on after your evening meal. You tell it you need it to finish by 4pm tomorrow so you have enoFri, 18 Jan 2019 16:38:37 -0600Lady Faye Verrit 18 Jan 19 21:11 Very interesting to see so many adverse comments, from so many within such a "niche" community! general opinion of the massesHave to wonder what is the general opinion of the masses!-------------------The, "generahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556437833#556437833Lady Faye Verrit 18 Jan 19 21:11 Very interesting to see so many adverse comments, from so many within such a "niche" community! general opinion of the massesHave to wonder what is the general opinion of the masses!-------------------The, "generaFri, 18 Jan 2019 16:11:32 -0600CANT DO YOU WANNA LAY ME EVENS THE FITTER DONT TURN UP LADY I WOULDNT LET THE CXNTS INSTALL A LIGHT BULBhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556437777#556437777CANT DO YOU WANNA LAY ME EVENS THE FITTER DONT TURN UP LADY I WOULDNT LET THE CXNTS INSTALL A LIGHT BULBFri, 18 Jan 2019 16:05:39 -0600https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.npower.comTHE ONLY REASON THEY HAVE ONE STAR IS YOU CAN GIVE NONEhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556437755#556437755https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.npower.comTHE ONLY REASON THEY HAVE ONE STAR IS YOU CAN GIVE NONEFri, 18 Jan 2019 16:02:52 -0600NPOWER ARE A FOOKING DISASTER G LUCK WITH UR NEW METERDO YOU KNOW THEY HAVE THE WORSE CUSTOMER SERVICE RATING IN THE WORLDhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556437745#556437745NPOWER ARE A FOOKING DISASTER G LUCK WITH UR NEW METERDO YOU KNOW THEY HAVE THE WORSE CUSTOMER SERVICE RATING IN THE WORLDFri, 18 Jan 2019 16:00:23 -0600The real reason is somewhat more boring.Our population is growing. So we have 2 options:1. Build lots more power stations and plant and have loads more pylons everywhere;2. Use the existing infrastructure more wisely. One way to do this is to move elhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556437533#556437533The real reason is somewhat more boring.Our population is growing. So we have 2 options:1. Build lots more power stations and plant and have loads more pylons everywhere;2. Use the existing infrastructure more wisely. One way to do this is to move elFri, 18 Jan 2019 15:30:15 -0600Very interesting to see so many adverse comments, from so many, within such a "niche" community!Have to wonder what is the general opinion of the masses!macarony...haven't researched your comment, but can you elucidate please...Glad I opted out, as Ihttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556437385#556437385Very interesting to see so many adverse comments, from so many, within such a "niche" community!Have to wonder what is the general opinion of the masses!macarony...haven't researched your comment, but can you elucidate please...Glad I opted out, as IFri, 18 Jan 2019 15:11:30 -0600I would not advise anyone have a smart meter in your house, not if you value your health and especially the health of a child or unborn child. There is very good reason your microwave oven is well insulated against microwave leakagehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31496507/npower-smart-meter?post_id=556436965#556436965I would not advise anyone have a smart meter in your house, not if you value your health and especially the health of a child or unborn child. There is very good reason your microwave oven is well insulated against microwave leakageFri, 18 Jan 2019 13:57:51 -0600