Battery Back-Up Systems

Battery Back Up Systems starts with load-led solar, battery and fixed-wiring planning. The existing installation and actual requirement are assessed before repair, alteration or replacement is proposed.

Richie working on a distribution board

When you may need battery back-up systems

Symptoms and situations worth having checked

Backup trips on large appliances?

Starting or running demand may exceed the system output.

Battery runtime disappoints?

Usable capacity, live load, settings and condition all affect runtime.

Adding panels later?

Input limits, roof, protection, routes and supply-area rules need review.

What the work can include

  • Review board and changeover arrangement
  • Assess solar and battery requirements
  • Consider protection and earthing
  • Identify City or Eskom responsibilities
  • List essential loads

How the service is handled

A clear path from assessment to completion

  1. Plan approval and checks

    Supply-area steps are identified before work.

  2. Build a load profile

    Actual priorities define the requirement.

  3. Inspect the installation

    The board and supply shape the design.

  4. Compare options

    Capacity and operating limits are considered together.

More about Battery Back-Up Systems

Existing service information and useful links

Battery Back-Up Systems


Richie Rich Electrician Services is a Cape Town based electrician that provides battery back-up systems and related services to residences and businesses located in the Western Cape region. Our company provides expert quotes on electrical faults and / or guidance and implementation of battery back-up systems electrical wiring services.

All of our jobs with battery back-up systems is undertaken by qualified electricians that understand battery back-up systems services are able to provide you with a competitive quotation for battery back-up systems.

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What clients say about Richie Rich

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LelaneGoogle review

Seven years and roughly 12 projects a year with Richie Rich Electrical, and the service is always superb. Complete professionalism.

2 wks ago
VictorGoogle review

They do all our electrical installations and COCs at our village. Expert workmanship, great advice, reasonable rates. Great staff.

1 wk ago
WendyNewlands

Very impressive and professional service provided. Thanks very much, young man.

2 wks ago
ChristaGoogle review

Very happy with the great service and painless installation of our battery system. Very professional team. Thank you, Richard.

3 yrs ago
AshishGoogle review

Arrived on time and finished the job as described. Very professional and helpful, even with three fans and a tricky imported manual.

4 yrs ago
LeahGoogle review

Best service ever. I would recommend Richard and his team any time. Fast, efficient and careful.

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JohnGoogle review

Professional, affordable, efficient and friendly service! Highly recommended, will definitely use him again.

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UzairGoogle review

Excellent service, quick turnaround time and very affordable. I would definitely recommend.

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JamileGoogle review

Amazing expert work. Richard is a man of great talent.

3 yrs ago

Battery Back-Up Systems FAQs

How long will a battery last?

Runtime depends on usable capacity and live demand.

Is City authorisation relevant?

Systems in the City supply area follow its current process; Eskom areas differ.

Can solar be expanded?

Often, where the equipment, roof, cabling and approvals allow it.

How are essential loads identified?

The circuits that must remain available are compared with actual demand and the existing distribution arrangement.

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