Panorama - The Smart Meter mess

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Why are you conflating 2 (or more) different points ?
He is attempting to divert because he knows these facts are indisputable...

Disconnection is rare.

The processes leading up to disconnection are the same for both meters.

You are no more likely to be disconnected or switched with either meter.
Anyone care to dispute them...?
 
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Personally, assuming my meters were indoors - if I got in a mess with my energy bills, I would rather they were able to remotely switch supplies off, than have them bust the door down, to cut supplies of. Also much quicker to restore them, once the issue is sorted.
So you acknowledge SM's can be remotely cut off - tick!

You acknowledge that an analogue meter needs an intrusion into your property - tick!

And you prefer that the power companies can cut you off remotely rather than get an enforcement order for entry to your property, which of course affects all others with smart meters whether they like it or not - tick!

Maybe you would be kind enough to explain this to nosenothing...

In the simplest of terms of course :)
 
He is attempting to divert because he knows these facts are indisputable...


Anyone care to dispute them...?
Rather ironic that you live in what could be termed as the 'dark ages'...

If that's what you prefer ,boyo', then feel free to carry on in ignorance...

But then you are probably one of those 'it would never happen to me' nutters!
 
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So you acknowledge SM's can be remotely cut off - tick!

You acknowledge that an analogue meter needs an intrusion into your property - tick!

And you prefer that the power companies can cut you off remotely rather than get an enforcement order for entry to your property, which of course affects all others with smart meters whether they like it or not - tick!

Maybe you would be kind enough to explain this to nosenothing...

In the simplest of terms of course :)
All correct.

But ignores the ..... The processes leading up to

Which is the actual point being made. Tick
 
So you acknowledge SM's can be remotely cut off - tick!

You acknowledge that an analogue meter needs an intrusion into your property - tick!
I have never disputed that, no.

Irrelevant though in regards to this...
Disconnection is rare.

The processes leading up to disconnection are the same for both meters.

You are no more likely to be disconnected or switched with either meter.
Anytime you'd like to dispute the facts above, crack on (he won't, he can't).
 
Not strictly true no, in regards to cutting off supply.
Most do and it’s the preferred method, of actually removing the meter.

Some can be isolated outside, he’s not wrong there.
 
You’re clearly missed my point.
Your missing mine. The only group with any interest in meter readings is the suppliers. Due to demarcation problems they did have need to involve the distributors. eg Removing house fuses etc even fitting meters. The suppliers took the readings. Used to be pretty regular but the time interval just kept increasing. They would also check for meter bypassing etc. So SM's have checks for tampering that go back to base if they indicate some one has. The aim of an SM is no need to ever visit but they probably still have a lifetime limit just as the old meters did.

;) The old gas and electricity boards used to look after all aspects in each of their areas.
 
Not strictly true no, in regards to cutting off supply.
Under what circumstances?

If you're referring to a box that is attached to an outside wall it's the same thing - a court order is required to access any part of your property!
 
The processes leading up to

Which is the actual point being made.
Correct. The actual process is neither whimsical or swift. It's a distinct set of rules. The SM morons would have you believe that, one missed bill and the SM is quickly killed, lol. Power companies can be sued for damages (amounting to a lot more than the bill debts) if they decide to waive the process.
 
Your missing mine. The only group with any interest in meter readings is the suppliers. Due to demarcation problems they did have need to involve the distributors. eg Removing house fuses etc even fitting meters. The suppliers took the readings. Used to be pretty regular but the time interval just kept increasing. They would also check for meter bypassing etc. So SM's have checks for tampering that go back to base if they indicate some one has. The aim of an SM is no need to ever visit but they probably still have a lifetime limit just as the old meters did.

;) The old gas and electricity boards used to look after all aspects in each of their areas.
You’ve missed it again.

Let’s leave it there please.
 
a court order is required to access any part of your property!
If court orders were difficult then, no, they don't need to access your property. But courts give out permission easily, and cheaply.
 
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