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Hello guys

Please I'm having electricity problem with our new neighbour and I'm confused with what to do right now.

Here's the issue:

So we live in a compound where 3 rooms are connected to one prepaid.

So 3 of us donate to fund our prepaid meter.

A few months ago we were paying 4k and this usually last us for 2+ months. The reason I believe is that all we had to power is ceiling fans and charging of our devices (phones and laptops)

But ever since we got our new neighbor, the light bill has suddenly increased.

This month alone, we've recharged 8k+ individually and by my calculations, it'll cost each of us 12k+ for light to reach us for one month.

This is a significant jump from the 4k that will normally cover us for 2+ months.

I'm really not happy about this and don't know what to do right now.

I can't imagine paying 12k+ a month just to power my ceiling fans and laptop.

I have spoken with her and she told me she's using only fridge with the light, which I don't quite understand, how much our bill has jumped so significantly.

Please any suggestions on what to do will be welcome.

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The fault is not from your new neighbour. They've upgraded your Band level.

Host78:
Hello guys

Please I'm having electricity problem with our new neighbour and I'm confused with what to do right now.

Here's the issue:

So we live in a compound where 3 rooms are connected to one prepaid.

So 3 of us donate to fund our prepaid meter.

A few months ago we were paying 4k and this usually last us for 2+ months. The reason I believe is that all we had to power is ceiling fans and charging of our devices (phones and laptops)

But ever since we got our new neighbor, the light bill has suddenly increased.

This month alone, we've recharged 8k+ individually and by my calculations, it'll cost each of us 12k+ for light to reach us for one month.

This is a significant jump from the 4k that will normally cover us for 2+ months.

I'm really not happy about this and don't know what to do right now.

I can't imagine paying 12k+ a month just to power my ceiling fans and laptop.

I have spoken with her and she told me she's using only fridge with the light, which I don't quite understand, how much our bill has jumped so significantly.

Please any suggestions on what to do will be welcome.

You people can install sub meters. It's sold in the market. With that, everyone get to use exactly what they paid for.

But, how una go dey use four thousand naira for over 2 months? And 3 rooms


Na all these things dey vex Trump.

Zonefree:
But, how una go dey use four thousand naira for over 2 months? And 3 rooms


Na all these things dey vex Trump.

You and this trump sef...

E be like them use am swear for you!

Zonefree:
The fault is not from your new neighbour. They've upgraded your Band level.

we have been on band A ever since

Zonefree:
But, how una go dey use four thousand naira for over 2 months? And 3 rooms


Na all these things dey vex Trump.

each of us pay 4k so that's about 12k and all we have is fans and phones. so I think its pretty reasonable

OgogoroFreak:
You people can install sub meters. It's sold in the market. With that, everyone get to use exactly what they paid for.

ok this seems good. like how much does this cost and what's the installation like?

OgogoroFreak:
You people can install sub meters. It's sold in the market. With that, everyone get to use exactly what they paid for.

I think you guys should go with this suggestion

I think there's a device they sale in the market that accurately measures the kwh consumed perhaps you should think in that direction... Saves you stress,

OgogoroFreak:
You people can install sub meters. It's sold in the market. With that, everyone get to use exactly what they paid for.

If you can't load tokens individually it's not really helpful cos your consumption for this month might not tally with next month and so on. I hate sharing bills with people

Your landlord is the problem.

Dzzzz:
Your landlord is the problem.

How!

Host78:
Hello guys

Please I'm having electricity problem with our new neighbour and I'm confused with what to do right now.

Here's the issue:

So we live in a compound where 3 rooms are connected to one prepaid.

So 3 of us donate to fund our prepaid meter.

A few months ago we were paying 4k and this usually last us for 2+ months. The reason I believe is that all we had to power is ceiling fans and charging of our devices (phones and laptops)

But ever since we got our new neighbor, the light bill has suddenly increased.

This month alone, we've recharged 8k+ individually and by my calculations, it'll cost each of us 12k+ for light to reach us for one month.

This is a significant jump from the 4k that will normally cover us for 2+ months.

I'm really not happy about this and don't know what to do right now.

I can't imagine paying 12k+ a month just to power my ceiling fans and laptop.

I have spoken with her and she told me she's using only fridge with the light, which I don't quite understand, how much our bill has jumped so significantly.

