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20/05/2008, 11:41 Thebiga Joined on 23/08/2004 loire atlantique Posts 82 Gite heating and electric metres .    Report

20/05/2008, 12:22 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot (46) Posts 7,707 Re: Gite heating and electric metres Sorry, I cannot help with the first part of your question. Regarding Kw allowance: I have never heard of a coin-operated meter in France. That does not mean they do not exist, but I have never heard of them or seen any. On the basis of a normal meter, a reading should be taken on arrival and on departure. Any usage in excess of the allowance is paid at the time of departure. The kW cost must be shown in the T&C. Clair Real Virtual French Person    Report

20/05/2008, 13:54 Eos Joined on 10/09/2007 Leinster / Herault Posts 183 Re: Gite heating and electric metres I'd suggest a storage heater. They are cost efficient as they utilise off peak electricity during the night for day heat release and many also have an option for a "top up" fan heat if required using normal tarrif electricity. I too have not seen a coin operated metre in France but would be put off if anywhere I was to buy or rent had one. I think Clair's suggestion would be preferable. An apology is a good way to have the last word.    Report

20/05/2008, 19:37 Cendrillon Joined on 19/10/2007 S.E. England & S.W.France Posts 440 Re: Gite heating and electric metres "Acova" radiators are excellent, easy to control, they can be put on at short notice and used during the day. I would be inclined to include a certain amount of kw's for free and then charge. This system is likely to make your clients more careful with the electricity. Edit As for "pay as you use" meters I don't know whether they exist in France. Assuming each gite has its own meter you could take the meter reading with the client when they arrive and check the amount with them when they leave. They then pay you for the extra kw.s used.   oops sorry I realise that Clair has said all this in an earlier posting. Cendrillon    Report

21/05/2008, 11:26 Thebiga Joined on 23/08/2004 loire atlantique Posts 82 Re: Gite heating and electric metres ..    Report

21/05/2008, 13:11 J.R's gone native Joined on 16/07/2006 Picardie, Sussex Posts 2,005 Re: Gite heating and electric metres  Thebiga wrote: One thing that I did not ask for was peoples opinion on what they would think about a coin operated metre etc (Eos) as being put off. I can not understand this forum sometimes that a thread can just turn into what people think about something, Whether they like something or not or just turn into a plain argument. It saddens me. Please just stick to the questions and thats that.  Ok in answer to your question, Someone does know where to get a coin operated meter, - me!    Report

21/05/2008, 17:46 Cendrillon Joined on 19/10/2007 S.E. England & S.W.France Posts 440 Re: Gite heating and electric metres I did know that some people give a certain amount of electric in the letting price and then charge. The only thing wrong with the pay for what you have used over this amount is that it does not stop somebody from having the heating on all the time and then you find that they left in the night at the end of the stay and you are then out of pocket.    If this were to happen then presumably you would not return their damage deposit and you could take the money out of that, hopefully there would be enough to cover the cost. Cendrillon    Report

21/05/2008, 21:34 dave21478 Joined on 04/09/2006 Tarn Posts 261 Re: Gite heating and electric metres  Thebiga wrote: Thankyou all for your input about the metres and the radiators/night storage heaters etc.. I did know that some people give a certain amount of electric in the letting price and then charge. The only thing wrong with the pay for what you have used over this amount is that it does not stop somebody from having the heating on all the time and then you find that they left in the night at the end of the stay and you are then out of pocket.  One thing that I did not ask for was peoples opinion on what they would think about a coin operated metre etc (Eos) as being put off. I can not understand this forum sometimes that a thread can just turn into what people think about something, Whether they like something or not or just turn into a plain argument. It saddens me. Please just stick to the questions and thats that.    Eh?  this is a discussion forum. No-one is dictating to you, ordering you or abusing you, no-one is arguing for or against anything. Some people are offering opinions in the belief that they may be helpfull to you. To be very blunt, with an attitude like that, you might struggle to get any help at all in the future.    Report

21/05/2008, 21:42 dave21478 Joined on 04/09/2006 Tarn Posts 261 Re: Gite heating and electric metres As for being left out of pocket with the meter reading system, unless you are heating your gite with a particle accelerator, the electricity bill is unlikely to be more than your security deposit. 12kw heating (4 x 3kw radiators) on full power 24 / 7 for a week will cost between £6o and £100 depending on your tariff. In reality, with thermostat controls, and assuming they dont leave the windows open, I would expect the worst-case figures to be closer to £20 - £30.    Report

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