What is the use of prepaid electricity meters, and does the meter display the degree or amount?

Prepaid electricity meters usually display the degree rather than the amount. Prepaid electricity meters usually display electricity consumption in degrees. For example, if the meter displays 866, then the current electricity consumption is 86.6 kWh. In addition, some smart prepaid meters may display the amount of money, but this is not a common situation. ‌

The working principle and functions of prepaid electricity meters

Prepaid electricity meter is a device that purchases electricity first and then uses it. Users need to recharge and purchase electricity first, and then input the information of the purchase card into the electricity meter before it starts supplying power. When the electricity in the meter is exhausted, the power will be automatically cut off and the power supply will be stopped until the user recharges. This design can effectively avoid situations of power outages due to overdue payments.

The advantages of prepaid electricity meters

1. Avoiding power outages due to unpaid fees: Users need to recharge in advance to avoid sudden power outages caused by unpaid fees.
2. Intelligent management: Many smart prepaid electricity meters also have functions such as remote meter reading, electricity storage, and balance alarm, which facilitate user management and control of electricity consumption.
3. Energy conservation and environmental protection: Through real-time settlement and cost control, users can better grasp the balance of electricity bills, adjust their electricity consumption habits, and achieve the goal of energy conservation.