Large 8kW battery backup system
The 8-kilowatt battery backup system caters for a larger selection of your home’s appliances or longer periods of power outages. The hybrid inverter also means you can upgrade to solar when you’re ready.
Designed to power most of your home’s appliances and devices, this large, installed backup power solution will remove the stress of power outages.
- 1 x 8kW hybrid inverter (transformer based)
- 1 x 10.24kWh LiFePO4 battery
- Installation
- Set-up
- 10-year product warranties
- 1-year workmanship warranty
At LookSee we’re all about delivering top-quality backup power solutions that will stand the test of time. Our installers are fully qualified, vetted, and accredited with the SAPVIA PV GreenCard Programme and/or the AREP P4 Quality Assurance Platform. Plus, our Quality Assurance programme ensures that our installers are always doing the best job.
Speak to our dedicated Customer Care Team about scheduling your site visit and a FREE consultation with one of our backup power experts.
- Solutions fully vetted and backed by Standard Bank
- Tier 1 products, backed by extensive warranties
- Access to a mobile app to manage your installation
- Free consultation with an Energy Advisor to review your specific needs and provide a recommendation
- Flexible finance options
- Dedicated Customer Care Team to support and guide you on your journey
- Installations done by vetted and certified installers, with a 1-year workmanship warranty
- Certificate of Compliance issued upon installation
- Training and post-installation support provided
The 8kW inverter is designed to power a medium-sized household’s essential loads or one or more high power consuming appliance.
The 8kW inverter is designed to power the majority of a medium-sized household’s essential loads with some use of high power consumers.
These could include:
- Television
- Satellite decoder
- Gaming consoles
- Internet router and modem
- Computer
- Printer
- Cellphone charger
- Fridge/freezer
- Lights
- Ceiling/standing/desk fans
- Security cameras
- Electric fence
- Gate motor
- Garage door
Alternatively you could use one of these high consuming appliances at a time if the power being drawn by your essential loads is low and the power outage is only expected to last a short time:
- Microwave
- Air fryer
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioner
The 8kW inverter is designed to power a small selection of high power consuming appliances but can be damaged if overloaded.
Our Energy Advisor will discuss your essential loads with you during the site visit and FREE consultation, but you should expect to have the following appliances excluded for your battery backup system.
- Geyser
- Stove
- Oven
- Kettle
- Heater
- Tumble dryer
- Vacuum cleaner
To ensure your battery storage lasts throughout loadshedding, it is recommended that you reduce your consumption to a minimum. It is also recommended that you avoid using any appliances that consume large amounts of power.
Although this battery has a rating of 5kWh, it is recommended that it does not get discharged below 80% of its capacity. As a result, you can expect to have 4kWh of stored electricity available to you during loadshedding, if the battery is fully charged.
You’ll also want to consider the expected length of the round of loadshedding so you can make sure your batteries last for the duration.
2 hours of loadshedding = 2kWh of battery storage per hour
4 hours of loadshedding = 1kWh of battery storage per hour
Want a more exact calculation?
Head to the LookSee Knowledge Hub to discover How much electricity your appliances use.
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Loadshedding protection
- 1 x 8kW hybrid inverter (transformer based)
- 1 x 10.24kWh LiFePO4 battery
- Installation
- Set-up
- 10-year product warranties
- 1-year workmanship warranty
At LookSee we’re all about delivering top-quality backup power solutions that will stand the test of time. Our installers are fully qualified, vetted, and accredited with the SAPVIA PV GreenCard Programme and/or the AREP P4 Quality Assurance Platform. Plus, our Quality Assurance programme ensures that our installers are always doing the best job.
Speak to our dedicated Customer Care Team about scheduling your site visit and a FREE consultation with one of our backup power experts.
- Solutions fully vetted and backed by Standard Bank
- Tier 1 products, backed by extensive warranties
- Access to a mobile app to manage your installation
- Free consultation with an Energy Advisor to review your specific needs and provide a recommendation
- Flexible finance options
- Dedicated Customer Care Team to support and guide you on your journey
- Installations done by vetted and certified installers, with a 1-year workmanship warranty
- Certificate of Compliance issued upon installation
- Training and post-installation support provided
The 8kW inverter is designed to power a medium-sized household’s essential loads or one or more high power consuming appliance.
The 8kW inverter is designed to power the majority of a medium-sized household’s essential loads with some use of high power consumers.
These could include:
- Television
- Satellite decoder
- Gaming consoles
- Internet router and modem
- Computer
- Printer
- Cellphone charger
- Fridge/freezer
- Lights
- Ceiling/standing/desk fans
- Security cameras
- Electric fence
- Gate motor
- Garage door
Alternatively you could use one of these high consuming appliances at a time if the power being drawn by your essential loads is low and the power outage is only expected to last a short time:
- Microwave
- Air fryer
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioner
The 8kW inverter is designed to power a small selection of high power consuming appliances but can be damaged if overloaded.
Our Energy Advisor will discuss your essential loads with you during the site visit and FREE consultation, but you should expect to have the following appliances excluded for your battery backup system.
- Geyser
- Stove
- Oven
- Kettle
- Heater
- Tumble dryer
- Vacuum cleaner
To ensure your battery storage lasts throughout loadshedding, it is recommended that you reduce your consumption to a minimum. It is also recommended that you avoid using any appliances that consume large amounts of power.
Although this battery has a rating of 5kWh, it is recommended that it does not get discharged below 80% of its capacity. As a result, you can expect to have 4kWh of stored electricity available to you during loadshedding, if the battery is fully charged.
You’ll also want to consider the expected length of the round of loadshedding so you can make sure your batteries last for the duration.
2 hours of loadshedding = 2kWh of battery storage per hour
4 hours of loadshedding = 1kWh of battery storage per hour
Want a more exact calculation?
Head to the LookSee Knowledge Hub to discover How much electricity your appliances use.
LookSee’s Energy Loan provides flexible repayment terms to meet your budget.
Unfortunately not. A 8-kilowatt battery backup power system is designed to power a selection of your essential appliances or 1 high power consuming appliance for a limited period of time.
Yes, LookSee’s battery backup systems feature hybrid inverters. This means you can upgrade to solar at a later stage by installing eligible solar panels and connecting them to your inverter.
Note: It is advisable that you work with a qualified and experienced solar panel installer to ensure your warranty is not compromised.
Yes, overloading your inverter could lead to damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Some of the appliances you should not power with a 8-kilowatt backup power system include:
- Geyser
- Stove
- Oven
- Kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Vacuum cleaner
- Heater
- Pool pump
Yes, the inverter is designed to maintain a stable power supply.
Work with a professional installer who can assess your electricity needs and design a system that meets your requirements and is compatible with your appliances.
LookSee’s offers a FREE site visit and consultation with an Energy Advisor to ensure your power needs are met and all your questions are answered.
LookSee’s battery backup systems come with a 10-year warranty on both the inverter and battery storage.
Regular maintenance and ensuring you don’t overload the components can extend their lifespan.
While more expensive than lead-acid and deep cycle gel batteries, lithium-ion batteries are the top choice for backup power systems due to their greater depth of discharge, fast recharge rates and significantly higher life cycles.
However, the LiFePo4 (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, which LookSee supplies, are considered to be the best battery choice for backup power systems due to their superior depth of discharge levels and extended life spans.
Yes, LookSee offers a variety of payment options including Energy Loan, personal loan and home loan-based finance.
LookSee’s dedicated Customer Care Team can also help you find the best finance option for your needs and budget.
LookSee’s Knowledge Hub has all the information you need to make the most of your home from saving money to managing and improving your home.