Sparks Electrical News June 2019

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NO MORE NASTY SURPRISES: PREPAID SUB METERS BENEFIT EVERYONE M anaging electricity and water consump- tion can be time consuming and costly for landlords and the tenant. Everyone wants

to know exactly how much has been used and how much is owed so they can budget effectively and ensure that neither of these critical utilities is cut off for any reason. For the landlord and the tenant, fight- ing over usage and money owed can be the biggest cause of frustration and can often damage the rela- tionship. Nobody needs the tedium of admin or the upset of conflict every month. One very simple way to resolve the conflict and re- move the possibility of nasty surprises is to install a pre- paid submeter. It’s easy and effective, it provides visibility intousage and costs,it allows for seamless payment and perhaps most importantly, it takes away the admin. “Thousands of property owners, managers and body corporates have invested into prepaid sub me- ters to minimise the complexities that come with utility management,” says Carel Scheepers, GM: Sales at Ci- tiq Prepaid. “With Citiq Prepaid, access is gained via our website that allows for a myriad of reporting and trans- parency. The strength of the vending system allows for daily, weekly, monthly reporting with the option of customisation. Our solution is designed to make every part of the process as easy and efficient as possible.” The extensive Citiq Prepaid offerings include the Citiq Installation Club (CIC) – a carefully curated loy- alty programme designed to support contractors and installers, strategically placed call centres, a country- wide recharge network and hands-on customer sup- port. With Citiq Prepaid, there are no more nasty sur- prises, but plenty of benefits, such as: • Reliable, high-end technology: The Citiq Prepaid meters have been developed using the best

system takes away the pain that often comes with managing and controlling water and electricity usage, making every part of the process as simple as possible. There is clarity into costs and payments, and every part of the process has been designed to make utility management convenient and reliable. This is why Citiq Prepaid is the leading choice for landlords, tenants, body corporates and homeowners in South Africa.

• Precise budgeting and cost management: The Citiq Prepaid online portal provides instant access to purchasing information and allows the landlord, managing agent or owner to manage their accounts with precision. There is no chance of a nasty surprise at the end of the month. • “Our website offers insight into the specifics of buildings and individual meters,” says Scheepers. “Users gain an immediate and aggregated view per building and a detailed view per meter per month.” • Easy utility payment and collection: Citiq Prepaid’s

possible parts and partners, assuring the tenant, landlord, property owner and installer of absolute reliability. The hardware is trusted and rugged, delivering the right levels of service daily. The vending and administration software has been developed in-house by Citiq Prepaid and is constantly evolving and adapting to what the market needs and wants. • “We continually fine-tune our features and capabilities so we can assure our customers of the most intelligent solutions,” adds Scheepers.

Enquiries: www.citiqprepaid.co.za

SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

JUNE 2019