How do I reset my prepaid meter?

How to reset your PHCN prepaid meter in Nigeria

  1. Code for resetting your PHCN prepaid meter in Nigeria.
  2. Step 1: Type 990 and press Enter.
  3. Step 2: Then Type 0000 and press Enter.
  4. Step 3: Type 999 and press Enter.
  5. Step 4: Then remove the plug under the monitor/keypad and plug it back in.
  6. Step 5: Try loading the token again.

How can I bypass my prepaid electricity meter?

The simplest approach is to connect into power lines before the electrical meter; thieves can also bypass the meter altogether. More sophisticated schemes aim to reduce the amount of consumption recorded by altering the connections to the meter, or tampering with the operation of the meter itself.

Why is my smart meter not connecting?

If your smart energy monitor stops working, check the mains power cable is inserted correctly and that your power supply is switched on at the wall. If it’s still not working, try using batteries. If batteries don’t help, then the problem may be with your smart meters.

What is tamper code?

A tamper reset token is a code that configures your meter by clearing it from a tamper mode and restoring it to its default state. This reset token is a 20 digit code. You can get your tamper rest code by visiting the nearest distribution company or contacting them online.

What is the code to reset prepaid 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 I reconnect my smart meter?

To restore the lost connection to your smart meter, you’ll need to:

  1. Take your In-Home Display to where your electricity meter is located.
  2. Once you’re close to the meter, hold down the “OK button” until the In-Home Display turns off and then on again.
  3. You should then see the message: “your smart meter is now paired”.

How do I pair my smart meter?

Press and hold the power button on the back of your smart meter display to turn it on. To turn it off, press and hold the same button for five seconds. Each time you turn the smart meter display on, it will show ‘Welcome to IHD2’ then ‘Attempting to pair’.

How do I put credit on my smart meter?

Top up online

  1. Visit our smart meter top-up website. Once you’re there, select Top-up now.
  2. Choose your service.
  3. Give us your reference number and contact details.
  4. Enter your payment details and confirm.
  5. Check your confirmation.