If you are looking for a KPLC prepaid meter guide? The most important thing is making use of the KPLC prepaid meter, its another thing is getting the KPLC prepaid meter. KPLC is Kenya’s most recognized prepaid meter. In this article, we will be discussing about the Complete Guide on KPCL Prepaid Meter Activation.
To make KPLC prepaid meter works the normal way it should be, the prepaid meter must be activated. We shall make it easy here in making your KPLC prepaid work.
Let’s go straight down to the guide on KPLC prepaid Meter activation.
Types of KPLC Prepaid Meters
- Conlog
- Hexing
- Actaris
- Shenzen
- Inhemeter
- Clou
Locate your prepaid meter on KPLC Prepaid Meter
The first step in checking your KPLC prepaid meter number is to locate your meter. This is usually a small, box-like device that is mounted on the outside of your home or business. It may be located near the main electrical panel or where the power line enters your property.
Look for the meter number on KPLC Prepaid Meter
Once you’ve located your prepaid meter, you’ll need to look for the meter number. This should be a series of digits and letters printed on the meter. It may be located on the front or side of the meter, or it may be located on a small label attached to the meter.
You can also use specific USSD Codes to check your meter number; Enlisted below are several Prepaid meter brands in Kenya;
- CONLOG meter box-Use #100, then enter or press #
- HEXING meter box- Dial 804, then press enter or #
- ACTAVIS Meter Box. Dial 100 and then press enter or #
- SHENZEN Meter Box. Press 65, then enter.
To purchase tokens via mobile money:
M-PESA
Steps to follow on M-Pesa Pay bill:
- Enter KPLC prepaid business number 888880 or 88888
- Enter your 11 digit meter number
- Enter amount between 250 and 35,000
- Enter your M-Pesa pin
- Confirm details and submit
- SMS from M-Pesa confirming transaction
- SMS from KPLC with a 20 digit token
Airtel Money:
- Select make payments then pay bill
- Select KPLC prepaid
- Enter the amount
- Confirm details
- Enter your Airtel Money pin
- Under reference option enter the KPLC prepaid 11 digit number
- SMS from Airtel money confirming transaction
- SMS from KPLC with the 20 digit token
Using M-Pesa Prepaid
Access your M-Pesa’s Menu on your Smartphone Go to “Lipa na M-Pesa.”
Tap on PayBill
- Enter Business Number as 888880
- Type your account number, which is usually the Meter Number
- Enter the amount of money you want to use to purchase tokens
- Enter Pin, send and wait for KPLC to respond with Tokens to your Inbox
Method: 2 Using M-Pesa Postpaid
For this method, the difference only comes on which Business Number is to be used
Go to “Lipa na M-Pesa.”
- Tap on PayBill
- Enter Business Number as 888888
- Type your account number, which is usually the Meter Number
- Enter the amount of money you want to use to purchase tokens
- Enter Pin, send and wait for KPLC to respond with Tokens to your Inbox
Method 3: Using Equitel Line Postpaid
Go to the menu on your Equitel Line
- choose Eazzy Pay
- choose Pay Bill
- Decide the bank account to pay from
- Choose KPLC Bills (Post Paid)
- Type in your Kenya Power meter number
- Enter your desired payment amount
- Type your Equitel PIN, then click “OK.”
- Equity Bank will SMS you a confirmation of the transaction.
Method 3: Using USSD Code
- From a SIM card that can access the Safaricom network, dial *369#
Click KPLC, Option 5 - Decide on KPLC Tokens, Option 2
- Choose your account from the list that is shown ( if unavailable, proceed and enter an account manually)
- Type in the amount.
- Wait for KPLC to send your Tokens
READ ALSO:
- A Complete Review on Conlog Electric Prepaid Meter
- Common Conlog Prepaid Meter Problems /Errors And How To Resolve
Prepaid meter activation is straightforward in terms of purchasing the tokens then keying digits on the meter and has been met with mixed reactions by consumers but all in all it makes it easier for one to control their consumption of power.
KPLC Prepaid Meter Reset Code/How to Reset KPLC token meter
To reset KPLC Prepaid Meter press 00 then enter or # to reset the meter
CIU Meter Codes or Customer Interface Unit (CIU) codes
Inhemeter | |
Troubleshooting code | 95 |
Tripping Code | 0000-0000-0001-5099-7584 |
Commissioning Code | 1275-4194-1448-6450-5970 |
Pairing Code: | 596-986-86+Meter No |
Clou | |
Troubleshooting code | 95 |
Tripping Code | 0000-0000-0001-5099-7584 |
Commissioning Code | 0028-8230-3762-8593-2100 |
Pairing Code: | 159-357-0+Meter No |
Hexing | |
Troubleshooting code | 806 |
Tripping Code | 868 |
Commissioning Code | 0000-0000-1375-7317-3770 |
Pairing Code: | 1807-5773-902+Meter No |
Conlog | |
Troubleshooting code | – |
Tripping Code | 1 |
Commissioning Code | 1275-4194-1448-6450-5970 |
Pairing Code: | #36#+Meter No |
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