What power backup systems are you guys using for loadshedding? Or did everyone go outdoor..

[nakes]

I know it outdoor season. But those that have indoor setups running multiple lights.  What power backup system do you have?

[Spaidan]

I'm also curious. I was considering buying an inverter, however they do get very pricey. Load shedding is a constant battle.

[DesignatedDave]

I run a 3kva inverter connected to 4 x 12V lithium batteries, its able to hold two tents running at a total of 1600 watts for about 3 and a half hours (along with some lights for the house and our PC's and TV).

The unit itself cost me around R45000, but worth every cent. 

 

 

 

[AK-47 Gold Arabesque]

On 12/1/2023 at 5:56 AM, DesignatedDave said:

I run a 3kva inverter connected to 4 x 12V lithium batteries, its able to hold two tents running at a total of 1600 watts for about 3 and a half hours (along with some lights for the house and our PC's and TV).

The unit itself cost me around R45000, but worth every cent. 

What is the lifetime of the batteries in your setup?  Have you had to replace them yet?

[SkunkPharm]

I have gone solar. But these days you can buy a 5.12Kw battery and inverter for under 40k and you will be able to run every thing. Add solar panels and you are cruising. We produced 25kw yesterday.

[SkunkPharm]

On 12/2/2023 at 5:14 PM, AK-47 Gold Arabesque said:

What is the lifetime of the batteries in your setup?  Have you had to replace them yet?

Lithium ion should last 10 years

[DesignatedDave]

On 12/2/2023 at 5:14 PM, AK-47 Gold Arabesque said:

What is the lifetime of the batteries in your setup?  Have you had to replace them yet?

Probably around 10 years, I put them in last year and have been working like a boss ever since