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  1. C

    How to obscure load signatures that smart meters record cheaply

    So, big brother is coming to my town, and is rolling out those fancy smart meters. My question is, what is the cheapest way to mask the loads devices give as signatures to the power company? Would putting a device behind a UPS make the device type not known to the power company? If not, would...
  2. Vortigern

    Smart meters cause soaring bills True or False

    Do smart meters cause soaring bills due to inrush currents recorded digitally? Low power factor equipment may cause this???? What is the hive mind conclusion?
  3. Algarve Sparky

    Smart meters and installers

    Hi all, a recent call out to a frantic home owner that the most everything in the house had blown up ! The cause was quickly found, the recently fitted smart meter had had a terminal failure at the neutral and as the supply was 3 phase and the overheating terminal got worse the neutral was...
  4. T

    What readout do smart meters give in UK?

    Hi, Domestic single phase smart meters in UK....what readout do they give to the house owner? That is, if the house owner goes up to the smart meter, can they see a reading there and then? What reading is it? Presumably the reading they can see is the average power over the last 5 minutes (or...
  5. Pastory

    HOW DO PRE PAID ELECTRIC METERS WORK?

    Hey fellas, here i am again. Just I was curious with how pre paid electric meters work and specifically how do they know the token entered is the one; is there a connection made with the electricity supplier HQ or they are incorporated with formulas to decipher the tokens or there is another way...
  6. S

    Connecting pulse sensor to lower voltage DAQ

    Hello there! Simple question, I have energy meters like those: https://www.zelec.fr/details-compteur+d+energie+monophase+direct+45a-155.html this one is on a french website, but the operation is simple. This one in particular uses an optocoupler 27 Vdc for the pulses, but what is the voltage...
  7. S

    Sub panel for ADU or new dual socket meters?

    Hi there, my first post here, I installed this in 2015 which is a 150 amp GE powermark gold 8 circuit 4 space meter/load center https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-PowerMark-Gold-150-Amp-4-Space-8-Circuit-Meter-Socket-Load-Center-TSMF415CSFLP/302751170 Now I want an ADU in my backyard. Power...
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  8. T

    UK Smart meters and Economy 7

    Have to say "DIYer", but I have no intention of doing any work myself - so "Consumer" might be better. Just adding 13A spurs is my limit. I want to understand smart meters and Economy 7 in detail, before getting anything done at all. That will be after Covid, since there is no hurry. I also...
  9. D

    2 Meters 2 CU Smart Meter Installation

    Hi, Currently We have 2 meters and each meter is connected to 2 CU. We are looking to upgrade to a smart meter. At the moment OVO have no slots for my area however, when I do get a slot they will replace 1 of the meters and remove the other they bit I'm not sure about is how will the 2nd CU...
  10. I

    office rewire with individual meters

    Hi folks - if anyone can offer dvice on this matter as i have heard several ways to do the job, so not sure which is best. I have an office block that i need to renew the wirings ( surface mounted / suspended ceilings etc.. there are approx 18 rooms on 2 floors which i need to rewire - i want...
  11. Gavin John Hyde

    New smart meters to turn off supply remotely

    Just been told about a proposal by some companies to allow them to turn off your power without notice or compensation if the grid is under strain. If they haven't learnt already from the smart meter shambles that its best to leave alone they now want to mess it up again. In theory if too many...
  12. P

    Question about sub meters

    I have a 3 phase supply to my 1957 architect designed grade II listed house. I have just built an annexe to the property and want to run a supply from one of the unused phases. My supplier says: 'we don't do that sort of thing' and Western Power says: ' ask your supplier.' No independent...
  13. A

    meters

    hi i purchased a block of offices and i have converted them into three [2 flats and one masonet] the problem is spe energy says that the three meters must go next to the main head and not in the flats help
  14. J

    Refurbishment. Help needed with spooky ancient meters.

    Hello. We are doing a refurb for an elderly lady and her family. Its a Victorian house. the local network has said it will upgrade fuse to 80A or 100A depending on capacity etc. she needs more power due to electric showers, stair lift, and our electrician will upgrade tails. But there is a...
  15. J

    5 Meters, 5 suppliers...

    How would one manage the re-location of five meters owned by five different energy companies during a mains supply upgrade? The old supply will be disconnected at the same time the new is energised. All five meters will need to move to a new location approx 1 meter away. What is the best way...
  16. stephanjs

    UK Where would I find the MPAN on a "Radio Telemeter Series K" meter?

    Where can I find the MPAN on a "Radio Telemeter Series K" meter? Unlike the older meters, this just has a serial number and stores code on it. I have no way of getting past energy bills but doubt if that would help as the meter has been changed. ENA requires a 21 digit MPAN. The serial number...
  17. Dan

    COVID Update: Emergency Work is Okay; Sitework is Okay 2 meters apart, Work in customers homes in general unless emergency is a NOGO.

    COVID Update: Emergency Work is Okay; Sitework is Okay 2 meters apart, Work in customers homes in general unless emergency is a NOGO. I'm trying to find the video and or article where PM questions were extended. Kids who live with parents at two seperate homes can still go to both homes...
  18. R

    Power cut, but meters on.

    Hi guys hope I've got the right section. My power went off randomly this morning half way through a shower (electric shower but 12 months old). No tripped fuses, I flicked them all off and back on, still nothing. The meter is on and the red lights on it. Any ideas please?
  19. R

    Question about clamp meters

    Well, I say that because I don't think there is a problem other than perhaps my meter reading. Then again, it might not be a problem at all. So I had an oil heater that was tripping the RCD. Element was leaking so replaced it. Also did a complete check of all switches, terminal blocks and...
  20. C

    I have recently moved to Bulgaria.

    I have recently moved to Bulgaria to live. I want to work to help fund my small holding. I have found a country with little regulations. My electrical experience was on trains air conditioning. I’ve always done my own homes electrical stuff, I’m not a complete novice. It has been over 20 years...

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