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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,325 Location: Masada
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Angelica _ann wrote:Angelica _ann wrote:Mine has come down or rather the units i get has increased with 3k thus:
September - 138 units
October - 143 units
November - 154 units
I used to get 168 units sometimes back so i am yet to get back to where we started! Today i bought 3k worth of units and got 141.58 ........ now i am confused i give up! Should have cost not more than 2500! So you always buy 3K units for a whole month?  Portfolio: Sold
You know you've made it when you get a parking space for your yatcht.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/19/2010 Posts: 1,308 Location: nairobi metropolitan
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Got 118 units for 2 K. Democracy does not belong to the dead
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2009 Posts: 7,451
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Impunity wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:Impunity wrote:Is there a specific date of the month where when you pay the prepaid cost you avoid being charged fixed charges twice, thrice, fourthrice or even fivethrice?
 I once asked a KP guy that query. He said the solution is to ensure you always buy your tokens at the beginning of the month, and buy just enough to last that month. Which means one must really keep an eye on their consumption. Like tomorrow is 1st dec can I buy my monthly token then? This is terrible, where in @mukiha? Let me throw in some more confusion! A friend who works for Kenya Power tells me they effect new rates 'around 4th of the month'. Like if you buy today and someone else buys on 4th some charges - like fuel charge - are different!! Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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githundi wrote: Got 118 units for 2 K. Confirmed using Nov rates. If you bought 50 units it would have cost you 558.35. You have to think smart! As I said avoid 50-1,500 KWH bracket. https://stima.regulusweb.com/. This is a free service!!!!!!!!! The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2009 Posts: 7,451
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jerry wrote:githundi wrote: Got 118 units for 2 K. Confirmed using Nov rates. If you bought 50 units it would have cost you 558.35. You have to think smart! As I said avoid 50-1,500 KWH bracket. https://stima.regulusweb.com/. This is a free service!!!!!!!!! How do you avoid? Switch off everything? If you buy 150, 100 + 50 or 50 + 50 + 50 in the same month you pay exactly the same amount (unless you are using MPesa in which case buying in bits costs you more in transaction fees!!!) Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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MaichBlack wrote:jerry wrote:githundi wrote: Got 118 units for 2 K. Confirmed using Nov rates. If you bought 50 units it would have cost you 558.35. You have to think smart! As I said avoid 50-1,500 KWH bracket. https://stima.regulusweb.com/. This is a free service!!!!!!!!! How do you avoid? Switch off everything? If you buy 150, 100 + 50 or 50 + 50 + 50 in the same month you pay exactly the same amount (unless you are using MPesa in which case buying in bits costs you more in transaction fees!!!) As I said in post #39 I'm not able to test this theory of buying in bits since I'm in post-pay. I only got the info from a KP officer but I'm not sure if fit works or not. If it doesn't work(split buying) then we have to avoid energy savers and use "more of LED bulbs" for lighting! The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Member Joined: 9/2/2010 Posts: 563 Location: Embakasi
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Last month I paid 6k, this month 1.2k no change in appliances.  In a place where thought is abandoned, freedom can become a curse.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/17/2009 Posts: 3,583 Location: Kenya
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MaichBlack wrote:jerry wrote:githundi wrote: Got 118 units for 2 K. Confirmed using Nov rates. If you bought 50 units it would have cost you 558.35. You have to think smart! As I said avoid 50-1,500 KWH bracket. https://stima.regulusweb.com/. This is a free service!!!!!!!!! How do you avoid? Switch off everything? If you buy 150, 100 + 50 or 50 + 50 + 50 in the same month you pay exactly the same amount (unless you are using MPesa in which case buying in bits costs you more in transaction fees!!!) the buying in bits work for the last units, once the month nears the end and your units are running low, you keep buying the minimum units until the new month comes around and you can get the units at a lower rate. thus the advice to buy the initial 50 units (or whichever units takes you through the month) at the beginning of the month, and in case they are exhausted, buy the rest in bits.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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nakujua wrote:MaichBlack wrote:jerry wrote:githundi wrote: Got 118 units for 2 K. Confirmed using Nov rates. If you bought 50 units it would have cost you 558.35. You have to think smart! As I said avoid 50-1,500 KWH bracket. https://stima.regulusweb.com/. This is a free service!!!!!!!!! How do you avoid? Switch off everything? If you buy 150, 100 + 50 or 50 + 50 + 50 in the same month you pay exactly the same amount (unless you are using MPesa in which case buying in bits costs you more in transaction fees!!!) the buying in bits work for the last units, once the month nears the end and your units are running low, you keep buying the minimum units until the new month comes around and you can get the units at a lower rate. thus the advice to buy the initial 50 units (or whichever units takes you through the month) at the beginning of the month, and in case they are exhausted, buy the rest in bits. @nakujua. That's true and especially so for a declining unit cost. Otherwise if you apply the link I gave above, the guy who bought 2,000/= worth of power cannot regret for buying "in bulk" if ALL the units are consumed within the month. The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/8/2013 Posts: 4,068 Location: At Large.
