What does lockout mean on prepaid meter?
A meter gets Locked Out after several unsuccessful attempts to load a token. This can be due to inputting the wrong PIN or network issues. It takes 24hours for this error to clear before another token can be inputted. 8:28 AM · Nov 26, 2019·Twitter Web App. 6.
Most customers using prepaid meters are blocked because of credit control. So, how to unblock the electricity meter? In such a case, you should present your case to the municipality for immediate resolution on how to unblock a prepaid electricity meter.
Step 1. Have the C.I.U (token meter) connected to a wall socket and switched on. Step 2. Press 59698686 followed by meter number then press Ok.
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.
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It happens occasionally that a pre-paid electricity meter is “Blocked by Credit Control” due to arrears Rates & Water Account or the Account Payment was made after the due date.
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WHY DOES MY METER REJECT TOKENS? This may result from using the wrong meter number when vending, a faulty meter or change in tariff index. The customer is required to visit any of our nearest customer care units or contact us through our contact channels(helplines, social media & live chat) for immediate assistance.
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If this happens:
- Unplug the keypad and plug it into a different power outlet socket that is closer to the main distribution board.
- Unplug all the appliances near the keypad.
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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.
To “Lockout” means to neutralise all energies on a vehicle or equipment while performing maintenance/inspection. This is required for inspection on electrically powered equipment or machinery and also in the event of a break down, refuelling or while the vehicle remains in a parked area.
The pre-paid power meters use a key system. Normally people visit a shop to put credit on their key, which they then take home and slot into their meter. The conmen have cracked the system and can go into people's houses and put credit on their machine using a hacked key.
Did You Know: Bypassing Prepaid Meter Could Get You Jailed For 21 years. Bypassing electric prepaid meters is becoming a common culture among Nigerians despite the fact it is a criminal offence that could get you jailed for 21 years.
To remove the Tamper Mode on your prepaid metre for Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), send a WhatsApp message that includes your Name and Prepaid Meter Number to 08150826060 or 08150826061 and the Tamper Code will be sent to you.
WHY DOES MY METER REJECT TOKENS? This may result from using the wrong meter number when vending, a faulty meter or change in tariff index. The customer is required to visit any of our nearest customer care units or contact us through our contact channels(helplines, social media & live chat) for immediate assistance.
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If this happens:
- Unplug the keypad and plug it into a different power outlet socket that is closer to the main distribution board.
- Unplug all the appliances near the keypad.
