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    Split Phase and Smart Meter

    Hi we have a split phase supply and had a EDMI ES-30B 3 phase meter fitted. Our readings are extraordinarily high. It is an old farmhouse but there is just myself and my wife and we are using 29,565 kWh per year. 81 kWh per day. We just have an electric shower, electric cooker, appliance like...
  2. R

    Smart Meters that can be installed at the Consumer Unit

    Smart Meters that can be installed at the Consumer Unit. For situations where a tenant wants the facility but the landlord doesn't want a a smart meter on their premises. Does anyone know of such a device? I'm thinking of something that can be installed outside of the CU monitoring the line...
  3. D

    New Transformer Humming Noise on Smart Doorbell 24 volt AC - How to fix this UK

    Hello All, Incase this reaches other non UK residents to confirm this doorbell has been fitted in England it regard to electricity distribution feeding the circuit This is the first I've posted and I'm certain many on here will have a good explanation and remedy for this problem. I've made...
    • Dave2022
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    • doorbell how to new noise smart transformer volt
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  4. M

    Can I Do This? Power smart switch with no neutral.

    I've Seen this question asked and answered dozens of times. But never like this. I have a switch that requires a neutral. I do NOT actually have to switch AC power. Yes switch was designed to switch ACc but it's not nnessary for my case. My switch is just going to communicate over wifi to be...
    • Mikesd
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    • neutral power smart smart switch switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. K

    Dangers of Smart Meters Know the Truth

    Dangers of Smart Meters Know the Truth It's about time you know the Truth, Say No to Smart Metres. Put everything aside take the time to read and watch the video, your health and your Family's health depends on you, Research the Truth know the Facts, and Fight back. Smart metres are detrimental...
    • klay777
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    • ausie elec knowledge meters smart
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Australia
  6. T

    How to make sure the wire I used for my smart switch is neutral?

    I'm new to this forum, I live in Saudi Arabia. I just installed a smart light switch that requires a neutral line, as in this picture : when I opened the switch light outlet I found a black wire capped inside and not used, I used a voltage detector on the black wire and there was no voltage...
    • Tmcdiscord
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    • how to neutral smart smart switch switch used wire
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. R

    Smart switch wire colors

    Hello. I'm fitting some Fibaro Dimmer 2 smart switches and hoping to get some advice on best practice around cable colors. Usually the modules are installed behind the switch in which case it's obvious what is connected to perm live, switched live etc. However the need has come to install the...
    • Richy_P
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    • smart smart switch switch wire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  8. V

    SSC metering expanation , why cant a smart meter be fitted

    Hi all I have a customer who wants a smart meter .. they are with edf .. The existing meters ...1 day rate , 1 off peak ..plus mechanical time switch are placed in the customers porch behind a panel rather than in a meter box ,.. circa 1965 I guess. In order to upgrade the consumer unit we need...
  9. D

    Installing smart wifi 3 way switch with another toggle switch

    I have bought ge wifi smart dimmer switch and it has support for 3 way light. But while checking the instructions video it’s saying I need to change all the switch in the circuit to make it work means the second switch also has to be changed to ge sync switch for 3 way install? I was wondering...
  10. D

    Smart wifi switch install with neutral wire

    Hello all My house is built 2005. I was trying to install ge smart switch which has 4 wire load ground neutral and line. Ge says it’s simple diy install. When I remove my existing switch I am not able to identify the neutral wire which according to ge video is white. How do I find neutral wire...
  11. gazdkw82

    Smart meters. Pros and cons

    My energy supplier igloo folded in oct and we've been with eon since. I keep getting emails and letters about upgrading to a smart meter. What's the pros and cons? I like the idea that I can monitor usage. I was looking at buying something for that purpose anyhow
  12. pe2dave

    Smart meter, gas and electric.

    New (EDF) installation. Issue 2 meter. Installed both gas and electric. Meter only shows electricity consumption, nothing at all on gas? Any idea if this is just setup or a faulty installation please?
  13. D

    Ceiling fan wiring with smart switches

    Hi, I currently have a light that was wired as 3 way and am replacing it with a ceiling fan/light combo. What I want to do is wire the switches so they operate independently so light switch in one location and fan in the other. The power wire enters where the light switch would be going and...
  14. C

    "smart" meters for my structures reading 2-3x more power usage than im actually using.. why ?

    I have a question for you all, We recently moved, and the old house had the analog meter on it, the new place has 3 structures on the property.. a barn, a defunct kennel which im going to turn into a workshop and the house itself. All 3 buildings have these smart meters on them.. Our first...
    • candymancangt
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    • actually meters power reading smart using
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. T

    How to add smart light capability to existing switch

    Hi, I had my home entirely rewired 5 years ago had some outside lights added to the front of the house. I’d now like to add these into my SmartThings setup and have come across the Aeotec nano switch which appears to add smart control without needing to replace existing switch. The photo below...
    • thewillows
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    • existing how to light smart switch
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Smart electric meter in Los Angeles recording very high reading/ LED lights possible issue?

    Hello, I created this account as I have ran into a huge issue with my electric bill. I have been living at my house for 1 year right now. Every 2 months I have been paying anywhere between $60-$80 for my bill. I opened my bill today and it has jumped for $650 for this cycle. After calling...
    • Paul002525
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    • electric issue led led lights lights meter possible reading smart
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. S

    Drayton wiser smart hub and ufh wiring centre

    I’ve currently got a Drayton wiser hub 2 channel for heating and hot water. I’m looking to install hydronic ufh (3 zones) and would want to use the Drayton ufh wiring centre. So it can all be controlled via the same app. Would I need to get a new Drayton wiser hub with 3 channels or can I use...
  18. Rockingit

    3ch / DHW + 2 zone smart controller

    Be grateful to know if anyone is aware of a smart stat system that's built-in dual zone CH as well as standard timed DHW. As far as I know, Nest, Hive and Tado don't, you'd need to use two sets, which is practically possible but a bit 'lumpy' and obviously doubles the hardware costs. However...
  19. M

    pulling my hair out trying to fit smart relay.

    hi im trying to fit a smart relay thing on my stairs light there is i switch at the top and bottom. smart relay has 6 connections for no neutral switch have it working on bench as follows. L live L1 L1 from bulb COM to switch com S1 to downstairs com S1 works great on bench . when i try on my...
    • montyfert
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    • fit hair out pulling relay smart trying
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. 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...
    • cheatcode
    • Thread
    • how to load meters record smart smart meter
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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