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[Marks DTM Calib]

It will likely happen at some point.

The signal comes from a rather old Radio 4 LW transmitter around the Droitwich area, allegedly its on its last transmit valves with no replacements available, once they go pop then it goes off.

If you are not reliant on cheap overnight electricity then its probably not an issue

Just another kick in the teeth for those living in rural areas who use electric night storage heaters. 

I guess they can offer an Economy 7 style cheap night time rate via smart meters though? 

Yes, although it tends to be more of an 'Economy 5 and a half'.

Quite how you then auto switch your heaters on I don't know

[Sir Tigger KC]

It will likely happen at some point.

The signal comes from a rather old Radio 4 LW transmitter around the Droitwich area, allegedly its on its last transmit valves with no replacements available, once they go pop then it goes off.

If you are not reliant on cheap overnight electricity then its probably not an issue

Just another kick in the teeth for those living in rural areas who use electric night storage heaters. 

I guess they can offer an Economy 7 style cheap night time rate via smart meters though? 

Yes, although it tends to be more of an 'Economy When The Wind Is Blowing'.

Quite how you then auto switch your heaters on I don't know

This is probably more likely I think. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Just checked, if connected up correctly (the meter has two switched outputs) AND remotely configured correctly, the correct type of smart meter has a switched output to support storage heater switching.........so in the hands of the installation tech and the remote config team