Many electricity meters are now using the card system or smart meter as is known, and most architectural projects are now building units with smart electricity meters, as the regular meter is not as widespread, especially in new areas.

The Ministry of Electricity :

The Ministry of Electricity launched the unified platform for electricity services, where you can complete all operations related to the electricity company from your place without the need to go to government departments. You can also apply for both the card meter and follow the reading of the regular meter.

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Smart or regular electricity meter?

As for the features of the smart electricity meter:

• First, control electricity consumption by charging the card
• Secondly, you can know the daily consumption
• In addition, billing is carried out using the same segment system found in a regular meter
• The meter has a screen showing the existing and remaining balance, which you can check first
• You can charge the card at any time and you are not bound by the opening or closing times of businesses or vacation dates
• You are safe from any theft or theft of the pilot
• If the meter is lost, you can easily extract another card at a nominal cost
• If you charge the card before the balance runs out, the remaining balance will be automatically transferred
• Before the charged balance runs out, warnings will be given to warn you or in case you forget
• Avoid problems with incorrect invoices
• The meter is detailed in that it does not separate holidays and official holidays such as Friday
• You can charge the card at any time online, so you are not tied to the working hours of government departments or the presence of a specific employee

As for the disadvantages of the smart electricity meter:

• You cannot change the location of the meter except by the electricity company, of course
• When the charged balance approaches the end of the charge, the electricity will be disconnected more than once just to warn of what may lead to damage to the electrical appliances.
• If the electrical loads exceed the permissible, the electricity will be cut off automatically
• If any tampering occurs, even if by mistake, you must go to the Electricity Authority and go through the procedures again.
• The expected lifespan of the meter is approximately ten years, unlike the old one
• The card may be damaged if it is exposed to sweat, water, or sun

Features of the regular meter:

• The electricity will not be automatically disconnected when the card balance runs out
• It is recognized and you will not bear the cost of applying or changing it
• You can record the consumption yourself and check on the safety of the indicator yourself and its increase

Disadvantages of the regular meter:

• There are many methods of fraud and fraud
• You will not be able to control consumption like prepaid
• Sometimes the readings escalate absurdly

But how to contract for a smart electricity meter?

By going to the electricity company and submitting a request to contract a prepaid meter, the customer will be given a charging card for 100 pounds to be placed in the designated place, and after that the customer will be billed just as a regular meter is billed from segments.

Smart or regular electricity meter?

There are general tips that you can use to reduce electricity consumption:

• Do not leave the lights on and go to different places
• Switch to LED bulbs, as they may be expensive at first, but after that they will be much cheaper
• Try to buy devices that have an inverter feature, because then you will save electricity consumption by up to 60%.
• Close doors and windows when using the air conditioner
• The refrigerator door must be closed well

common questions

• Is a regular electricity meter better or a card meter?

Each of them has advantages and disadvantages, but in general, the card meter helps you control electricity consumption and keep track of your daily schedule.

• Is the smart card meter subject to damage?

Yes, when exposed to water, sweat, or the sun

• What happens when the card is lost?

You can extract it again using the national number, but for a small amount

• What are the number of electricity strips through which payment is made?

There are 8 slides

Conclusion

The smart card meter is one of the things that is common now and is often preferred, especially in new cities or summer resorts, to control daily electricity consumption. You can charge the card with the amount you want to consume, and you can always know and follow the remaining balance, and if you charge the card, it will be carried over. The remaining balance is easy and is billed using the same bracket system that the old meter is billed with, but the old meter is distinguished by its longer lifespan because the card meter is approximately 10 years old.