Please any suggestions on what to do will be welcome.

You should all get this for each flat, get a good electrician to connect it for you all, everyone will pay for what is used.

kiddaz:
If you can't load tokens individually it's not really helpful cos your consumption for this month might not tally with next month and so on. I hate sharing bills with people

You're right but he is already in a situation that needs a little tweak to get his doubts cleared. From his story, they are all paying so it is just to get that device and calculate what each person uses monthly..

Host78:
Hello guys

Please I'm having electricity problem with our new neighbour and I'm confused with what to do right now.

Here's the issue:

So we live in a compound where 3 rooms are connected to one prepaid.

So 3 of us donate to fund our prepaid meter.

A few months ago we were paying 4k and this usually last us for 2+ months. The reason I believe is that all we had to power is ceiling fans and charging of our devices (phones and laptops)

But ever since we got our new neighbor, the light bill has suddenly increased.

This month alone, we've recharged 8k+ individually and by my calculations, it'll cost each of us 12k+ for light to reach us for one month.

This is a significant jump from the 4k that will normally cover us for 2+ months.

I'm really not happy about this and don't know what to do right now.

I can't imagine paying 12k+ a month just to power my ceiling fans and laptop.

I have spoken with her and she told me she's using only fridge with the light, which I don't quite understand, how much our bill has jumped so significantly.

Please any suggestions on what to do will be welcome.

Install sub meters as suggested. Pending that, you all should have a meeting or possibly inspect everyone apartment for clarity. Someone among you is using a powerful device, a hot plate or irons frequently.

SenecaTheYonger:
How!

How can 3 people use one prepaid meter..You shouldn’t have accepted such thing cause,it will look like a face me and face you problem..

After the terrible experience I had sharing prepaid meter with people, I made vow never to experience it again.

Maybe she's using hot plate

Try and do more research

I was waiting for someone to create a thread on this. I base in PH. Woji precisely. Ever since these people brought their new prepaid meter omo I am dying.

My over 1000 units in the old meter has not been refunded. I spend up to 7k daily on prepaid meter.

Someone should please help me. I have gone to their head office at Moscow road nothing happens. Spending over 7k daily on light is killing me.

OgogoroFreak:
You people can install sub meters. It's sold in the market. With that, everyone get to use exactly what they paid for.

Costs 12k sef. Cheaper than the headache he is currently having

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kiddaz:
If you can't load tokens individually it's not really helpful cos your consumption for this month might not tally with next month and so on. I hate sharing bills with people

Do you understand how the submeter is connected and how it works?

Inspirer1:
You should all get this for each flat, get a good electrician to connect it for you all, everyone will pay for what is used.

correct. they must however put it in a place where no one can by pass, where it is visible, and agree on a day to take the reading

Zonefree:
But, how una go dey use four thousand naira for over 2 months? And 3 rooms


Na all these things dey vex Trump.

Don't listen to d guy me dat I used 30k monthly to recharge d useless meter nko
And to think of it we were place on band E
Light only 4-5 hours daily

Thank goodness na one sugar mommy dey pay my house rent.

I dont know anything about prepaid meter.
My work na to take care of her needs.

Although she dey frown any day I carry olosho come house.


My brother, talk to the lady, if she no green, give me her number make I talk to her

Dzzzz:
How can 3 people use one prepaid meter..You shouldn’t have accepted such thing cause,it will look like a face me and face you problem..

I don't think the landlord forced them to stay in his house. Also getting prepaid meters can be quite hard.

Lol. Me wey dey Band A dey share with my neighbor and we both buy 10k worth 44.4 units and only used for 4 days nko? Thank God say my Korope side hustle dey make me see the 5k wey I dey take buy the units every two days! Oga OP, u sef go buy gadgets and start using it. Stop complaining Mbok!

From una Band C to Band A....

The calculations match.

Na NEPA run you streets

install meter readers fir each room a d PROBLEM SOLVED.

2 APPLY FOR METER IT IS FREE NOW

Chai. Wahala dey o. Let me read other people’s opinions first

Hopez456:
Install sub meters as suggested. Pending that, you all should have a meeting or possibly inspect everyone apartment for clarity. Someone among you is using a powerful device, a hot plate or irons frequently.

One of them is likely using the electricity to cook

Another heavy consumption device will be a non-inverter freezer that is always on