It's not so smart to have a 'smart meter' - Page 9

Margaret Pilkington · 07-10-2014, 07:19

Of course they don't save money for you....the only people who benefit are the energy companies.
Why would they want to give you something which reduced the money going into their accounts?

Neil · 07-10-2014, 07:40

Do they show you what you are using at that moment and what the cost is like the energy monitor do? If so they can help you save money by awareness of what taking a shower costs or putting the electric fire on etc

gpick24 · 07-10-2014, 08:33

I`ve just got myself one of these - 13A Plug In Energy Saving Monitor | Maplin slowly working my way around the house seeing how much things cost. Dishwasher (eco setting) - 14p/cycle, fridge freezer 24p/day (I was surprised at how much that cost), washing machine 11KG load at 60 deg 14p.

Accyexplorer · 07-10-2014, 09:13

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Originally Posted by gpick24

I`ve just got myself one of these - 13A Plug In Energy Saving Monitor | Maplin slowly working my way around the house seeing how much things cost. Dishwasher (eco setting) - 14p/cycle, fridge freezer 24p/day (I was surprised at how much that cost), washing machine 11KG load at 60 deg 14p.

They should name it the paranoia plug

gpick24 · 07-10-2014, 09:26

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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer

They should name it the paranoia plug

Why? If it saves money then surely it`s a good thing. It`s shown the Mrs that the Eco setting is the cheapest option on the dishwasher (should be obvious, but not to her), I`ll turn the fridge freezer from 4 to 2 to see how much that saves, i`m sure there will be more savings to be had.
I know someone who just this weekend borrowed a monitor because their bill was so high in their new house, using 10KW overnight when everything off except fridge freezer, turns out there was an immersion heater on they didn`t even know they had.

Now turned off, big saving.

Margaret Pilkington · 07-10-2014, 10:17

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Originally Posted by gpick24

Why? If it saves money then surely it`s a good thing. It`s shown the Mrs that the Eco setting is the cheapest option on the dishwasher

the cheapest option is........don't have a dishwasher.
I have never longed for one of these things......and when visiting rellies in Oz they couldn't understand why washing up by hand was my choice.

I know that there are some dishwashers which are supposed to be cheaper than a bowlful of sudsy water...but I have yet to be convinced.

Less · 07-10-2014, 10:28

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

the cheapest option is........don't have a dishwasher.

My dishwasher is irreplaceable, I hate standing at a sink to wash dishes, I'd end up using paper plates and plastic cutlery, which would all end up in landfill or even worse I would have to install one of those female thingys that used to be chained to the kitchen sink during my growing years.

Yuk! I'm not going back to the bad old days.

Margaret Pilkington · 07-10-2014, 10:32

I can understand you choosing a dishwasher over a female companion, but personally for me.......I wouldn't ever have one...like a wife for you has no attraction...I feel exactly the same about a dishwasher.

gpick24 · 07-10-2014, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

the cheapest option is........don't have a dishwasher.
I have never longed for one of these things......and when visiting rellies in Oz they couldn't understand why washing up by hand was my choice.

I know that there are some dishwashers which are supposed to be cheaper than a bowlful of sudsy water...but I have yet to be convinced.

I can live with 14p for a full load, I was expecting it to cost more. I suppose you`re paying for the convenience, it would probably be cheaper to wash clothes by hand instead of using the washing machine but that isn`t going to happen either

Margaret Pilkington · 07-10-2014, 10:48

No, I wouldn't wash clothes by hand........but pots, well that is another matter.

gpick24 · 07-10-2014, 11:59

We can have quite a busy house at times, especially at weekends so a few modern conveniences to make life a little easier isn`t a lot to ask. I know they aren`t for everyone, but suits us.

Neil · 08-10-2014, 08:32

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Originally Posted by gpick24

Why? If it saves money then surely it`s a good thing. It`s shown the Mrs that the Eco setting is the cheapest option on the dishwasher (should be obvious, but not to her), I`ll turn the fridge freezer from 4 to 2 to see how much that saves, i`m sure there will be more savings to be had.
I know someone who just this weekend borrowed a monitor because their bill was so high in their new house, using 10KW overnight when everything off except fridge freezer, turns out there was an immersion heater on they didn`t even know they had.

Now turned off, big saving.

I don't have that problem, for about the last 10 years if I switch the immersion heater on it trips the breaker.

Less · 08-10-2014, 08:38

Another job on the 'to do' list.

accyman · 08-10-2014, 10:30

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

No, I wouldn't wash clothes by hand........but pots, well that is another matter.

you could put your clothes in a dishwasher with the plates

dont do it the other way around though it dosnt end well using a washing machine

Margaret Pilkington · 08-10-2014, 10:38

No, I couldn't do that.
My dishwasher is a 1943 model......it is noisy when running(rumbles and grumbles a lot), gives off a lot of steam and you can't get any spare parts for it.(rarer than hen's teeth)
I suppose it could be classed as an antique really.

I have a friend who cooks salmon in her dishwasher!