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Post by robertarthur on Jan 8, 2023 15:19:32 GMT 1
Common LINKY problems, questions and answers.A problem in the first years, so many subcontractors, possible fire hazards. About loose connections and (the lack of) constant torque screwdrivers. After several problems with their new smartmeter ENEDIS addressed this issue more than once. Quote from a letter written by ENEDIS in a special LINKY dossier des maires: " Le retour de l’expérience de l’expérimentation (pose de 300 000 compteurs à Lyon et dans la région de Tours entre 2010 et 2011) a engendré un renforcement du dispositif de qualité inhérent à la pose pour la généralisation, à savoir: un mode opératoire très précis est délivré aux entreprises de pose avec une Norme de serrage imposée (couple de serrage 5N/m). Les entreprises de pose doivent équiper leurs techniciens d’un tournevis dynamométrique garantissant ce couple de serrage." A very rare LINKY problem, paying for one of your neighbours.
How reliable is LINKY with counting your real consumption, the KWh / kVA picture? Correct measurements? Very reliable according to ENEDIS and the French smart meter producers (Sagem and others). Read their comments after the publication of a comparative Dutch study. French headlines: Certains compteurs électriques surestiment largement la consommation réelle.
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Post by Le-Dolly on Jan 8, 2023 17:38:15 GMT 1
There is, at the moment, a programme of replacement of some Linky meters because of failure to read true figures, not unlike the replacement of main switch's a couple of years ago. We had three meters fitted on the same day and two of those have had to be replaced, the third seems to be of a different batch, so fingers crossed. Were you aware of the disparity in the billing? Nothing to do with us but the locataires concerned certainly were.
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Post by rabbit on Jan 8, 2023 18:27:13 GMT 1
Surely Linky is more accurate than its predecessor ?
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Post by robertarthur on Jan 8, 2023 18:54:04 GMT 1
rabbit, about your question mark. The new smartmeters measure every element of the power you consume, they measure in kVA. This can make a difference between old and new, also depending of what kind of equipment you've got, not every load is equal. Do they measure this kVA power accurately in all circumstances? The study by the Twenthe University in 2017 already found out that much depends of the measurement method used, different chipsets available from only a handful of manufacturers. Component choice, programming code etc can make a difference, also looking at the long term reliability. Will LINKY live more than 50 years? We 'll see. The old and famous compteur bleu did it (sometimes). Introduced in 1963.
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Post by exile on Jan 8, 2023 19:56:24 GMT 1
Our electricity consumption always seemed very low until they installed the Linky. Mind you there was a plate riveted to the outside of of the meter which read "Oct 1943", which I assume was the manufacturing date.
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Post by cernunnos on Jan 8, 2023 20:11:25 GMT 1
rabbit, about your question mark. The new smartmeters measure every element of the power you consume, they measure in kVA. This can make a difference between old and new, also depending of what kind of equipment you've got, not every load is equal. Do they measure this kVA power accurately in all circumstances? The study by the Twenthe University in 2017 already found out that much depends of the measurement method used, different chipsets available from only a handful of manufacturers. Component choice, programming code etc can make a difference, also looking at the long term reliability. Will LINKY live more than 50 years? We 'll see. The old and famous compteur bleu did it (sometimes). Introduced in 1963.We don't really mind if the Linky lives more than 50 years , we certainly won't . Never trust a Tucker!
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Post by robertarthur on Jan 8, 2023 20:41:10 GMT 1
@ Cernunnos, don't you worry, many LINKY smartmeters have a CR2032 coin battery on board (soldered!), memory backup for brown and blackouts. With a bit of luck you can be eyewitness of memory loss within the next ten years. ENEDIS says that the manufacturer promises a lifespan of twenty years for these special made Long Life coin batteries. So far I haven't seen any ENEDIS technician with a (de)soldering iron in his or her toolbox.
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Post by cernunnos on Jan 8, 2023 20:50:51 GMT 1
10 years will do us too , I'll probably have memory loss before that ( in fact have it already ) Worry is not in my vocabulary, RA
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Post by cernunnos on Jan 9, 2023 18:31:59 GMT 1
So basically the linky meters in France are ok , but as with everything, have to be checked now and then . If the electric consumption goes up without a good reason , then it can only be a fault with the meter?
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Post by Le-Dolly on Jan 9, 2023 18:37:30 GMT 1
So basically the linky meters in France are ok , but as with everything, have to be checked now and then . If the electric consumption goes up without a good reason , then it can only be a fault with the meter? Not if one's SiL has come to visit.
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Post by cernunnos on Jan 9, 2023 19:38:15 GMT 1
But think of the joy of seeing your brother and sister-in-law , must be worth a bit of extra costs?
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Post by Le-Dolly on Jan 9, 2023 19:42:43 GMT 1
But think of the joy of seeing your brother and sister-in-law , must be worth a bit of extra costs? Don't be silly, it seems it is an excuse to watch our wallets getting sick
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Post by cleo on Dec 16, 2023 15:40:19 GMT 1
Hi all My oil boiler has packed up and have decided to go to an electrical one When linky was istalled I went for monophasé but my electrician says I would be better changing back to three phase Q how do I go about this I m UK at moment as no heating at house
Appreciate advice
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Post by crabtree on Dec 16, 2023 16:29:58 GMT 1
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Post by Polarengineer on Dec 16, 2023 16:35:49 GMT 1
You need to be at the French property to allow EDF contractors to access your current meter and replace the whole board with the three phase unit. Contact Enedis on connect-racco.enedis.fr/prac-internet/custom/C5E/accueil to arrange the modification. I assume the plumber is also an electrician? True, if your electric boiler is large you may need more amps from the linky as it could trip out when you reach the limit in the meter. I strongly suggest you call your real electrician to help with the installation after the meter as you may well need to change part of your tableau to split the phases. It is also possible that your plumber is suggesting you should have had a three phase heater in your tank to reduce the amps consumed. And not that you should change now to three phase. Check if the boiler installed is indeed suitable for Three phase. My boiler had a simple adaptor to change from single phase to three phase. Three phase is OK if you have other heavy users like a compressor, workshop tools, sawbench, heat pump.
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