Khomani Desert San - Northern Cape, South Africa

The San are the aboriginal people of South Africa. Their distinct hunter-gatherer culture stretches back over 20 000 years, and their genetic origins reach back over one million years. Recent research indicates that the San are the oldest genetic stock of contemporary humanity.


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A carocell water arm Photographer: Andrew Page Wood

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How to Tell That Your Prepaid Water Meter Will Be Compatible With the New ‘Black’ Keypad

There are tens of thousands of Amanzi Prepaid Water Meters in the field.

All of them were initially supplied with the ‘White’ keypad which is water and dustproof as well as NOT having any user replaceable batteries – handy when you drop your keypad in the toilet but NOT handy when the internal battery runs flat.

All of the keypads from new generation Amanzi prepaid water meters communicate with the prepaid water meter on an ICASA designated channel – 433MHz.

The original (from approximately before 2015) prepaid water meters communicated on a different channel.

If you want to check if your prepaid water meter will be compatible with the new Black Keypad from Straton Prepaid then all you need to do is flip your existing keypad over and check what the frequency is that it operates on – if it is 433MHz then the keypad is compatible.

 

Utility Systems Replacement keypad comparison
Look for the 433MHz notation on the back of your ‘White’ keypad. Photo: Stratlec Online

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Mangaung: Bloemfontein Residents, Does Your Prepaid Water Meter Keypad Need Replacing?

As at the end of June 2022 the Mangaung Municipality had installed 36 666 Prepaid Water Meters.

The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality has a policy in place that allows individuals and businesses to apply for the installation of these meters. The municipality will evaluate applications and install them where practically possible, but all outstanding debts must be cleared before installation.

It appears that the bulk of the prepaid water meters installed in Bloemfontein and surrounds are the locally manufactured Amanzi Prepaid Water Meters with the WHITE KEYPAD.

Now, these white keypads have a NON-replaceable internal battery and they are approaching their end of life.

When those batteries die in the white keypad then you will not be able to top up your prepaid water meter, neither will you will be able to replace the batteries (without some specialist knowledge and tools).

The GOOD NEWS is that Straton Prepaid has BLACK KEYPADS with replaceable batteries that are compatible with your prepaid water meter.

Should the municipality not have stock of the new BLACK KEYPADS then Straton Prepaid can ship a new one to you.

CLICK HERE to order a new Black Keypad (UIU) to replace your WHITE KEYPAD.

Take Control of Your Water Usage with Straton Prepaid Water Meter Keypads

Our advanced prepaid water meter keypads empower you to monitor and control your water usage, leading to significant savings and peace of mind.

Why Choose Straton Prepaid?

Straton Prepaid keypads are known for their reliability and durability, ensuring consistent performance and accurate readings.

Straton Prepaid keypads contribute to a more sustainable and efficient water management system for the entire city of Mangaung. By promoting responsible water consumption, we collectively work towards a healthier and more prosperous Mangaung.

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Contact Straton Prepaid today to learn more about our water meter keypads and how they can benefit you. Visit our website or call us to get started. Let’s work together to make Mangaung a more water-wise city!

Black Prepaid Water Meter UIU (keypad) With Replaceable Batteries

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My Prepaid Water Meter Shows ‘CLOSE” – What Now?

There are batteries in the WMD (Water Management Device – prepaid water meter) that do run down after a number of years – most people get 8-10 years if the valves are not opened and closed too often (by running out of water) or topped up daily.

Here are some reasons why you could be seeing CLOSED:

  • Depleted Credit: The most common reason is that you have run out of water credit.
  • Tamper Mode: The WMD may be in tamper mode, which will be shown on the UIU by displaying 0L and/or no water droplet visible on the screen.
  • Communication Error: There might be a communication issue between the UIU and the WMD *
  • Valve Closed Manually: Check if the ball valve on the meter box is closed.
  • Water Interruptions: There may be water interruptions in your area.
  • Keypad Not Communicating: Try moving closer to the unit, check the state of battery level. **

* You can try resetting the UIU first by pressing #981# on the keypad, which should display “default”.

THEN Re-pair the UIU: After resetting, you can re-pair the UIU by entering #999# followed by the serial number on your water meter (the same number you use to purchase water with OR engraved near the base), and pressing ### after entry.

** The white keypads have a non user replaceable battery in them and have now been replaced with the BLACK Keypads which have user replaceable batteries – https://stratlec.co.za/shop/prepaid-water-meter-user-interface-unit-uiu-keypad-with-user-replaceable-batteries/

Replacement Amanzi Water Meter: https://stratlec.co.za/shop/us-pp-prepaid-water-meter/

Water Meter from the Field showing CLOSE. Photo: Straton Prepaid

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