Dick Turpin Utilities

[roofer]

I don't usually get involved with these, as they drive me mad. Mrs does it.

However, she's just flagged something up that has lit a flame.

May-June used 85 units of gas £95.

June - July used 48 units of gas £81 .... WTF !


Carol Vordermaan I'm not, but that's taking the right Royal piss, yes?

[roofer]

Standing charge 19p a day, Gas is 89p a unit.

Meter is ft3

[roofer]

Blue Oval84 said:

roofer said:

Standing charge 19p a day, Gas is 89p a unit.

Meter is ft3

89p a unit?! It's normally charged for by the KWh. In fact I've never seen an energy bill that doesn't break the gas bit down into KWh.

If you're on a ft3 meter, then 1 "unit" equates to, very roughly, 33KWh, so does your bill actually show about 2.69p/KWh?

Correct . My simple maths is of I've used nearly half the amount of units, why is there so little difference in the bills ?

[roofer]

silentbrown said:

roofer said:

Correct . My simple maths is of I've used nearly half the amount of units, why is there so little difference in the bills ?

Beyond the total figure, have you actually *read* the bills?

Nope, but I'm going to. Because I'm being fleeced, it's annoying.

[roofer]

KTF said:

roofer said:

silentbrown said:

roofer said:

Correct . My simple maths is of I've used nearly half the amount of units, why is there so little difference in the bills ?

Beyond the total figure, have you actually *read* the bills?

Nope, but I'm going to. Because I'm being fleeced, it's annoying.

How do you know if you havent read the bills?

The readings from the bill are in my 1st post. Units are meter readings.

[roofer]

It's billed as M3 and our meter is ft3, is that what he correction factor is for ?

Edited by roofer on Tuesday 23 August 20:05

[roofer]

Current reading, 1220(9)

May



June.



July



Appliance is an Aga.

[roofer]

Good question, but the amount of units used is correct.

And appreciate people taking the time to explain to a numpty who detests utility bill stuff.

[roofer]

silentbrown said:

May: 100 "units", £95 bill
June: 85 "units", £81 bill
July: 48 "units", £?? bill, as you;'ve chopped off the top. but I assume it's under £50?

Remind me where you think you're being scr*wed again?

Aga : OK, you *are* trying to heat the entire planet Does it do hot water/central heating as well?

Yes, it does. And we did have a slight lack of insulation over the winter....

[roofer]

ikarl said:

You have an Aga and you're complaining about 'Dick Turpin Utilities'?

They're only charging you for the gas you're using.

Sorted, cold showers for the kids until December

[roofer]

Ean218 said:

roofer said:

It's billed as M3 and our meter is ft3, is that what he correction factor is for ?

You really aren't reading the bill are you? The correction factor is explicitly explained on the pic you posted.

You assume I have the slightest idea how to read this gobbledygook . It's why I asked on here, some decent people have answered my query. The kids will be moaning in the winter.

Actions are being taken to minimise usage, however, I like walking into a toasty kitchen in the winter, so I'll have to suck it up.

Utility bds want to up dd, but at £150 a month, it works out perfect. Why should I let them earn interest on my money ?

[roofer]

Indeed, moving supplier in Oct, a
S 1st Utility call centre are numpties.