THE SMART METER BLOG
Plain-English answers on smart meters, solar changeovers, off-peak metering, switchboards and Level 2 work across Sydney — from a Level 2 ASP accredited team.
Do You Need a Level 2 Electrician to Install a Smart Meter?
Your regular electrician can wire your house — but in NSW, only a Level 2 ASP can carry out metering work that connects to the network.
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Smart Meter vs Old Accumulation Meter: What’s the Difference?
Old accumulation meters record one number and need a person to read them. Smart meters unlock accurate bills, flexible tariffs and solar.
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Why Is Your Retailer Taking So Long to Install a Smart Meter?
Retailer smart meter installs are often free — but you join a queue. When timing matters, there’s a faster path.
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Solar Installed but Not Earning Feed-in Credits? It’s Probably Your Meter
Solar systems can’t earn feed-in credits until the meter can measure exports. Here’s how the changeover works.
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Granny Flat Metering: Separate Meter, Sub-Meter or Shared Supply?
How you meter a granny flat decides how you bill your tenant. Here are the three options and when each makes sense.
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Off-Peak Hot Water Not Heating? Controlled Load Metering Explained
Controlled load lets your hot water heat on cheap off-peak rates — but only if the metering is wired and configured correctly.
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Upgrading to Three-Phase Power: What Happens to Your Meter?
A three-phase upgrade isn’t just bigger cables — your meter has to be exchanged for a three-phase unit, and that’s Level 2 work.
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Old Switchboard Blocking Your Smart Meter Install? Here’s Why
The most common reason a smart meter install gets rejected on the day isn’t the meter — it’s the board it has to go on.
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How to Move an Electricity Meter (Renovating? Read This First)
Meters end up in the way of renovations all the time. Moving one is straightforward — if you plan it before the builder needs the wall.
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New Build Metering: What Builders Need to Arrange (and When)
Power connection is on the critical path of every build. Here’s the metering sequence that keeps handover dates intact.
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Strata Meter Room Upgrades: What Owners Corporations Should Know
A 1970s meter room quietly limits what every owner in the block can do. Here’s how strata metering upgrades work.
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Time-of-Use Tariffs Explained: Is Your Smart Meter Saving You Money?
A smart meter makes time-of-use pricing possible — which can cut your bill or raise it, depending on when you use power.
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Can You Refuse a Smart Meter in NSW? An Honest Answer
You’ve had the letter saying your meter is being replaced. Here’s what you can and can’t do about it — honestly.
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Smart Meter Installation: What Actually Happens on the Day
A straightforward meter exchange is a short, predictable job — here’s the step-by-step so there are no surprises on the day.
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Ausgrid, Endeavour or Essential: Which Network Are You On?
Your electricity retailer is your choice — your network distributor isn’t. Knowing which one covers your address matters for any metering job.
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CT Metering for Commercial Buildings, Explained Simply
Once a commercial supply gets big enough, ordinary meters can’t carry the current — that’s where CT metering comes in.
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EV Charging at Home: Does Your Meter Need Upgrading?
A home EV charger is often the single biggest load in the house. Your meter and tariff decide what that costs you.
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Got an Electricity Defect Notice? Here’s What to Do
A defect notice means something at your connection failed inspection. Acting on it promptly is cheaper than what comes next.
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Adding a Home Battery? What It Means for Your Electricity Meter
A battery only pays for itself if the metering and tariff let it — charging cheap, discharging when power is dear.
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Smart Meter Costs in Sydney: What Actually Affects the Price
Meter jobs range from free retailer swaps to substantial projects. The difference comes down to a handful of factors.
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