How does a plug in prepaid meter work?

Prepaid meters work on a system whereby the consumer pays upfront for the service. No money, no service. Residents on credit meters used to having 60 days to pay for electricity will now have to pay upfront before electricity is used.

How are prepaid meter units loaded?

How to recharge prepaid meter using bank mobile applications

  1. Log in to your mobile bank application.
  2. Click on the pay electrical bill feature.
  3. Pick the electricity distribution company with which your prepaid meter is registered.
  4. Fill in your prepaid meter number and the amount you wish to purchase.

What happens when prepaid electricity runs out?

When meter balance reaches zero, the meter switches off the electricity that powers your house. Indeed, the prepaid electricity meter has a relay (an automatic switch) which disconnects the power when there is no units left. When you top up, the meter balance increases and the relays lets electricity flows again.

How much is KPLC token per unit?

KPLC electricity tariffs Domestic consumers who purchase less than 10 tokens: Each unit is charged Ksh. 12.00. Domestic consumers who purchase over 10 units: If you buy more than 10 tokens at a go, then you will be charged Ksh. 15.80 for each.

How many units of electricity does R1000 need in 2020?

R2,00 buys 1 kW, so R1000 will buy 434.78 kWh (VAT is first deducted before the units are issued).

Is prepaid electricity cheaper than postpaid?

“While a prepaid customer pays slightly more than a postpaid customer per kilowatt/hour unit under domestic tariffs, a prepaid customer saves on service charges and network charges,” said James. The demand side management levy, however, is unavoidable.

How do I check my prepaid meter debt?

To see the total amount of credit or debt on your meter:

  1. Check the key is in the meter. If it’s not, insert it.
  2. Use the blue A button to cycle through the screens. If you have electricity supply, screen A will show how much credit is on the meter.
  3. Screen S will show any electricity debt on the meter.

How do I check my prepaid meter balance?

Balance : To know your balance on the prepaid meter just dial “07” on the keypad followed by the blue button. your available balance will be displayed.

What happens when KPLC tokens run out?

Yes, your electricity will be shut off (disconnected) when your credit runs out. However, the meter will give a warning when the credit falls below 20Kwhrs. When faced with this situation it is advisable to top up your credit so as to avoid disconnection.

How do I buy KPLC tokens without charges?

Steps:

  1. Go to your phone’s MPESA menu.
  2. Select lipa na mpesa followed by paybill.
  3. Now type VendIT paybill number 501200 then press OK.
  4. Next enter your 11-digit kplc prepaid meter number as the account number then choose Ok.
  5. Type your desired amount.
  6. Go ahead and enter your regular M-PESA PIN.
  7. Confirm everything then press.