benson Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 We are in the process of renovating a large barn. We had the electricity connected in June last year. The first bill we recieved after connection charges was for 170 euros (on a works tarrif). We only ran the fridge, freezer the caravan lights and a couple of fans during the summer. In October we changed to a domestic tarrif because we 'moved in'. During the long winter months we ran 2 convecter heaters constantly the Dish washer, washing machine fridge, freezer and oven everyday and the usual TV and computer etc We only have 3 lights in the entire property and also the 2 lights in the caravan so I was expecting a hefty bill when It arrived it was for 20 euros. Any ideas why? and If I'm now about to receive a massive bill any guesstimates on how massive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicmonkey<ADDRESS><STRONG>Musicmonkey<STRONG><ADDRESS> Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 At the risk of stating the obvious - could it be an estimate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Alternatively, was the first one an estimate and now they've taken a reading and are correcting the estimate! If not, can I have a meter likes yours!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benson Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 I think you're right MM, I realised this as no one came to read the meter as far as I'm aware. How are estimates calculated?? It can't be very accurate though can it I mean surely no one in France uses that little electricity in Winter??Coco If its right Im keeping it and certainly wont be complaining!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 They usually base estimates on previous consumption so, if it was an uninhabited barn, then 20 euros is probably right!I should write to EDF with your meter reading otherwise expect a hefty bill when they next read the meter. If you miss them then, they'll leave a card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicmonkey<ADDRESS><STRONG>Musicmonkey<STRONG><ADDRESS> Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Benson,Have just dug out a previous bill of ours that was an estimate. The thing to look for is under the entry:-"montant prélevé le --/--/2005 20,00 € TTC"it reads:-"Cette facture intermédiare est basée sur une estimation de votre comsommation"Alternatively, if based on an actual reading it would read"Cette facture est basée sur le relevé de votre consommation."Hope this is useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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