topic Re: Electric hws off peak controlled load in Meters & Connections

Electric hws off peak controlled load

Cw1 — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:33:25 GMT

I want to turn off hws heating while I am on holidays. A friend will turn it back on a day before I return home. How do I do this with a smart meter?

Re: Electric hws off peak controlled load

Natalie-AGL — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:36:14 GMT

Hi Cw1, Thank you for getting in touch.

Unfortunately, this is something that your retailer is unable to assist you with, however, an accredited electrician will be able to assist you further.

Kind Regards,

Natalie

Re: Electric hws off peak controlled load

NeilC — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:31:11 GMT

@Cw1

There are two options, if your HW service is outside, then there is probably an ISOLATION SWITCH next to it.

The second option is to open your meter board and find the circuit breaker marked "HW" or "HW SERVICE" and Isolate that.

Just remember to tell your friend where the switch is.

Re: Electric hws off peak controlled load

Cw1 — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:24:04 GMT

Thanks Neil.

Great solutions - I will check out tomorrow.
Warm regards

Chris