In this comprehensive guide, we are going to find out if it is possible to load a prepaid meter token without a light and subsequently show you how to do that if it is. So, if you want to load a prepaid meter token into your meter without light, then this guide will be of immeasurable help to you.
Although the most common way of loading a prepaid meter token is with light, what happens when your light finishes and you have a token to load? Well, this will form the basis of our discussion. While you can load a prepaid meter token without light, the procedure that you will need to follow differs from the normal procedures you often use when loading with light. We are going to detail the method in the subsequent section. Keep tabs!
Is it possible to load a prepaid meter token without light?
Yes, it is possible to load a prepaid meter token without light. This means that even if your prepaid electricity credit units finish, and you don’t have light to load another token, you can still do that without light. This sounds amazing, right? Well, it is achievable, and I can confirm to you that it works perfectly because I have used it in the past and will still use it again when the need arises.
How to recharge prepaid meter without light
Having known that it is possible to recharge a prepaid meter without light, let’s look at the procedures that we can follow to achieve that
- Locate your prepaid meter CIU.
- Put alkaline batteries like Duracell or Energiser into your CIU for optimal performance.
- Plug the CIU cable into a socket that is directly connected to the meter, not through an extension or alternative power source.
- Now, switch the socket on even though we know there is no light in it
- Next, input your 20-digit prepaid meter into it and click on the ‘’ENTER’’ button
- Finally, the token will be transformed into a credit unit and your light will be restored automatically.
N/B:
Some prepaid meter brands like EDMI use a battery on their CIU, while other brands like Mojec use both a battery and electricity on their CIU. So, it is pretty easy to load a prepaid token into your meter without light.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I Recharge my Prepaid Meter when There’s no Light?
Yes, you can recharge your prepaid meter when there is no light. You can do that by putting alkaline batteries into your CIU, plugging it into the socket that is linked to the meter, inputting your prepaid token, clicking on the enter tab and your meter will be recharged successfully.
How to Load Tokens Without Power?
You can load tokens without power by putting alkaline batteries into your meter’s CIU, plugging it into the socket that is connected directly to the meter, inputting your 20-digit prepaid token, clicking on the enter button and your token will be loaded successfully and your power supply restored.