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From: Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
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Subject: Re: energy in UK
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:11:42 -0700
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On 4/17/2025 1:44 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
> Probably all of Spain has smart meters now. But the reason was, AFAIK, that 
> here the contract limits the current you can draw. For instance, a contract can 
> say that you can draw 15A (3450W). The meter has the ability to switch off when 
> you try to draw 16A for a time.

Wow!  Now THAT is interesting.  Here, the size of your service (ampacity)
effectively determines what you can use -- that, and your wallet.

> Previously, al houses had a limiter switch with a lead seal. People managed to 
> bypass that switch. By passing the meter is harder, I have not seen it done.
>