🔧 How to Fix Hexing 03Overload — Switches Off

⚡ Quick Answer

03 means: Customer load exceeds the programmed kilowatt threshold. Fix: Reduce household load immediately (turn off high-draw appliances: AC, electric cooker, water heater). Power will restore automatically or press the reset sequence. Check load: enter 808.

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What Causes 03?

Customer load exceeds the programmed kilowatt threshold. The internal contactor has tripped to protect the meter.

Root cause: Total connected load exceeds the meter's rated capacity.

🛠How to Fix

Reduce household load immediately (turn off high-draw appliances: AC, electric cooker, water heater). Power will restore automatically or press the reset sequence. Check load: enter 808.

📞When to Call Your DisCo

Contact your DisCo if the error persists after trying the fix steps, or if you're uncomfortable working with electrical equipment.

AEDC

Abuja Electricity

📞 08039070070

💬 08152141414, 08152151515

✉️ customercare@abujaelectricity.com

BEDC

Benin Electricity

📞 0700-000-2332

✉️ servicedesk@beninelectric.com

EKEDC

Eko Electricity

📞 0708-067-1170

✉️ customercare@ekedp.com

EEDC

Enugu Electricity

📞 084-700-100

💬 08150826060, 08150826061

✉️ customerservice@enugudisco.com

IBEDC

Ibadan Electricity

📞 07001239999

✉️ customercare@ibedc.com

IKEDC

Ikeja Electric

📞 0201-7000-250

💬 09088951626

✉️ customercare@ikejaelectric.com

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⌨️Hexing Useful Shortcodes

CodeWhat It Does
801Current available credit balance
804Internal hardware serial number
807Hardware status register (hexadecimal/binary fault codes)
808Instantaneous power draw in kW (real-time load check)
809Current Tariff Index (verify vending TI alignment)
865Validate operational mode (normal vs factory test)
800Total cumulative active energy since manufacture
830Recall last token number entered
812Cancel/mute audible piezoelectric alarm

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