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What is an Inverter? A cost saving, stress free, silent electric power supply system designed with Nigeria in mind. Each unit supplies ‘AC’ current direct to your home/office to power your appliances.
How does it work? The inverter works like a giant battery/UPS that can supply electricity to your entire home when your mains (PHCN, Solar panels, etc) power source is not available. When you have mains power, the Inverter stores electricity in special batteries, then converts this electricity to AC current and supplies it to your home when your mains go off.
Where does it get its power from? The inverter has to be ‘charged’ by electricity from PHCN, a generator or Solar Panels.
How do I control it? The inverter requires very little human intervention. It has two operation modes; ‘On/Standby’ and ‘Charge’. By setting it to on/standby, it immediately supplies power to your home/office when your mains power goes off. When it is set to charge, it stores power whenever available, but does not supply until switched to On/Standby. This is useful for capturing power when you are not at home/work.
What does it look like? It’s about the shape and size of a stabilizer, and comes along with special batteries measuring 9” x 9” x 1’7” each. All in all it occupies about the same space as a petrol generator of the same capacity.
How much electricity can it generate and for how long? The inverter can generate from 1.5kvA to 150kvA, and for as long as 12 hours† on a single full charge. It takes 6hrs†† to charge a unit if it is fully drained for any reason.
How does this save cost for me? The inverter uses as little as 2-6hrs of mains (PHCN/Generator) power to store up enough power for a full day’s work or a full night’s rest. Over the next five years, you will spend only 20% of what you would have spent on petrol or PHCN. Over ten years, your expense will be even less since the only cost involved is the replacement of the batteries after 5 years
Tell me more about these batteries The batteries are Sealed; do not emit any fumes or gases.
No maintenance; do not require electrolyte topping, part replacement etc
Deep cycle; designed to withstand repeated, prolonged discharging and recharging
Long lasting; traditionally last up to 5 years or more.
What if my PHCN power isn’t that good? In a typical day, with as little as 6hrs charging, your unit can keep you ON for 12 hours†. If power supply is sporadic, you may use a generator of a higher capacity (say, an additional 1.5kvA) to charge your unit.
What of if/when PHCN gets better in my area? You can then use your unit to cut down your power bills: remember you will only need PHCN power for 2-4hrs each day. Furthermore, it is expected that when PHCN power really becomes stable and regular in Nigeria, the tariff will most likely go up.
Will the system be compatible with my existing connections? Yes (for a typical home) generally it is connected between your changeover and your distribution board: however you needn’t bother with this as a technician will be on ground to handle installation for you. They will also advise you in the event that your wiring requires modifications.
What does installation involve? Your home has to be assessed in view of the capacity of inverter you purchase. Your home will also be checked to ensure that the existing wiring is sound and prevent short circuiting of your system. The actual installation of your unit will take about an hour§ and only requires wiring and proper positioning of your system.
So what’s the package? Each unit consists of the inverter and an appropriate number of batteries. We offer free site assessment and free delivery with every system. All products come with a 12 month warranty.
What is the actual cost of these units?  Prices are all VAT inclusive. Cost of installation materials is determined through site assessments and consultations with clients. It is a significant capital expense… Well we do have a way out of that too. We have a strategic partnership with BankPHB Plc that allows interested clients to purchase their inverters on a spread payment basis. With as little as 20% upfront, you can walk home with your own inverter! Please visit our Services Page for more details.
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