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Hi I’m with iberdrola and I’ve not used any electric yet as I’m just connected and can’t get to my flat. I’m on the 5kw power as I was told if I was having a low power it could trip out if too many appliances being used. But Iv just got a bill for over €35. I’m asking if it’s worth dropping to the lower power or finding another supplier if there’s any to choose from. Thanks
Most of your bill will be the standing charge, usually around 25 - 30 Euros each month, the actual electricity consumption is a small part of the bill. There may be other suppliers but the same will apply. As for the power if you reduce to 3.5KW you will find it will trip out if you have a number of appliances in use at the same time, the 5KW level should eliminate that. If you do decide to reduce and then revert to the higher rate you will be charged for the change.
Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 11:41am
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scott46 wrote on Sun May 10, 2020 11:01am:
Hi I’m with iberdrola and I’ve not used any electric yet as I’m just connected and can’t get to my flat. I’m on the 5kw power as I was told if I was having a low power it could trip out if too many appliances being used. But Iv just got a bill for over €35. I’m asking if it’s wort...
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...h dropping to the lower power or finding another supplier if there’s any to choose from. Thanks
We gave a two bedrooms bungalow, we are on 3.5 tariff. We have washing machine, air con and lights all on at same time an it's fine. Only use as holiday home. When we are not there it's about 17€ a month standing charges.
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 12:05pm
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Mary1961 wrote on Sun May 10, 2020 11:41am:
We gave a two bedrooms bungalow, we are on 3.5 tariff. We have washing machine, air con and lights all on at same time an it's fine. Only use as holiday home. When we are not there it's about 17€ a month standing charges.
Who is this with please. Thanks. I’m going to see if I can drop down a step
Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 1:41pm
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scott46 wrote on Sun May 10, 2020 12:05pm:
Who is this with please. Thanks. I’m going to see if I can drop down a step
We are with Iberdola .
Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 2:19pm
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John56 wrote on Sun May 10, 2020 11:09am:
Most of your bill will be the standing charge, usually around 25 - 30 Euros each month, the actual electricity consumption is a small part of the bill. There may be other suppliers but the same will apply. As for the power if you reduce to 3.5KW you will find it will trip out if you have a number...
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... of appliances in use at the same time, the 5KW level should eliminate that. If you do decide to reduce and then revert to the higher rate you will be charged for the change.
Thanks john
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