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January 12, 2018
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How do I get a smart meter when I have a 3 phase supply?

  • January 12, 2018
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I have 3 phase electricity with a dual rate meter. I would like a smart meter. I have asked my electrician and he says that it is very easy however the OVO technician who came to fit a smart meter said he couldn't do it. So I am paying over the odds for my electricity because OVO will not put me onto a single phase and install a smart meter

Best answer by Tim_OVO

Updated on 10/10/25 by Ben_OVO:​​​​

 

Do OVO offer 3 phase smart meters?

 

3 phase (aka polyphase) installations in domestic properties are few and far between, so it's a minority of meter engineers across the country that have the skills required to complete these installations. There are also some technical challenges in making sure your job is allocated to an engineer with these skills but we are just as keen as you are to have Smart available for these sites ASAP.


If you have a three phase supply we’d would encourage you to book a smart meter appointment as normal online or over the phone on 0330 303 5063. 


This will then go through to a specialist team who will validate that it is single rate job and that an 3 phase engineer is available in your region. If this is the case, they will re-book your appointment with the right engineer. (So please bear in mind your appointment date/time will likely change, but we'll try to keep it the same where possible.)


Unfortunately, if you have a 2-rate meter or are not in an area covered by our current crop of 3 phase skilled engineers, you will need to continue with your heritage meter. We know this will be frustrating, so we are sorry about that, we are working to expand our coverage and by you flagging your interest to us, you are helping us shape where and when that coverage develops. - thank you!

 

 

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BPLightlog
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January 23, 2023

I do know that they are fitting polyphase meters now @Cobalteer but they are limited in supply and need an engineer with safety clearance for the higher voltage levels as well. 
It would be useful to know if the appointment is really set for the right equipment 

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