Prepaid Electricity Meter Affected by Electrical Interference

[HumanShield]

Hi everyone

I'm hoping someone here can help me with this.

So I've got a prepaid electricity at home. The unit is plugged in almost all the time in the kitchen. Last week I installed a new light fitting in the kitchen. It's one of those florescent light fittings without a starter so as soon as I flick the switch the light comes on. One of these http://www.lightingwarehouse.co.za/products/indoor/6399.html

Anyway, the light works fine and everything but I noticed that a few minutes after I switch on the light, the prepaid meter displays an error. I checked that the error means and the manual says something about interference from other devices/appliances etc. I made sure that the wiring is correct in the light fitting and that it is earthed properly. Could it be that the new light fitting is causing this interference? I never had it with the old fitting and I've isolated it the issue to the new fitting.

Any advice, comments, suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[PsyWulf]

I've had the same with one of my PC Screens,UPS inbetween sorted that issue out but for a light fixture I dunno

But yes,it's entirely possible the light's interfering

 

[Shard]

Lol, funny I have the same problem with my PC power supply. I have to hibernate to check Units or reload.

I was hoping a surge protected plug might help, but haven't tried yet.

But ye, is it really that bigger issue? The light is not on 24/7 I'd think?

Try finding an inline surge protector or just jimmy one up, I have a feeling that will sort it out.

 

[HumanShield]

Lol, funny I have the same problem with my PC power supply. I have to hibernate to check Units or reload.

I was hoping a surge protected plug might help, but haven't tried yet.

But ye, is it really that bigger issue? The light is not on 24/7 I'd think?

Try finding an inline surge protector or just jimmy one up, I have a feeling that will sort it out.

It's not much of an issue, more of an annoyance. And you're right. The light isn't on for that long anyway.