Backup system installation | Solar PV system installation
At Quantum Electrical Solutions, our services include back up system installation Midrand and Solar System Installation in Midrand and surrounding areas. We believe it is important to customize every installation to your needs.
Back up system Installation Midrand
The smaller systems can be used as stand-alone systems or can be wired into your DB board. The larger systems can also be used as stand-alone systems but it is by far more convenient if they are hard-wired into your DB board.
Quantum Electrical Solutions will provide support, such as block diagrams, for the electrical installation.
These systems require minimum maintenance. Depending on the system chosen, the batteries are either semi sealed lead calcium batteries or fully sealed Gel batteries and Lithium ion batteries.
Batteries are maintenance free and do not have to be filled. It is recommended that battery sets are installed in a battery cabinet and are locked in a room with ventilation, where small children do not have access.
As with all batteries, these batteries can be dangerous if tampered with. Quantum Electrical Solutions will supply complete back up systems with batteries and battery cabinets if required.
How long will the inverter system run when there is a power failure?
The amount of backup time is determined by the size of the connected battery bank and the load drawn from the system. The backup time is directly in proportion to the load drawn. The backup time is normally calculated at full load (i.e. if the system is a 2200VA system, full load is 2200VA). If you remove some of the connected load, then the backup time will be extended accordingly.
How long does it take to charge the batteries when utility power returns?
The recharge time of the batteries depends on how much power was removed from the batteries during a power failure. The recharge times in the catalogues is indicated at full battery discharge.
If there is a planned power outage, can the system last for the full power outage time?
Yes, but the system has to be correctly sized to begin with. These systems are capable of bridging power outages from 2 – 24 hours or (e.g. for 2 hours per day twice a day) as the battery chargers are powerful enough to recharge the battery bank to cater for the second outage on the same day (providing there is enough time between the 2 outages – at least 4-6 hours). Again this process if fully automatic.
3kW Growatt Load shedding kit installation – (R29 500) Fix and Supply:
- 3kW Growatt inverter
- 2.56kWh Li-ion battery
- Change over switch installation
- All AC and DC protection
- Electrical C.o.C
5kW Growatt Load shedding kit installation – (R48 080) Fix and Supply:
- 5kW Growatt inverter
- 5.12kWh Li-ion battery
- Change over switch installation
- All AC and DC protection
- Electrical C.o.C
5kW Deye Load shedding kit installation – (R55 000) Fix and Supply:
- 5kW Deye inverter
- 5.12kWh Li-ion battery
- Change over switch installation
- All AC and DC protection
- Electrical C.o.C
5kW Sunsynk Load shedding kit installation – (R62 000) Fix and Supply:
- 5kW Sunsynk inverter
- 5.12kWh Li-ion battery
- Change over switch installation
- All AC and DC protection
- Electrical C.o.C
10kW Luxpower Load shedding kit installation – (R74 000) Fix and Supply:
- 10kW Sunsynk inverter
- 5.12kWh Li-ion battery
- Change over switch installation
- All AC and DC protection
- Electrical C.o.C
Should I get Backup Power or a UPS?
Battery backups are typically recommended for PCs and other computers with low investments. So, residential homes and small-sized offices. This is because battery backups are usually less expensive. It doesn’t make sense to spend the same amount on a computer as you would a UPS if your computer is only used for leisure activities. Back up system installation Midrand.
A UPS is recommended for more critical devices. Such as a corporate server. A UPS system can be vital for a business or data center. While a UPS system is more expensive than a battery backup, investing in a high-quality UPS system will provide far more protection.
Inverter Backup Power or UPS explained
As determined, a backup power system refers to an electrical system that powers your home or business when the primary power fails. A backup power system is known by many different names in the energy sector. So why do you call inverter battery backup systems “backup power” and why do we call Portable Power Banks “UPS”?
- Inverter battery backup/backup power inverter: This uses grid power to charge a battery bank. During a power outage, the system seamlessly switches critical electrical services to battery power. The inverter automatically transfers energy from the battery bank and converts the DC power stored in the batteries to AC electricity utilised by your home when the grid goes down. I.e. “backup power”
- Portable Power Bank/UPS: A UPS is an advanced version of battery backup. In other words, all uninterruptible power supplies are battery backups with increased electrical charge protection. I.e. “backup power”. Back up system installation Midrand.
These terms are used interchangeably. In its simplest form, a standby UPS unit is used to protect smaller appliances, i.e, kettle, toaster, wifi router and laptops. Alone, a UPS will not be sufficient in supplying energy in more demanding environments where delays in electrical switching will cause long-term problems.
Inverter Backup Power vs UPS
| Inverter Battery Backup Systems (Home Backup Power) | Portable Power Bank (UPS) |
| – Immobile; long lifespan | Handheld; short lifespan |
| – Able to power your appliances for extended periods of time | – Unable to power medium to large appliances |
| – Can be integrated into your distribution board decreasing electrical surges, protecting electronic appliances and equipment | – Longer recharge time and low charge capacity |
| – Comparably more expensive | – Relatively inexpensive |
How much backup power do I need during load shedding?
Loadshedding has been ongoing in South Africa since 2007 and by all accounts, will not end anytime soon.
According to recent comments made by Sikonathi Mantshantsha, Eskom Spokesperson, loadshedding is here to stay. “We cannot put a time frame, loadshedding is here until we have 4,000-6,000 megawatts of capacity to connect to the system.”, Mantshantsha said to Radio 702 on last week, Monday (18/07/2022).
The best loadshedding solution is to ensure that you have your own backup power supply. Back up system installation Midrand.
Loadshedding solution has become the number one searched term on google in South africa. Finding solutions to this extended period of loadshedding beyond having a rechargeable lamp, surge plug, and candles may seem unrealistic, however, solar power is the solution. By the time the year 2023 enters its 12th week, loaddshedding will have occurred for 70 consecutive days in South Africa.
The inconvenience of loadshedding has transformed into a lifestyle arranged around the latest loadshedding schedule, and yet, the country and its workforce are still expected to contribute in earnest to the country’s economy. For Back up system installation Midrand, call us now.
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