Smart meters, can I insist on having a 'non smart' one?

[Bunkermagnet]

I have been told I need a smart meter, as my meter is outdated and needs replacing.
I just advise them my digital meter either works or it doesn’t, and as the thing still reads it must therefore be working. I also have a 2 rate meter, which they don’t really like.
I won’t be having a smart meter until it becomes a compulsory thing, and is totally compatible with every supplier.

 

[drdel]

I have been told I need a smart meter, as my meter is outdated and needs replacing.
I just advise them my digital meter either works or it doesn’t, and as the thing still reads it must therefore be working. I also have a 2 rate meter, which they don’t really like.
I won’t be having a smart meter until it becomes a compulsory thing, and is totally compatible with every supplier.

Compatibility ain't going to happen!!

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Compatibility ain't going to happen!!

Isn't that smet 2 which is now being offered

 

[drdel]

Isn't that smet 2 which is now being offered

They still have unique features between display etc.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Compatibility ain't going to happen!!

I don't get the insistence on having one if they then become useless when you change supplier. Does this mean there will be a constant need for meters to be fitted after each change of supplier or will there eventually be a universal meter, as there should have been from day 1?

 

[Deleted member 21784]

I don't get the insistence on having one if they then become useless when you change supplier. Does this mean there will be a constant need for meters to be fitted after each change of supplier or will there eventually be a universal meter, as there should have been from day 1?

It's here already smet 2 and they are being rolled out now

 

[woody69]

My post was in reply to jim8flog and his point about not having an objection to having one. It wasn’t trying to argue the toss for the sake of it.
I’m an Electrician with 35 years experience, I’ve worked with a lot of EDF guys and not one of them would have a smart meter.

Why not? Educate me as to the concerns.

 

[drdel]

It's here already smet 2 and they are being rolled out now

Smet 2 is the comms protocols. Not all smet2 kits talk to all suppliers. Have squint at the OVO website they are upfront about which suppliers their kit will talk to and the switching.

 

[Fade and Die]

Why not? Educate me as to the concerns.

Probably because they can't fiddle it.

 

[rulefan]

Some firms are still fitting the first generation because there aren't enough second generation yet - despite the government edict.