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Smart-Meters-Opt-Out-Yes-Or-No

You could call this a Service Message, for those who may be concerned about the latest electricity Smart Meters. Are they safe when it comes to possible fire, or health issues?

A technician from our local county knocked on the door this morning.

He was aware that we had previously submitted the opt-out paperwork that the PUD provided by mail, knowing this would require us to pay a $25 monthly fee to retain the tried and true old-style meter.

I had previously seen a YT video of a house fire that was blamed on a new Smart Meter – plus I was aware of potential health issues when exposed to WIFI and 5G frequencies.

It transpired that Dennis is the go-to guy – at least, having worked for the PUD for 28 years, he gets to install these Smart Meters, and to deal with customers like us on a personal basis.

Considering how there is very little person-to-person interaction these days, it was quite refreshing to speak with a human – especially a very experienced man with an understanding of our concerns.

So here it is – today’s story in pictures.

All The Best,

Sincerely,

Michael Knight.

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5 responses to “Smart-Meters-Opt-Out-Yes-Or-No”

  1. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    My question is: Will the Smart Meter be sending information about which which devices, appliances, in your home are using electricity and how much, and then be able to control the flow? I also think they are targets when it comes to fires, not the source.

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    1. Michael Knight Avatar
      Michael Knight

      I never thought of asking those questions, but to cut the power to individual devices you have to switch a breaker in the inside box, which takes physical strength. Not much, but it’s just like flipping a normal light switch on the wall. A smart meter certainly can’t do that. We do that to cut off the wall heaters at times because we have a woodstove.

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      1. Kathleen Avatar
        Kathleen

        You are right about the breakers. I was thinking about so-called “Smart Homes” full of SMART devices and appliances that get their operating orders via WiFi. Also, aren’t the Smart Meters using 5G to transmit readings to the power company?

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  2. Val Anderson Avatar
    Val Anderson

    Strangely enough, a man came to our door 4w ago holding a smart meter in his arm. He said he was from FP&L (local power provider here) he was in a contractor vehicle. I asked him WHY he was here.

    He said, \”I\’m just here to install this new meter\” Me: Why? he: I\’m from FP & L & you need this new meter Me: What\’s WRONG with the OLD one? Him: Nothing, it\’s just that we need to update your meter.

    I told him he was NOT from FP&L, (he didn\’t have an official FP&L vehicle) at which point he flashed his contractor badge & INSISTED I let him install it. I told him \”NO\” I told him I didn\’t WANT it, (I knew damn WELL what it was) & I didn\’t NEED it, & unless an FP&L person shows up here IN PERSON tell me my power will be CUT OFF UNLESS I take it, I tell you GOODBYE, and please leave. He was protesting at 1st, but I INSISTED he leave & send an FP&L official employee for me to talk to, otherwise? GET FN LOST. And so he left.

    Haven\’t heard a peep from them since, but I\’m CERTAIN it\’s likely to appear under the microscopic TOA when you sign up for new service now.

    So it\’s happening HERE, on the opposing part of the country all at the same time now, I see.

    ~V~

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  3. full7c1f7fcf4de Avatar
    full7c1f7fcf4de

    I opted for the meter that has to be read. It costs me $15 per month. I also painted a tar based substance on the back of the box. Thanks, as always for your imput.

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