u/Rich-Concentrate5760

Living in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town with a prepaid meter, I constantly forget to check the box until the power cuts out, forcing me to top up late at night or at the end of the month when I'm hit with higher tariff rates.

I wonder how you track your usage to avoid these sudden drop-offs and costly top-ups.

Hello, I’m a local South African engineer working on software/hardware for electricity metering and management. I’m NOT selling anything! I'm gathering honest, real-world feedback directly from people living here to make sure I'm solving actual problems rather than guessing.

I’d love to know:

1. What is the single most annoying issue you face with your current electricity setup?
2. How often does this problem occur, e.g., monthly?

Drop a comment below with your thoughts, or feel free to DM me if you’d rather keep it private.

Thank you 🤝