ᐅ Heating the screed using the main utility provider?!

Created on: 26 Oct 2016 22:01
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Nafetsm
Hello,

I have a question. Our screed heating program will start soon, and from what I’ve heard, it’s not exactly cheap. The connections are usually installed by the basic utility providers, often local municipal utilities. These are not the cheapest either. So the question is whether it’s possible or advisable to switch to an alternative supplier before starting the screed heating. Is that even allowed? How have you handled this?
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ONeill
27 Oct 2016 09:24
Choose an affordable provider and set a high initial payment; you can adjust it after moving in.

There are hardly any obstacles left to switching suppliers easily. So why not take the savings with you? However, you should always keep an eye on consumption to avoid any surprises.
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Payday
28 Oct 2016 18:52
The initial registration is always done with the basic energy supplier. The notice period is one month. As a result, it can happen that you are still with the basic supplier during the heating season.

I signed up for a new tariff on the very first day after receiving the letter from the basic supplier. When the switch took place after more than one month, they requested the meter reading. By mistake, I forgot to provide them with the meter reading, so the basic supplier made an estimate (which was much too low because they are not familiar with extras like drying heating). Consequently, the screed heating was charged at my selected tariff.
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Alex85
28 Oct 2016 19:50
I see it like @Payday
We currently have gas, and the switch is not nearly as quick, nor do I believe it is possible retrospectively as it is with electricity. One month is about right. How to handle the submission of meter readings is up to each individual.
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Legurit
28 Oct 2016 20:29
So, connecting electricity retroactively is possible... I even believe up to 6 weeks—and I think it’s the same for gas.
We arranged construction electricity through the main utility provider and then switched to the final meter from the time of screed heating onward.
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Tihiddi
29 Oct 2016 22:26
We have completed both retrospectively.
Nafetsm31 Oct 2016 00:39
And what values did you assume then? Rough estimates plus a margin, or how did you proceed?