Now that the DCC system is operational, what generation of smart meters are you fitting these days?
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Now that the DCC system is operational, what generation of smart meters are you fitting these days?
Best answer by Tim_OVO
View originalUpdated on 04/07/22 by Jess_OVO
OVO engineers currently install Aclara SMETS 2 electricity smart meters and Flonidan SMETS 2 gas meters. Wondering how big these smart meter models are? No worries we got you covered.
Height = 16 cm
Width = 13 cm
Depth = 6.5 cm
Height = 26 cm
Width = 23.5 cm
Depth = 17 cm
The beauty of these meters is there’ll be compatible with all energy suppliers from the get-go, meaning you can switch suppliers without losing any smart functionality.
If you had a smart meter installed by OVO before 2019 it’s likely you’ve got a Secure Liberty SMETS 1 meter. These smart meters should now have been ‘Enrolled and Adopted’ on to the DCC’s network, meaning there’ll offer the same universal compatibility as a SMETS 2 meter.
Had your meter installed by another supplier and not sure if it’s SMETS 1 or SMETS 2? Why not post a photo below as sure our community would love to help identify it for you. You might also want to check out this online tool which will show whether your smart meters have completed their enrolment.
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The simple answer to this is: DON'T. If you switch to Ovo Energy from another supplier and already have a smart meter you will almost certainly find it won't work. If you switch to Ovo Energy from another supplier and you haven't already got a smart meter you will most likely be asked if you want a smart meter. Say: "No thank you." The technology suffers from compatibility issues as there are several different manufacturers using different technologies and it will be at least a couple of years before they will all talk to each other. It may be a bit of a fag each month but if you want accurate bills send your readings in each month on your designated day via the My Ovo web site. If you don't believe me just search for smart meters on Google. Best of luck!
The simple answer to this is: DON'T. If you switch to Ovo Energy from another supplier and already have a smart meter you will almost certainly find it won't work. If you switch to Ovo Energy from another supplier and you haven't already got a smart meter you will most likely be asked if you want a smart meter. Say: "No thank you." The technology suffers from compatibility issues as there are several different manufacturers using different technologies and it will be at least a couple of years before they will all talk to each other. It may be a bit of a fag each month but if you want accurate bills send your readings in each month on your designated day via the My Ovo web site. If you don't believe me just search for smart meters on Google. Best of luck!
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The simple answer to this is: DON'T. If you switch to Ovo Energy from another supplier and already have a smart meter you will almost certainly find it won't work. If you switch to Ovo Energy from another supplier and you haven't already got a smart meter you will most likely be asked if you want a smart meter. Say: "No thank you." The technology suffers from compatibility issues as there are several different manufacturers using different technologies and it will be at least a couple of years before they will all talk to each other. It may be a bit of a fag each month but if you want accurate bills send your readings in each month on your designated day via the My Ovo web site. If you don't believe me just search for smart meters on Google. Best of luck!
.. . unless you have solar panels in which case you will probably get a bigger rebate for power supply because the meter shows how much you've exported rather than assuming 50%.
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