Prepaid and postpaid electricity meters help you track your power bills.
Nonetheless, these meters come with unique advantages and disadvantages.
For instance, many South Africans find postpaid meters more costly and inconvenient.
Prepaid electricity meter reset codes for solving power outage problems. Photo: pexels.com, @Rodolfo Clix (modified by author)Source: UGC
On the other hand, prepaid meters can be complicated for first-time users.
Learn prepaid electricity meter reset codes for fixing common meter problems here.
They avoid postpaid meters because they can be tempted to consume more electricity than they can afford.
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Many can control their power consumption better when they buy prepaid electricity tokens.
For thoseusing prepaid meters, their article lists commonelectricitymeter codes you might encounter and explains how to solve them.
you could clear such without calling a technician,Eskom, or replacing the meter.
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What is prepaid electricity meter error 30?
Error code 30 on aprepaid electricity metermeans a disconnection problem between your keypad and the meter outside your home.
You don’t need help from a technician or request a neighbor to help you to clear this error.
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you could fix the issue yourself since it is not a technical error that needs an expert to solve.
Error code 30 on prepaid electricity meters is a common challenge in SA.
Use the following guide to fix the issue whenever it occurs.
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Understanding how to fix electricity meter issues helps you handle disruptions from error codes.
How to fix the SAD face error:hey enter the token number again.
The token number has probably been entered already.
How to solve error code 30 on the prepaid electricity meter. Photo: unsplash.com, @Patrick SchneiderSource: UGC
How to solve a duplicated token error:just double-check your token number.
A transmission error exists between your meter and the main meter outside your house.
Every meter has a unique meter number that identifies your home’s power consumption and bills you for it.
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The meter number is usually at the bottom of the meter.
Municipal issues and data pipe challenges are some of the reasons causing you to receive tokens late.
Why is prepaid electricity meter rejecting your token?
How to fix prepaid electricity meter error 30. Photo: unsplash.com, @Anthony IndrausSource: UGC
Unplug some appliances from the sockets and wait for your meter to record your token.
The locked meter codeLoct-oUTwill clear itself from the meter after a few minutes.
If the meter is still rejecting the token, ensure you bought tokens for the right prepaid meter number.
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Also, ensure you have entered the correct 20-digit recharge token.
How do you recode your prepaid meter?
Enter the numbers of the key change tokens into your meter to recode your meter.
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All tokens purchased before recoding must be loaded into the meter before recoding is done.
Once the meter is recoded, it will reject old electricity tokens.
Prepaid electricity tokens are issued to a specific meter number.
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They are irreversible and can only be redeemed on that meter.
You cancontact your municipalityfor assistance in redeeming your tokens.
Why is my meter blocked?
How to clear prepaid meter errors. Photo: unsplash.com, @Álvaro SerranoSource: UGC
If your power consumption exceeds your supply limit, you will get the blocked prepaid meter codeLoct-oUTor load errorOUEr_Por.
This happens when you use too many appliances at once.
You will only have power after fixing the blocked prepaid meter codeLoct-oUTor load errorOUEr_Por.
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Buy new tokens and use fewer appliances at the same time.
You should also considerupgrading your power supply.
If the errors persist, contact your municipality for a resolution.
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How do you reset your meter token?
Reset your meter by pressingior theBLUEor#button.
A keypad error code is not a technical error and does not require a technician to eliminate it.
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How do you reset your prepaid meter?
This action re-initiates a connection between your keypad and the prepaid meter outside your home.
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What is FNB error code 99999?
The code means a script error has interrupted the connection between your bank’s system and the token program.
Call the bank toreverse the paymentor sort out the issue with your municipality.
How do I activate my Landis Gyr meter?
Landis Gyr cuts off your power supply after you have used all the credits.
you could buy a digital/smart gas keypad from Landis Gyr in South Africa.
The company disconnects your gas supply after you use all your credits.
Gas customers experiencing Landis+Gyr meter problems report to the company.
It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances.
Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!
Briefly.co.za shared an informative guide to help youclear DStv error codes.
you’re able to fix the most common DStv error codes within minutes.
You need a smartphone and internet connection to scrub the errors on theDStvcustomer portal.
The article explains the step-by-step process.
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