Can all my appliances and electrical goods work 100% correctly on your home UPS units?
Yes, as long as the load on the unit is within the specific units capabilities
If my computer is on the output side of my Home Power system and there is a power failure, what happens?
Nothing, our units are True Sine Wave UPS systems and your computer won't even blink.
Can I run my Fridge and Freezer off the units safely and with no additional motor whine or any other noise?
Yes, Output power from the UPS is identical to your standard electrical power and all equipment runs identically, no new background noises on Hi-Fi or any other electrical equipment.
Unlike Modified Sine Wave Inverters or UPS systems which often cause your fridge to run noisily and causes a irritating whine on most Hi-Fi and Sound Equipment
Will my DVD Recorder or Other Electronic Clocks Work Properly
Yes, Output power from the UPS is identical to your standard electrical power and all equipment runs identically, Unlike modified sine wave units all your appliances with clocks will not lose or gain a second. Important for pre-programmed recordings with your VCR or DVD
All our units are True Sine Wave Electric Power and Not Modified Sine Wave older Technology
Can I damage unit by trying to overload it? No, unit will sense overload and turn off, a indicator light will show on unit and if load is removed ( kettle etc. ) unit will automatically switch on.
How Long can I run my Large TV, a Computer, Fridge and Some Lights?
That all depends on what every appliance draws and the size of your batteries used for back-up. But lets take the above example and work on typical worst and best case power consumption
Large TV 200 - 300 watts + Computer 100 - 400 watts + Fridge 300 - 400 watts + Some Lights 100 - 300 watts
This gives us a total of 700 watts best case and 1400 watts worst case electric load.
With our 1400 watt Home UPS unit coupled to 2 100 AH Batteries you would be able to run all of the above at the same time for between 2.5 hours and 5 hours.
If have less electrical equipment on the line, you will obviously get more back-up time.
For example if you were only watching TV ( Large Plasma Screen + Satellite Decoder ) You could watch TV for 8 hours flat, and if you have a LCD or CRT Tube Screen TV , you could watch for a few hours longer as they draw less electric power than a plasma screen.
Additional batteries can be added at any stage to increase Units Back-Up Capacity
Can I add more batteries in the future?
Yes, up to our 1400 watt UPS they have a flick of switch normal or high charge setting, allowing for either more rapid charging of batteries, or for more batteries to be added in the future.
On larger units the in built 5 stage intelligent charger picks this up, and compensates for the extra batteries.
Will 230 Volt AC equipment work fine on UPS?
Yes, The standard power in South Africa varies from 220 to 240 Volt AC, and our 220 Volt AC output was chosen as to slightly lengthen battery life of the UPS. All appliances will work fine off 220 or 230 Volts as they are typically designed to work from 210 to 250 Volts AC and most are actually designed to work best at 220 Volts AC as that is the worldwide standard.
What Maintenance do Backup Power units require
None, units automatically recharge batteries when power is restored via in built intelligent charger. There is absolutely nothing else to worry about maintaining. The high quality deep cycle back-up batteries we supply or expected to last 5 years or longer. All units have in built automatic battery voltage regulation, to keep your batteries in good condition for as long as possible.
Batteries cannot run totally flat or be overcharged with all units onboard battery maintenance system.
What do Batteries for the UPS units Cost?
Battery cost depends on the quality of the battery used.
In the above example we used 12 volt car type 100 AH batteries and they range in cost between R1900-00 and R2500-00 from car battery shops.
Any 12 Volt Car battery ( 600 and 800 watt ) range or 2 of 12 volt car batteries for the 1400 watt UPS Power Unit can be used. However if unit is going to be placed indoors we recommend the use of sealed/deep cycle or maintenance free calcium type batteries. This is especially important if batteries are going to be placed in a cabinet or battery housing.
Can units be connected to my Houses wiring?
Yes any of the units can be fitted to your houses wiring by a qualified electrician, creating a UPS line, we recommend fitting Red UPS plug tops to avoid people plugging in heaters or any other high electric consumption goods.
Can my houses light circuit be connected to the unit so I never have to be caught in the dark again
Yes, a electrician can wire a UPS to your houses light circuit and in the advent of a power failure your lights won't even blink and will remain shining.
This is a clear advantage over a Petrol Generator as you have to start nothing.
We recommend only the 1400 watt or larger units be incorporated into your houses wiring.
Are Home UPS Units Silent?
Yes units produce little or no noise and don't have a irritating electric hum sound at all.
Can I power my entire house on a UPS system
Yes, but that would be fairly expensive as Geysers, Stoves and other Heating devices draw a lot of power and you will require a expensive UPS and a large battery bank to keep every thing operating as normal.
We would recommend using gas heaters and deciding on exactly what you need backed up and for how long adding up the power requirement and buying a smaller unit. 1400 watt to 5000 watt is typically adequate for a normal house.
As a point of interest what would it typically cost to convert my entire house, excluding my stove and geyser?
A 7 500 to 10 000 watt unit would cover most of your power needs. 7500 watts is enough to power your Dishwasher, TV, Hi-Fi , Fridge, Freezer, Clothes Iron and Lights as well as some smaller appliances at the same time
The UPS Unit would cost approx R30 000 and you would need 10 Deep Cycle Batteries R14 500. Installation would be approx R5000-00.
This would allow your house to carry on as normal for up to 10 Hours in a Power Failure, but at a typical cost of around R60 000-00 to R80 000-00 it often proves to expensive and a 1400 watt unit with extension cords at around R8500-00 including High Quality Deep Cycle Batteries usually allows you to endure power failures and black-outs without a radicle life style change. A 3000 watt UPS unit can cover essentials like all house lights and a few plug circuits ( TV room etc. ) they typically cost between R30 000-00 and R35 000-00 installed
Yes, as long as the load on the unit is within the specific units capabilities
If my computer is on the output side of my Home Power system and there is a power failure, what happens?
