Help needed on electricity meter

[Deleted member 114336]

hi
My housemate uses too much electricity- constant heater etc- I want to separate our electricity readings.
What can I do pls?

P.S. I’ve looked at smart meters on individual sockets however he’s got lots of sockets in his room and would find a way around them.

 

[Dave OCD]

To the OP - firstly all who have replied to you are well qualified people, the only way to meter this persons individual usage would be to have all of the sockets/lighting etc that he personally uses on their own circuits and thus through a dedicated meter.
But I reckon he should learn some respect for others and some decency, a background of neglect is one thing but do you think it's ok to let that cycle continue for ever more ?

 

[Deleted member 114336]

I think you should stop asking everyone what credentials they have to validate their answers or nobody will give you their time

Yea I don’t want that. This thread is for electricity professionals, not bs.

 

[Deleted member 114336]

I think you should stop asking everyone what credentials they have to validate their answers or nobody will give you their time

Yea I don’t want that. This thread is for electricity professionals, not bs.

I'm intrigued to know why you are asking the guys/gals if they are electricians /professionals.

I don’t want bs / trolling. This is supposed to be an electricity forum.

 

[Octopus]

Hi SparkyChick

We have no central heating, only electric. His cost is about £5 a day, my share of his heating bill is £50 a month. I use about £9 a month.
I don’t get what you meant by messing with the meter.
Are you an electrician?

Interesting guesses or assumptions for usage stated here.

How did you work out your share should only be £9.00 per month?

How much is the bill per month and how do you heat your room?

 

[Dave OCD]

Don't you understand that the people replying ARE electrical professionals ?? That's why your replies could easily cause offence....

 

[Deleted member 114336]

To the OP - firstly all who have replied to you are well qualified people, the only way to meter this persons individual usage would be to have all of the sockets/lighting etc that he personally uses on their own circuits and thus through a dedicated meter.
But I reckon he should learn some respect for others and some decency, a background of neglect is one thing but do you think it's ok to let that cycle continue for ever more ?

People tend to lash out when made to change habit. I have to separate his bill or he’ll leave.

 

[Deleted member 114336]

To the OP - firstly all who have replied to you are well qualified people, the only way to meter this persons individual usage would be to have all of the sockets/lighting etc that he personally uses on their own circuits and thus through a dedicated meter.
But I reckon he should learn some respect for others and some decency, a background of neglect is one thing but do you think it's ok to let that cycle continue for ever more ?

People tend to lash out when made to change habit. I have to separate his bill or he’ll leave.

 

[Deleted member 114336]

Interesting guesses or assumptions for usage stated here.

How did you work out your share should only be £9.00 per month?

How much is the bill per month and how do you heat your room?

I don’t hear my room and I have proper bedding.
The numbers are accurate, tho I don’t see how my explanation would solve my problem SparkyChick

 

[DPG]

Jeez I'm out. There's a serious attitude problem here that needs sorting before the electrical situation.

 

[Dave OCD]

Well I've explained what would need to be done David, if the rooms don't already have separate circuits for power and lighting then it's likely to cost hundreds, surely it would be easier to have a good chat and make him be more reasonable when the alternative is finding a new place to live ?

 

[Deleted member 114336]

Don't you understand that the people replying ARE electrical professionals ?? That's why your replies could easily cause offence....

Why didn’t they give a proper reply?

I posted here for help to solve my problem, not to chat bs

 

[SparkyChick]

Are you an electrician?

Only when I'm not on holiday.

Good luck resolving your problem.

 

[Dave OCD]

What sort of reply are you waiting for ? I tried to give you sensible advice,as did others. No one is 'chatting bs' , maybe with one exception....

 

[SparkyChick]

Why didn’t they give a proper reply?

I posted here for help to solve my problem, not to chat bs

Because the first part of providing a good answer is fully understanding the problem, so we ask questions... questions that may not seem relevant to you, but are relevant to us if we are to give good advice.

Thus far though you're coming across as a complete a$$ hat, so now I fully understand the current problem... it's probably you.

At this point, as a member of the forum staff, I'm giving you a choice... you can either apologise to the members you've offended (all of whom are professional sparks), answer our questions and we may be able to offer some advice or I can close the thread. It's your choice.

 

[Deleted member 114336]

Jeez I'm out. There's a serious attitude problem here that needs sorting before the electrical situation.

Well I've explained what would need to be done David, if the rooms don't already have separate circuits for power and lighting then it's likely to cost hundreds, surely it would be easier to have a good chat and make him be more reasonable when the alternative is finding a new place to live ?

We have had that chat. Ty for real advice. No good to expect habit to change, I’d only be disappointed, he knows. I will have to look at the schematic to see if his room has an independent supply, or if not then use socket meters they’re only £10. I’ll fix them such that any tampering would be clear.
I am v kind even to bad people /losers /abusers. I don’t want him to suffer because he can’t help himself.