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Coin meters

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  • 28-08-2011 12:36am
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    eternal
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    Would iike some feedback on electricity by coin meters ? I know its set by the rate but how much a day roughly would you spend?


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    Ste.phen
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    eternal wrote: »
    Would iike some feedback on electricity by coin meters ? I know its set by the rate but how much a day roughly would you spend?


    How long is a piece of string?
    It depends on how much electricity you use: try this for some tips: http://www.esb.ie/esbcustomersupply/residential/energy_efficiency/appliance_calculator.jsp


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    eternal
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    That is very helpful ,thanks !


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    shoegirl
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    If your landlord (insane it may sound but coin meters are unregulated and so the landlord can set them at whatever rate they choose - there are no regulations around reselling utilities in Ireland) sets them at the regular ESB or other providers rate, you will use the same rate as in a normal 2 month bill divided by the number of weeks.

    Check the settings on the meter to see what the rate is. As there is a PSO charge the landlord will probably add on a little to cover that, but watch out for landlords doubling the rate (I have experienced this) in order to add a profit for themselves.


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