Skip to main content
S
Rank 1
Skinny01bq
Rank 1
July 12, 2023
Solved

Removing storage heaters to fit electric radiators- Remove Economy 7 meters too?

  • July 12, 2023
  • 11 replies
  • 2334 views

I have moved into a flat and removing storage heaters to fit electric radiators. However the circuit is on economy 7 and sockets dont work daytime. I know I can get an electrician to alter the fuseboard but it runs through the economy 7 meter so would need that removed?

Best answer by BPLightlog

Updated on 01/07/25 by Chris_OVO:


Has your question not been answered on this topic? Why not check out these other topics: 

 

 

A new meter would be more simple but your electrician could just wire both feeds into the same supply so although they would switch, the same circuits would be powered. There’s no conflict as they are both at the same potential. 
You would need to get the supplier to treat both as the same though (others have done this) and it sounds like you’ve already done this

11 replies

BPLightlog
Super User
BPLightlogSuper User
Super User
July 12, 2023

Hi @Skinny01bq , not necessarily. You can have the meter working at the same rate on both time slices so no need to change it .. unless it needs updating at all?

Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
Blastoise186
Super User
Blastoise186Super User
Super User
July 12, 2023

Could you show us some photos of the setup?

Securing energy by zapping security bugs... For that is The Blastoise Way! Remember, I'm just like you - AI Powered Evil Geniuses aren't Staff!
S
Rank 1
Skinny01bqAuthor
Rank 1
July 12, 2023

I just have this one as at work currently 

Blastoise186
Super User
Blastoise186Super User
Super User
July 12, 2023

If you’re having trouble uploading images, feel free to send them by email to forum@ovoenergy.com and we’ll get a forum moderator to help out.

Securing energy by zapping security bugs... For that is The Blastoise Way! Remember, I'm just like you - AI Powered Evil Geniuses aren't Staff!
    S
    Rank 1
    Skinny01bqAuthor
    Rank 1
    July 12, 2023

    There are two consumer units one for storage heaters the other for everything else. Five tails on the meter. One goes through the economy 7 box and I want both units to be on standard. I set my account up for std rate but the timer built in doesnt allow other consumer unit in daytime

    Blastoise186
    Super User
    Blastoise186Super User
    Super User
    July 12, 2023

    In that case, you may need to get the meter replaced in order to have things work the way you need them to. https://smart-booking.ovoenergy.com can get the ball rolling if you’re with OVO.

    Securing energy by zapping security bugs... For that is The Blastoise Way! Remember, I'm just like you - AI Powered Evil Geniuses aren't Staff!
      BPLightlog
      Super User
      BPLightlogSuper UserSolved
      Super User
      July 12, 2023

      Updated on 01/07/25 by Chris_OVO:


      Has your question not been answered on this topic? Why not check out these other topics: 

       

       

      A new meter would be more simple but your electrician could just wire both feeds into the same supply so although they would switch, the same circuits would be powered. There’s no conflict as they are both at the same potential. 
      You would need to get the supplier to treat both as the same though (others have done this) and it sounds like you’ve already done this

      Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
        S
        Rank 1
        Skinny01bqAuthor
        Rank 1
        July 12, 2023

        Thanks. Have booked Ovo meter upgrade

          Blastoise186
          Super User
          Blastoise186Super User
          Super User
          July 12, 2023

          No worries. I get the feeling it’s an RTS Meter which is going to need replacing anyway due to end of service life approaching. So I don’t see much value in paying for an electrician when the same result can be achieved for free by swapping the meter out.

          Securing energy by zapping security bugs... For that is The Blastoise Way! Remember, I'm just like you - AI Powered Evil Geniuses aren't Staff!
            W
            Newcomer
            wildboar
            Newcomer
            February 11, 2024

            Hi

            Can anyone tell me who to contact or number to phone to arrange removal of a Meter for Storage Heaters which were removed a long time ago. The meter is redundant.

            thanks

            Show more replies
            Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement

            OVO Energy Ltd, Floor 5, Crescent, Temple Back, Redcliffe, BS1 6EZ, (Company no. 06890795) registered in England and Wales.

            OVO (S) Gas Limited is registered in England and Wales (Company No. 02716495) at Floor 5, Crescent, Temple Back, Redcliffe, BS1 6EZ.

            OVO (S) Gas Limited is part of OVO Group Ltd