Nothing, our units are True Sine Wave UPS systems and your computer won't even blink.
Can I run my Fridge and Freezer off the units safely and with no additional motor whine or any other noise?
Yes, Output power from the UPS is identical to your standard electrical power and all equipment runs identically, no new background noises on Hi-Fi or any other electrical equipment.
Unlike Modified Sine Wave Inverters or UPS systems which often cause your fridge to run noisily and causes a irritating whine on most Hi-Fi and Sound Equipment
Will my DVD Recorder or Other Electronic Clocks Work Properly
Yes, Output power from the UPS is identical to your standard electrical power and all equipment runs identically, Unlike modified sine wave units all your appliances with clocks will not lose or gain a second. Important for pre-programmed recordings with your VCR or DVD
All our units are True Sine Wave Electric Power and Not Modified Sine Wave older Technology
Can I damage unit by trying to overload it? No, unit will sense overload and turn off, a indicator light will show on unit and if load is removed ( kettle etc. ) unit will automatically switch on.
How Long can I run my Large TV, a Computer, Fridge and Some Lights?
That all depends on what every appliance draws and the size of your batteries used for back-up. But lets take the above example and work on typical worst and best case power consumption
Large TV 200 - 300 watts + Computer 100 - 400 watts + Fridge 300 - 400 watts + Some Lights 100 - 300 watts
This gives us a total of 700 watts best case and 1400 watts worst case electric load.
With our 1400 watt Home UPS unit coupled to 2 100 AH Batteries you would be able to run all of the above at the same time for between 2.5 hours and 5 hours.
If have less electrical equipment on the line, you will obviously get more back-up time.
For example if you were only watching TV ( Large Plasma Screen + Satellite Decoder ) You could watch TV for 8 hours flat, and if you have a LCD or CRT Tube Screen TV , you could watch for a few hours longer as they draw less electric power than a plasma screen.
Additional batteries can be added at any stage to increase Units Back-Up Capacity
Can I add more batteries in the future?
Yes, up to our 1400 watt UPS they have a flick of switch normal or high charge setting, allowing for either more rapid charging of batteries, or for more batteries to be added in the future.
On larger units the in built 5 stage intelligent charger picks this up, and compensates for the extra batteries.
Will 230 Volt AC equipment work fine on UPS?
Yes, The standard power in South Africa varies from 220 to 240 Volt AC, and our 220 Volt AC output was chosen as to slightly lengthen battery life of the UPS. All appliances will work fine off 220 or 230 Volts as they are typically designed to work from 210 to 250 Volts AC and most are actually designed to work best at 220 Volts AC as that is the worldwide standard.
What Maintenance do Backup Power units require
None, units automatically recharge batteries when power is restored via in built intelligent charger. There is absolutely nothing else to worry about maintaining. The high quality deep cycle back-up batteries we supply or expected to last 5 years or longer. All units have in built automatic battery voltage regulation, to keep your batteries in good condition for as long as possible.
Batteries cannot run totally flat or be overcharged with all units onboard battery maintenance system.
What do Batteries for the UPS units Cost?
Battery cost depends on the quality of the battery used.
In the above example we used 12 volt car type 100 AH batteries and they range in cost between R1900-00 and R2500-00 from car battery shops.
Any 12 Volt Car battery ( 600 and 800 watt ) range or 2 of 12 volt car batteries for the 1400 watt UPS Power Unit can be used. However if unit is going to be placed indoors we recommend the use of sealed/deep cycle or maintenance free calcium type batteries. This is especially important if batteries are going to be placed in a cabinet or battery housing.
Can units be connected to my Houses wiring?
Yes any of the units can be fitted to your houses wiring by a qualified electrician, creating a UPS line, we recommend fitting Red UPS plug tops to avoid people plugging in heaters or any other high electric consumption goods.
Can my houses light circuit be connected to the unit so I never have to be caught in the dark again
Yes, a electrician can wire a UPS to your houses light circuit and in the advent of a power failure your lights won't even blink and will remain shining.
This is a clear advantage over a Petrol Generator as you have to start nothing.
We recommend only the 1400 watt or larger units be incorporated into your houses wiring.
Are Home UPS Units Silent?
Yes units produce little or no noise and don't have a irritating electric hum sound at all.
Can I power my entire house on a UPS system
Yes, but that would be fairly expensive as Geysers, Stoves and other Heating devices draw a lot of power and you will require a expensive UPS and a large battery bank to keep every thing operating as normal.
We would recommend using gas heaters and deciding on exactly what you need backed up and for how long adding up the power requirement and buying a smaller unit. 1400 watt to 5000 watt is typically adequate for a normal house.
As a point of interest what would it typically cost to convert my entire house, excluding my stove and geyser?
A 7 500 to 10 000 watt unit would cover most of your power needs. 7500 watts is enough to power your Dishwasher, TV, Hi-Fi , Fridge, Freezer, Clothes Iron and Lights as well as some smaller appliances at the same time
The UPS Unit would cost approx R30 000 and you would need 10 Deep Cycle Batteries R14 500. Installation would be approx R5000-00.
This would allow your house to carry on as normal for up to 10 Hours in a Power Failure, but at a typical cost of around R60 000-00 to R80 000-00 it often proves to expensive and a 1400 watt unit with extension cords at around R8500-00 including High Quality Deep Cycle Batteries usually allows you to endure power failures and black-outs without a radicle life style change. A 3000 watt UPS unit can cover essentials like all house lights and a few plug circuits ( TV room etc. ) they typically cost between R30 000-00 and R35 000-00 installed