This means that the municipality has placed a block on your meter, stopping you from making a prepaid electricity purchases. This means that you would have to contact the municipality directly to sort this out as a token can only be issued once this has been resolved.
Why would a prepaid meter be blocked?
Meter Blocked? It does occur that a meter is blocked by a municipality’s credit control. This means that the municipality prevents your meter from making a prepaid purchase until the block is lifted. To have this lifted the client needs to sort this out with the municipality.
Can a prepaid meter be blocked?
As far as I understand , it is illegal to block a pre paid meter even if the account is in arrears , but none the less the account is up to date and the meter is still blocked .
How long does it take for meter to be unblocked?
All attempts will be made to unblock the meter within 24 hours. Note that no meters will be unblocked unless the full arrear balance has been settled.
How do I reset my prepaid electricity meter?
Press the I key followed by 008. The consumption and number of days are displayed on the meter. The day and consumption counters will be reset by pressing the i key twice.
How do you unlock a meter box?
- A pair of needle nosed pliers, work just fine.
- A screwdriver, at the contact point, works.
- A new key costs less then a quid, at a diy store.
- Any other meter key, will open your meter box, all the keys are the same.
What do I do if my prepaid meter is not working?
Start resolving error 30 on your prepaid meter by switching off your meter and your mains switch. Keep your meter off for a few minutes. Now turn the meter on and retry feeding in your tokens. If you keep getting error 30, then it is time to lay your hands off the meter and contact a technician from your municipality.
How do you know if your prepaid meter is faulty?
If you have a credit meter
- If the meter stops, turn on 1 appliance at a time and check the meter.
- If the meter is still moving, it’s probably faulty.
- If it’s faulty, your supplier should replace it.
- If it’s not faulty, you could have to pay for the cost of the test.
Why is my prepaid meter rejecting token?
Having difficulty loading token on your prepaid meter? Ensure you have taken the following steps. If issues still persist please reach out using our customer care number 01-7000250.
What does the flashing e mean on my electric meter?
emergency credit
Shows a value and a flashing ‘E’, means the emergency credit is available on the meter (this will only be displayed when your credit is under 50p). The word ‘DEBT’ and there’s a emergency credit is available. The word ‘DEBT’ and there’s a emergency credit is not available.The amount of emergency credit you’ll get.
Can prepaid electricity be disconnected?
The easy answer is that, if a tenant is on a pre-paid electricity system, it will not be necessary to disconnect the electricity supply. If the tenant fails to make payment of rentals and related charges, at least the landlord will not be subsidising the electricity consumed by the tenant.
How do I unlock my KPLC meter?
1 Enter KPLC prepaid business number 888880 or 88888. 2 Enter your 11 digit meter number. 3 Enter amount between 250 and 35,000. 4 Enter your M-Pesa pin.
How do I unblock my Tshwane prepaid meter?
Please contact Tshwane’s Finance Department on 012 358 9999; they should be able to assist you.
Why is my meter number blocked?
This means that the municipality has placed a block on your meter, stopping you from making a prepaid electricity purchases. This means that you would have to contact the municipality directly to sort this out as a token can only be issued once this has been resolved.
Should meter boxes be locked?
Don’t lock your meter box with any padlock. Instead, talk to us about Victorian Power Industry padlocks. Energy companies have master keys to Power Industry padlocks. This means that official meter readers are able to unlock your meter box when they are scheduled to read your meter.
Can you lock your electricity box?
Do not use private padlocks or locking devices on meter boxes.This will ensure meter readers and emergency crews can still access the meter, especially in case of fire or electric shock.
Who is responsible for the electricity meter box?
Electric meter boxes: Similar to gas meter boxes, electric meter box maintenance falls under the responsibility of the homeowner. So, if your electric meter box is damaged or broken, you will need to repair it as soon as possible to prevent any further damage or violation of regulations.
Why is my meter rejecting token?
You purchased for the wrong meter
If you erroneously bought for a different meter number, your meter will automatically reject that token. To clarify this, cross-check on the meter number you purchased for in the transaction receipt you got in your email or in your transaction history.
Why is my token not working?
If you see a red blinking light, or when there is no light, this means the Token is not working. You need to replace your Token if it is lost, faulty, damaged, or when the battery is low. Please bring in your faulty/damaged Token and original ID with barcode for replacement.
How can I tell which appliance is using too much electricity?
The wattage of most appliances is usually stamped on the bottom or back of the appliance, or on its nameplate. The wattage listed is the maximum power drawn by the appliance. Many appliances have a range of settings, so the actual amount of power an appliance may consume depends on the setting being used.
How do you know if you’re overcharged with electricity?
Sometimes your bill or bills can be more than they should be. This happens when you use less energy than what the retailer estimated. When this happens, we say that the retailer overcharged you. If the retailer overcharged you less than $50, they must take that amount off your next bill.
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