Solar Geyser Installations in Sandton & Midrand

With Eskom tariffs climbing every year, a solar geyser is one of the highest-return upgrades a Johannesburg homeowner can make — typical payback is 4–6 years on a 200L system. Apple Plumbing & Electrical supplies and installs SABS-approved direct and indirect solar geyser systems across Sandton, Midrand, Fourways and Bryanston. We handle the full job — roof brackets, collectors, cylinder, controller, pipework, electrical backup and COC — in one or two days.

What we do

We assess your roof orientation, pitch, family size and hot-water usage, then recommend the right system: direct (thermosyphon) for budget installs, or indirect (split system with pump and controller) for tile roofs and bigger households. Installation includes roof-mounted collectors, insulated lagged pipework, a new SANS-compliant cylinder with drip tray and vacuum breakers, an electrical element backup wired through your DB, and a smart controller. We finish with a full pressure test and issue your Plumbing COC.

Signs you need this service

• Eskom electricity bill dominated by hot water
• Old conventional geyser nearing end of life (replace once)
• Planning a long-term home with 5+ year horizon
• Eligible for tax/rebate incentives on solar water heating
• Wanting independence from load-shedding for hot water

Solar geyser vs heat pump vs electric

Three ways to heat water, compared on what matters.

Our process

1. 1Site survey: roof, sun exposure, household size, plumbing layout
2. 2System recommendation with payback calculation
3. 3Roof-mount brackets, collectors and insulated pipework
4. 4New SABS-approved cylinder with drip tray, vacuum breakers, T&P valve
5. 5Electrical backup wired through your DB with isolator
6. 6Smart controller setup and full pressure test
7. 7Plumbing COC issued on completion

Pricing

150L direct system supplied and installed from R28,500. 200L indirect (split) system from R36,000. 300L systems from R48,000. Pricing includes cylinder, collectors, all pipework, electrical backup, controller and COC.

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

Why choose Apple Plumbing & Electrical

We install SABS-approved systems only — no grey-import collectors that fail in 2 years. Every install includes a proper electrical backup on its own breaker, smart controller, and full COC. Roofwork is done by trained installers with safety harnesses, and we carry public liability insurance for height work.

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