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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is a prepaid electricity meter?

    A prepaid electricity meter, also known as a prepayment meter, is a type of electricity meter that allows users to pay for their electricity usage in advance. With a prepaid meter, customers purchase electricity credits, typically in the form of ...

  • How does a prepaid electricity meter work?

    A prepaid electricity meter works by measuring and monitoring the amount of electricity consumed by a household or business. The meter is typically installed at the point of supply and records the electricity usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh). The meter is ...

  • What are the benefits of using a prepaid electricity meter?

    Using a prepaid electricity meter offers several benefits for both customers and utility providers. Firstly, it provides users with greater control over their electricity consumption and expenses, as they can monitor their usage in real-time and adjust their behavior accordingly. ...

  • What is sub-metering in relation to electricity usage?

    Sub metering refers to the practice of installing additional meters within a building or property to measure the electricity usage of individual units or specific areas. This allows for more accurate monitoring and billing, especially in multi-tenant buildings or situations ...

  • What are the benefits of implementing a sub-metering solution?

    Implementing a sub-metering solution offers several advantages for property owners, tenants, and utility providers. Firstly, sub-metering allows for fair and accurate allocation of electricity costs, ensuring that each tenant or unit pays only for their individual consumption. This can lead ...

  • What is submetering?

    “Sub-metering system” means a system that manages the activities in relation to sub-meters in Multi-unit Complexes as may be prescribed, for such classes of property or consumers as may be prescribed, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.

  • What is a tariff?

    “Tariff” means the approved electricity rates of charges by the landlord payable by consumers.

  • What is a Main/Master/Bulk/Primary meter?

    This is meter supplied by the Utility (e.g. UMEME) used to measure the aggregate electricity consumption of a multi-unit complex, and includes any associated equipment, systems and technologies

  • What is a sub meter?

    “Sub-meter” means a private meter purchased by the landlord and used to measure the electricity consumption of a unit and includes any associated equipment, systems, and technologies.

  • How do I choose the right prepaid meter?

    As a property owner you want to make sure you understand what sort of prepaid electricity meter to purchase. It’s always a good idea to talk to our customer care or your qualified electrician, who should be able to advise ...

  • What are the costs involved in installing a prepaid meter?

    When it comes to prepaid meter installation costs, there are only two initial upfront costs and that is the purchasing of the meters from Prepaid Meters Limited and our certified Electricians shall have the meter installed.

  • Can I replace my main meter with a PML Prepaid sub-meter?

    Please note that you cannot replace a UMEME/UTILITY meter with a PML Prepaid sub-meter. We supply prepaid meters that are installed after the bulk or primary UMEME/UTILITY meter. The prepaid sub meter is an effective means of ensuring that the ...

  • What is the purpose of a prepaid sub-meter and how will I, a landlord benefit from having a sub-meter installed?

    A prepaid sub-meter is a meter that is installed after the UMEME/UTILITY primary or bulk Meter. One of the biggest challenges facing property owners/Landlords today is the collection of money for electricity. Many cases exist where tenants have used up ...

  • Are the meters recognized by the UNBS and UMEME?

    The sub-meters are STS compliant meters (approved standard with UNBS) and are certified by UNBS. Our meters are classified as sub-meters and in no way interfere with the supply from UMEME or Utility. They are installed after the main UMEME ...

  • Do I have to sign a contract to purchase the meter?

    No. We do not require our customers to sign a contract. Meters are purchased outright, installed and become and remain the property of the Landlord/Property Owner.

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