Load-Shedding Backup Solutions for Northern Johannesburg

Load-shedding is a permanent feature of life in Gauteng, but the right backup solution depends entirely on what you actually need to keep running and for how long. Apple Plumbing & Electrical sizes and installs four tiers of backup across Sandton, Midrand and Northern Johannesburg — from a R6,000 plug-and-play UPS to a R250,000 full-house hybrid solar system. We will tell you honestly which tier you need.

What we do

Tier 1 — Wi-Fi + LED lights UPS (R6,000–R12,000): small inline UPS for the router and a few lights. Tier 2 — Essential-loads inverter + battery (R45,000–R85,000): 3–5kW inverter with 5kWh battery runs lights, plugs, fridge, TV and Wi-Fi through every standard outage. Tier 3 — Hybrid solar + battery (R110,000–R165,000): full solar generation by day, all-night backup, near-zero Eskom bill. Tier 4 — Off-grid capable (R235,000+): 12kW+ with 15kWh+, runs the whole house including aircons.

Signs you need this service

• Working from home and losing income to outages
• Medical equipment, alarm or gate that must stay on
• Tired of running and refuelling a generator
• Want quiet, automatic, weather-independent backup

Load-shedding backup options compared

Match the solution to your needs and budget.

Our process

1. 1Outage-duration goal and essential-loads list
2. 2Honest tier recommendation with payback period
3. 3Quote with exact brands and warranty terms
4. 4Installation in 1–4 days depending on tier
5. 5Commissioning, app setup, COC where applicable

Pricing

See tier ranges above. We will quote multiple tiers so you can choose the right level for your budget and outage tolerance.

Prices are indicative for Northern Johannesburg, 2026. Every job is quoted in writing on site before work proceeds.

Why choose Apple Plumbing & Electrical

We do not push a single 'one size fits all' package. We size to your actual loads and outage tolerance, and we are honest when a R12,000 UPS is enough and a R150,000 system would be overkill.

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