Electricity vs Water vs Gas Prepaid Meters
Utility Smart offers prepaid metering solutions for three essential utilities: electricity, water, and gas. While they all operate on the same fundamental pay-as-you-go principle, each type of meter has unique characteristics, installation requirements, and use cases.
ELECTRICITY
Measures kWh of electricity consumed
Eliminates electricity debt and gives tenants control
Ideal for flats, townhouses, offices & commercial tenants
Tariff options: Standard or Time-of-Use (Tου)
WATER
Measures litres or kilolitres of water consumed
Reduces water wastage and unpaid accounts
Ideal for complexes, estates & student accommodation
Additional feature: Detects leaks and unusual flow
GAS
Measures gas in cubic metres or litres
Accurate cost allocation with prepaid control
Ideal for apartments with shared gas & commercial kitchens
Safety feature: Built-in shutoffs to prevent leaks
Prepaid Electricity Meters
How It Works
The meter measures kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity consumed. Tenants purchase tokens that add credit to the meter.
Key Benefit
Eliminates electricity debt and gives tenants complete control over their spending.
Ideal For
Residential flats Townhouses Sectional title units Small offices Commercial tenants
Tariff Options
Standard flat-rate tariffs Time-of-Use (TOU) tariffs for advanced billing
HOW UTILITY SMART’S STS PREPAID METERS WORK
How It Works
The meter measures litres or kilolitres of water consumed. Tokens or top-ups activate credit.
Key Benefit
Dramatically reduces water wastage and eliminates outstanding water accounts.
Additional Feature
Can detect unusual flow pattems that may indicate leaks or burst pipes.
Prepaid Gas Meters
How It Works
The meter measures gas consumption in cubic metres or litres. Prepaid credit controls the supply valve.
Key Benefit
Accurate cost allocation per unit without manual readings or estimated billing.
Ideal For
Apartment complexes with shared gas infrastructure Student accommodation Commercial kitchens
Safety Feature
Built-in safety shutoffs to prevent dangerous over-consumption or gas leaks
Electricity vs Water vs Gas Prepaid Meters Comparison
Can I Install All Three?
Yes and many properties do. Utility Smart offers fully integrated solutions where electricity, water, and gas can all be managed through a single platform, giving property managers a unified view of all utility consumption and revenue across their entire portfolio.
