Anyone moved over to a water meter?

NeilF

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Seems, you can't lose. If your bill goes down, you pay less. If it goes up, you contact them and they can revert you to your old tarrif!?
 
what is the point in going on to a meter? rates are fair anyway and with a meter you'll always be wary of how much you are using
 
cm1179 said:
what is the point in going on to a meter? rates are fair anyway and with a meter you'll always be wary of how much you are using
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Well, a friend I was talking to says his bill has dropped down by about 60-70%, so hundreds of a pounds a years is the answer :)

(Family with two young kids)
 
I run my water as much as possible to get my monies worth as the cost is fixed.

In the summer I leave the tap running for at least 6-7 mins so I get nice cold water instead of the lukewarm stuff.
 
LOL! Just read this:-

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Do you have a ‘soakaway?’

A ‘soakaway' is a large underground pit of gravel which collects water from your roof or drive. You're more likely to have one if you live in a small town or village than an urban area. If unsure, check your property deeds or visit your local authority to look at the planning application.

The water companies should give rebates to any customer whose surface rainwater goes into a soakaway rather than the mains sewers, this is usually between £20 and £40 and can be claimed whether you're on a meter or not. To apply for a rebate, simply fill out your water company's form; call or go online to request it.
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My girlfriend switched her old flat to a meter after they tried to charge her £300 for the year. Her landlord didn't want her to get it installed ("what if a family move in after you?"), muppet. She probably saved about £200 a year. In my view everyone should have a meter, all this bother people get over bills is mainly because they're getting estimates. People should pay for What they use, it's not hard to grasp Is it.
 
old house rates
new house meter

bill went from £45 a month to £28 a month

2 adults 2 kids no noticeable change in our behavior in usage

my understanding is if you change from rates to a meter you have upto a to year cancel and go back to rates
 
Scam said:
My girlfriend switched her old flat to a meter after they tried to charge her £300 for the year. Her landlord didn't want her to get it installed ("what if a family move in after you?"), muppet. She probably saved about £200 a year. In my view everyone should have a meter, all this bother people get over bills is mainly because they're getting estimates. People should pay for What they use, it's not hard to grasp Is it.
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But I get charged the same no matter how many hours I leave water running for...

What would be the point in getting a meter which would mean I couldnt run it to get colder and fresher water?
 
TangoSixteen said:
But I get charged the same no matter how many hours I leave water running for...

What would be the point in getting a meter which would mean I couldnt run it to get colder and fresher water?
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Maybe leaving (wasting) water running for hours should be frowned upon?

For the rest of us, a couple of hundred pounds for no change in behaviour seems appealing!?
 
[SKR]Phoenix;17506496 said:
Also, I though it was the case that if you have a water meter installed, they won't let you have it uninstalled?

No thanks!
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What is that an issue? If you decide within 12 months you don't like it, they put you back on your previous tariff?

But if you see you're saving a £100 a year, you don't phone them :)
 
I moved house in May and the waterboard changed us to a water meter without having a choice. A leaflet came through first explaining that anywhere with new occupants must a have water meter fitted.

As shown on the Thames Water website:
Since 1 April 2005, we have been installing water meters in certain areas of our region where there has been a change of occupancy.

We have the legal right to do this under section 144B of the Water Industry Act. For further information, please refer to our regulator, Ofwat's website.

We are also entitled to fit a meter when a property has been converted into flats. Visit the Services for developers section of our website for further details.
 
{{INX}} said:
I moved house in May and the waterboard changed us to a water meter without having a choice. A leaflet came through first explaining that anywhere with new occupants must a have water meter fitted.

As shown on the Thames Water website:
Since 1 April 2005, we have been installing water meters in certain areas of our region where there has been a change of occupancy.

We have the legal right to do this under section 144B of the Water Industry Act. For further information, please refer to our regulator, Ofwat's website.

We are also entitled to fit a meter when a property has been converted into flats. Visit the Services for developers section of our website for further details.
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And hopefully it's saved you money? :)
 
NeilFawcett said:
And hopefully it's saved you money? :)
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I am not sure yet, I need to sit down and work it out because by the time the waterboard came and fitted the water meter it was early August.
We have had it about 2 months now and used just over 30 cubic metres if anyone would like to tell me if that is good or bad for a family of four.
 
{{INX}} said:
I am not sure yet, I need to sit down and work it out because by the time the waterboard came and fitted the water meter it was early August.
We have had it about 2 months now and used just over 30 cubic metres if anyone would like to tell me if that is good or bad for a family of four.
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I think the average usage is just over 15 a month for a family of four, which you seem to be inline with... So if you can find out your price per cubic meter?
 
the_jetsetwilly said:
old house rates
new house meter

bill went from £45 a month to £28 a month

2 adults 2 kids no noticeable change in our behavior in usage

my understanding is if you change from rates to a meter you have upto a to year cancel and go back to rates
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Seriously?

We are still on the rates. I've kept it on that because I daren't switch over but I've often wondered.
 
there is a simple rule of thumb we work with, with our tenants. More bodies than bedrooms, cheaper to stay on rates, less bodies than bedrooms, go to meter.
You cant have them taken out, they are installed automatically in new houses/flats/conversion, and I fully agree with em.
the wife
 
My missus moved over to a water meter and was saving immediately. Then I moved in and the bills went right up (the place didn't have a shower only a bath). Unfortunately she had gone past the 12 months so couldn't go back to rates. I'd certainly have a think about your family situation before moving over and any changes that might happen in the future.

We later moved into a 4 bedroom house rather than a 3 bed, had a baby but because we have a shower in this place we don't pay as much.
 
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