Before a prepaid meter can be used for electricity billing, it must be installed. Hence, it becomes imperative for electricity consumers who want to use prepaid meters to know the procedures involved in meter installation.
Interestingly, the installation of prepaid meters in Nigeria is absolutely free. This means that electricity consumers are not expected to pay a dime during meter installation. Once a consumer gets a meter, the electricity distribution company will send a technician who will install it for them.
However, before a prepaid meter will be installed in your property in Nigeria, you are required to apply for it and pay the necessary fees if applicable. Once you pay the needed fees where applicable, technicians will then install the meter in your property.
How to Install Prepaid Meter in Nigeria
To install a prepaid meter in Nigeria, there are procedures you will need to follow. They are:
1. Get the necessary documents
The first thing to do is to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they are handy. The necessary documents required are:
- Proof of property ownership or tenancy agreement.
- Valid means of identification like diver’s license, national ID card, etc.
- light bill for address verification
2. Contact Your Electricity Distribution Company
Once the necessary documents are handy, you will need to contact your electricity provider to initiate the prepaid meter installation process.
- Contact your DisCo through phone call, email, or, better yet, visit their outlet in person.
- Provide them with the necessary details.
- Explain to them that you want to install prepaid meter.
3. Schedule Installation Appointment
After contacting your DisCos customer care representative, they will schedule an appointment with you on the particular date that they will install the prepaid meter.
- Give them detailed information about your residence for easy location.
- Inform them about your preferred time for the installation.
4. Site Assessment by Technician
On the scheduled date of installation, the technician from your DisCo will visit your premises and assess it.
- The technician will evaluate the feasibility of installing the meter at your residence.
- Assessment of the existing infrastructure
- Choosing the best space for the placement of the meter.
5. Prepaid Meter Installation
Having followed the steps to this point, now is the time to install the prepaid meter properly. The meter installation process likely involves the steps below:
- Mounting of the meter in the appropriate space, like the wall
- Wiring of the meter and connecting it to the already existing electrical wiring in the property.
- Testing of the meter to ensure that they are properly installed and working optimally.
6. Meter Activation and Initialization
After the installation of the meter, the technician will activate it.
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- Programming the meter with vital details such as tariff rates and consumer details to ensure accurate billing.
7. Buy Token and Recharge your Meter
Once the meter is fully activated, you will need to buy a token from your electricity provider and recharge it on your meter.
8. Start Using your Meter
At this point, your meter is ready for use. Ensure that you monitor and maintain your meter regularly to ensure its optimal performance.
Prepaid Meter Installation Cost
The installation of a prepaid meter is free. This means that once you have paid for the meter, you’re not expected to pay for its installation. So, after purchasing a prepaid meter, your Disco will send a technician that will install it for you at no cost.
