Power that keeps South Africa moving.

Start by adding up what you want to run at the same time. A fridge, lights, TV, Wi-Fi and security usually need 3.5 – 5 kVA. Adding a geyser, borehole pump or air-conditioner pushes you toward 8 – 12 kVA. Remember that electric motors start with a surge of 2 – 3 times their running load. Send us your appliances and we will do a free load calculation, or book a site assessment in KwaZulu-Natal or Gauteng.

Most South African homes use single-phase 230 V power. Three-phase 400 V is used by commercial and industrial sites with three-phase motors, larger refrigeration or heavy machinery. Our three-phase generator sets deliver 400 V and can be balanced to supply smaller single-phase circuits through a distribution board. If you are not sure, check your mains breaker and meter, or send us a photo of your distribution board.

Yes, provided it has enough capacity and the correct starting surge. As a guide, allow 1.5 kW per air-conditioner plus a 2 – 3× start surge, and 3 – 4 kW for a standard 150 L geyser element. A 8 kVA diesel set generally runs a geyser or a single air-conditioner plus household basics; for both at the same time, step up to 12 kVA or use load prioritisation.

Two-phase systems are very rare in South Africa and are not a standard product category. We supply single-phase (230 V) and three-phase (400 V) sets, and can configure a three-phase generator for split-phase or two-phase legacy installations on request. Contact our technical team with your site details and we will confirm the correct configuration.

A standby rating assumes the generator runs occasionally during outages, typically up to 200 hours a year. A prime rating is for continuous use at variable load, such as an off-grid farm or construction site. Always tell us if the generator will be your primary power source so that we quote a prime-rated machine.