g8vkv Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hello,I'm not sure this is the right section of the forum - but since there are plenty of knowledgeable people posting I'll give it a go.About 3 weeks ago we had a mega-but-short-lived storm and took a close (or even direct) lightning strike. After this, we noticed that the water heater (on heure creuse) wasn't working.We then went to GB for a 2 week visit.Yesterday I started tracing the problem and ended up looking at EDF's meter (which is a Landis & Gyr electronic thingy). It seems to be completely dead - no display or flashing light - so I assume that it was frazzled by the lightning strike.Now, I'm assuming that the readings will be stored internally in some lightning-proof memory - but probably not the units used following its demise.I wonder if anyone has had such an experience and how EDF go about 'estimating' for the unmetered units? I also wonder if they'll try to recoup any costs through my house insurance? I've told EDF, but said nothing about lightning and I'll maintain this "I know nothing" strategy.Any comments appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 It is not unknown for meters to fail and EDF always replace them FOC (it is their meter). They will estimate your usage since the last reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8vkv Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks for the response - it'll be interesting to see how quickly they leap into action .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 In the meantime, install a kiln or an aluminium smelter [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8vkv Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Unfortunately it's not yet chilly enough for heaters - best I can do is make sure the beer is super-cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 [quote user="g8vkv"]Thanks for the response - it'll be interesting to see how quickly they leap into action ....[/quote]If you call our their "service dépannage "( Number is usually top left on your facture ) , they will normally come out within a couple of hours.www.punchardrenovation.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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