2nd gen smart meter

jabriel

Just received an email from my energy supplier suggesting they can install a 2nd generation smart meter. One that can be read by other utility companies too.

Is there any reason why one wouldn't install this?

961

Is there any reason why you would if your existing meter(s) are working ok?

Wait until you are forced to. Too many installations not going according to plan just now

jabriel

Existing meters are working fine.

Last time I even considered it was when 1st gen smart meters were released. I knew then not to and haven't considered it since then. Hence the question.

I'm not in a rush to change.

How are the engineers/companies managing to mess up the installs?

961

You've heard the old advice "If it ain't broke don't fix it"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Not so smart: bad meter installations leave customers in debt and in the dark                                                                                                        Consumers are left footing the bill when a much-vaunted new technology goes wrong                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                www.theguardian.com