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Electric storage heaters usage when switched off
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<blockquote data-quote="CharlesC" data-source="post: 548620" data-attributes="member: 37309"><p>Well had 24 hours with the socket and heaters switched off as per the trips pictured. No difference and appears to be consuming 4 units in 24 hours. I do not know whether these 4 units get added to the first meter readings, which occurs when I switch the heating on, I do not know.</p><p></p><p>My general readings daily are 12, 4, and 8 (Day, heating, night). When I did a heating test with everything as normal we got 32, 24, 9. I would hazard a guess and say the 4 units seen daily possibly don't get added to the first reading and could be a standing charge type of affair, as the 20 point increase due to heating exactly equates to the first meters daily usage increase over the normally seen 12. I also think I'm already paying a standing charge on the bill.</p><p></p><p>I also note we assumed a heavy usage day within this 24 period above however, it had zero effect on the meters. Showers and loads of washing cycles. Electrician coming next week.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CharlesC, post: 548620, member: 37309"] Well had 24 hours with the socket and heaters switched off as per the trips pictured. No difference and appears to be consuming 4 units in 24 hours. I do not know whether these 4 units get added to the first meter readings, which occurs when I switch the heating on, I do not know. My general readings daily are 12, 4, and 8 (Day, heating, night). When I did a heating test with everything as normal we got 32, 24, 9. I would hazard a guess and say the 4 units seen daily possibly don't get added to the first reading and could be a standing charge type of affair, as the 20 point increase due to heating exactly equates to the first meters daily usage increase over the normally seen 12. I also think I'm already paying a standing charge on the bill. I also note we assumed a heavy usage day within this 24 period above however, it had zero effect on the meters. Showers and loads of washing cycles. Electrician coming next week. [/QUOTE]
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