FAQ

Where can the prepaid meters from BFW Metering be used?

BFW Metering is a private metering service provider that specializes in the procurement of sub-metering solutions to residential, commercial and industrial consumers limited to 100A, 3 three phase connections.

The bulk of our clients are in the residential sector using a 60A, single phase prepaid meter. We supply, install, maintain and manage the prepaid meters on behalf of our clients. Our clients can be any of the following entities:

  • Home Owners Association
  • Body Corporate
  • Board of Trustees
  • Property Management Agents / Agencies
  • Commercial Retail Development
  • Industrial or Techno park
  • Small / Medium / Large shopping centers or malls
  • Educational Institutions with residencies
  • Holiday apartments

Keep in mind: BFW Metering does not do single installations within one of the abovementioned applications but do the entire building or development as the case may be.

Why should I consider installing a prepaid meter?

The biggest and single most important benefit or advantage of a prepaid meter is that IT GIVES THE CONSUMER CONTROL. That is it, no other reason or fancy explanation as given by many other out there that are trying to sell the meter and then be gone. No, it gives you control and that is the only advantage as in most cases the tariffs are the same, so it is not cheaper. It makes you AWARE of your energy consumption as it displays your rate of energy consumption and the amount of credit left in order for you to take your preferred action i.e. to either carry on as is or to reduce the energy consumption to within your budget or target amount.

What are the benefits of installing a prepaid meter?

» No more incorrect or estimated readings

The beauty of it is that a prepaid meter does not have to be read at all. The meter is loaded with credits and when the credits run out, the unit disconnects the electricity supply.

» No more accounts

Because the prepaid automatically controls itself by disconnecting and reconnecting as credits respectively run out or are loaded, no readings are needed to determine the consumption thus no account is rendered.

» No more expensive disconnect / reconnect fees

Because the prepaid automatically switches off or on, no one is needed to travel and perform this action anymore.

» No more arrears and collection costs

Prepaid meters do not have any arrears or collection problems and headaches.

» Cash flow benefits for both parties

Prepaid meters offer a “pay and consume” principle and not the other way around for the service provider. A prepaid meter offers the consumer the tool to control their energy consumption to within their budget or either consume as much energy as they can afford.

» No more deposits

Prepaid meter technology does not require a deposit from the consumer to the value of twice the average monthly consumption as the electricity consumption is on a credit basis. Take note: a refundable deposit might be requested in some cases for covering breakage or loss of the keypad.

» Consumers prefer prepaid meters

Prepaid meters offer the consumers peace of mind as no reading can be queried, it gives the consumer control to consume as they can afford to consume and it is paperless — no accounts.

» Environmentally friendly

The controlled consumption contributes to the national drive to conserve energy and reduce generation capacity with all the benefits that stem forth from that — including reducing our carbon footprint.

How do I purchase credits for my prepaid meter?

BFW Metering offers a comprehensive range of convenient options to purchase credits for your prepaid meter; see PURCHASE OPTIONS for more detail.