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Yes power charges have come down. This month I got 165 units from my usual 3000. Earlier I have been getting btn 138 and 151 Love is beautiful and so are those who share it.With Love, Marriage is an amazing event in ones life time, the foundation of joy, happiness and success.
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Rank: User Joined: 8/15/2013 Posts: 13,236 Location: Vacuum
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Bigchick wrote:Yes power charges have come down.
This month I got 165 units from my usual 3000.
Earlier I have been getting btn 138 and 151 I got 75 units for 1k  If Obiero did it, Who Am I?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,325 Location: Masada
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Bigchick wrote:Yes power charges have come down.
This month I got 165 units from my usual 3000.
Earlier I have been getting btn 138 and 151 @Bigbaibe, if you had buy the units as follows: 1st 49 units @ 550 2nd 49 units @ 550 3rd 49 units @ 550 And 18 units @ 312 Total units 165, cost Kes. 1,962 (Save Kes 1,038) Its cheaper to buy units below 50 units. This is my two engineering cents! Portfolio: Sold
You know you've made it when you get a parking space for your yatcht.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 6/23/2011 Posts: 1,740 Location: Nairobi
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For sure there is a reduction. I have seen a 30%. This is great now I await 50%.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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Impunity wrote:Bigchick wrote:Yes power charges have come down.
This month I got 165 units from my usual 3000.
Earlier I have been getting btn 138 and 151 @Bigbaibe, if you had buy the units as follows: 1st 49 units @ 550 2nd 49 units @ 550 3rd 49 units @ 550 And 18 units @ 312 Total units 165, cost Kes. 1,962 (Save Kes 1,038) Its cheaper to buy units below 50 units. This is my two engineering cents! It's not true. See it here Eng. https://stima.regulusweb.com/
Go to pre-paid and put the KShs in the steps as you have explained above. I used to be in your boat but realized it doesn't work that way. See also my comment in post #49. The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/22/2010 Posts: 11,522 Location: Nairobi
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Angelica _ann wrote:Angelica _ann wrote:Mine has come down or rather the units i get has increased with 3k thus:
September - 138 units
October - 143 units
November - 154 units
I used to get 168 units sometimes back so i am yet to get back to where we started! Today i bought 3k worth of units and got 141.58 ........ now i am confused i give up! How are you confused? possunt quia posse videntur
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/29/2006 Posts: 2,570
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Angelica _ann wrote:Angelica _ann wrote:Mine has come down or rather the units i get has increased with 3k thus:
September - 138 units
October - 143 units
November - 154 units
I used to get 168 units sometimes back so i am yet to get back to where we started! Today i bought 3k worth of units and got 141.58 ........ now i am confused i give up! You ought to have gotten 165.1 KWHs according to https://stima.regulusweb.com/ The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/27/2012 Posts: 851 Location: Nairobi
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Electricity Saving Box. I'm using one.It saves up to 30% of your power use by stabilizing and eliminating power loss[wastage] hence lowering your bill by similar margin.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/22/2009 Posts: 7,451
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mkeiy wrote:Electricity Saving Box. I'm using one.It saves up to 30% of your power use by stabilizing and eliminating power loss[wastage] hence lowering your bill by similar margin. Hey. When you state such a thing, you give more details!!! What is this electricity saving box? Where are they sold? How.much do they cost? How do they work? Where and how are they installed? Are they legal? Are there additional benefits of risk? etc. Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good returns.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 6/23/2011 Posts: 1,740 Location: Nairobi
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There are not many ways to do this...but..
1. You can conserve by using less electricity resulting in a lower demand for more water from the dam.
2. You can conserve by use of energy saving bulbs and similar green energy gargets e.g. the modern fridges and other low consuming devices
3. You can even go solar thas demanding little from KPLC. I suggest you tabulate the ROI and check if it makes sense.
4. You can for example shower with cold water, creating no additional demand on KPLC etc.
Think of more ideas
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/27/2012 Posts: 851 Location: Nairobi
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MaichBlack wrote:mkeiy wrote:Electricity Saving Box. I'm using one.It saves up to 30% of your power use by stabilizing and eliminating power loss[wastage] hence lowering your bill by similar margin. Hey. When you state such a thing, you give more details!!! What is this electricity saving box? Where are they sold? How.much do they cost? How do they work? Where and how are they installed? Are they legal? Are there additional benefits of risk? etc. I got one 2 weeks ago from a relative. It's a small plug-like thing with two led indicators, you simply plug it in any live socket in the house or office [not for industrial use]. No idea about the cost as yet, it was a gift. I understand its completely legal,that's after he talked to KP. Apparently any device connected to power after the meter [in your house] is not Kenya power's business. I'm testing it for one month to see if the billing will be lower.
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