Moving from THTC to Economy 10. Will the new smart meter charge storage heaters during off-peak periods only?

Hey ​@Lecky 

I hope you found Firedog’s advice and resource useful. We also have a helpful topic in our Forum Library, check it out below:

If you could share a photo of your In-Home Display, we’ll be able to point you directly to the correct manual, but you can find helpful topics for each on the In-Home Display Forum Library Section.

Hope this helps.

Hello ​@Firedog 

Thanks. I have the IHD3-PPMID-AAA IHD also. The packaging tells me it is a Model: CA100005 TYPE 1. Lots of digits and letters but no user guide.

Until very recently, user guides were available from the Chameleon website, but they appear today to have been taken down. I don’t know whether this is permanent or not. OVO did produce their own guide, which will still be valid in most respects. 

Hey ​@Lecky 

​@Firedog has left a really helpful OVO article about the IHD you have, I hope that was helpful. We also have a topic guide on the Forum which includes a lot of useful information on troubleshooting the IHD if you’re having any issues;

I hope this helps.

I have become better aquainted with my Chameleon IHD, and have determined that the new smart meter to which it is linked is indeed pre-programmed to switch according to Economy 10 off-peak times. The tarrifs displayed are also correct. Hooray! 

As an aside, I have drawn diagrams showing the Economy 10 timings graphically. I find them easier to read than printed lists. I have laminated A5 prints which I keep near the energy guzzlers for quick reference. If of any use, help yourselves.

Every home should have one! Sadly, though, these will only help E10 customers in the Scottish Hydro DNO area ID 17, GSP region _P (now served by SSEN), because E10 timings elsewhere are not the same. This overview is probably as accurate as any you’ll find: 

Here’s a guide to DNO and GSPareas:
 

Will happily construct diagrams for different timings if anyone thinks they would be helpful.

Hey ​@Lecky 

I think that diagram is super helpful! It’s a great visual of the timings! 

As Firedog mentioned, there are timing differences per area - but if I spot someone unsure in future of their timing changes, I might have to tag you as they could probably really benefit from that same visual representation. Thanks Lecky for popping that on the thread.😊

You should cancel that as cost more just do standard tariff as cheaper heaps on smart meters but I live by myself so if family maybe different 

Morning ​@Christopher matthews and a warm welcome to the OVO Forum 😁.

It can be cheaper on a single rate plan for some properties, however many properties have electricity supplies / setups that are cheaper to be billed on a dual rate tariff. I’ve seen many instances of customers making a small saving on a dual rate plan even when they don’t have storage heaters etc. Generally, if a property has storage heaters or an immersion tank that comes on at night, a dual rate plan will be the best option. This is something our Support Team can calculate for you if you’ve got a dual rate meter.