Reputable Suppliers

[r4nd0m]

I'm in the market currently for buying an inverter and battery.

Being super-duper paranoid of fly-by-night companies, scams, etc... I tend to research the shops, their trust ratings, forum posts, user experiences, etc..

I find that there is no central place where people can, with a good amount of certainty, know they're buying from a legit company.

Can we perhaps use this thread to give feedback on good experiences you've had with power/solar suppliers?

It will help people so much.

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Welcome to GeeWiz!

Online Shopping in South Africa with SA's best online store. Visit Geewiz™ to shop our best deals today! Door to Door and Overnight Delivery.

www.geewiz.co.za

Power Forum Renewable & Solar Energy Store South Africa

Shop for solar systems and solar energy products online in South Africa, Power Forum Renewable Energy Store offers off grid solar systems, batteries, inverters, and more at highly competitive prices. Click Us Now!

powerforum-store.co.za

Solar.co.za - Energy Solutions Simplified

Complete end-to-end Solar solutions, including system sizing, instant online quoting, installation and support.

solaradvice.co.za

Solar Specialists | Backup Power | Save Electricity | Save Water

⚡ Energizing Your World Since 2015 Welcome to Enway Power Solutions – where innovation sparks reliability, and sustainability powers progress. We’re proudly owner-run, battle-tested, and built on a rock-solid track record: 30,000+ successful installations and a fast-growing wave of 5-star...

www.enway.co.za

The Herholdt's Group | South Africa

Herholdt’s Group specialises in providing Electrical, Lighting and Renewable Energy Solutions to South Africa, Lesotho and bordering countries.

herholdts.co.za

Specials – Pure Solar Power, Load Shed Busters, Exceptional Service

gwstore.co.za

Solar Renewable Products – Voltex

www.voltex.co.za

Livestainable - The Source of Energy Efficiency products!

Livestainable is South Africa's top source for 100 000+ energy-efficient products, from solar to lighting. Elevate your home's sustainability today!

www.livestainable.co.za

Solar Solutions and Products for Residential & Commercial

Beat load shedding and save on electricity bills, solar and backup solutions for home and office. Solar Panels, Solar Inverters & Solar Batteries Contact us: [email protected]

www.inverter-warehouse.co.za

Importers and distributors of solar & related products - Solarway Suppliers

www.solarwaysuppliers.co.za

Solar Europe Importers | Importer, Distributor & Wholesaler of Quality Solar Products

www.solar-europe.co.za

LiFePOWER Lithium Battery Storage Solutions

LiFePOWER is a South African importer and distributor of lithium solar and backup batteries.12V/24V/48V with capacities of 100/200Ah.

lifepower.za.com

https://www.rectifier.co.za/

https://www.liteglo.co.za/

Communica South Africa

Communica is a wholesale and retail distributor of semiconductors, electromechanical and passive electronic components for automotives, electronics, electrical, automation, mining and process control industries and technical and tertiary educational institutions.

www.communica.co.za

Industrial Solutions & Electrical Components | RS

RS is the leading provider of industrial and electronic solutions. Secure online ordering, same-day dispatch & free delivery available.

za.rs-online.com

 

[Drifter]

Geewizz.

 

[Mista_Mobsta]

Powerforum store is fantastic. Segen Solar and Geewiz also very good. Might be easier to list the companies that are likely to be scammers rather than list legitimate companies?

 

[ADrunkTeddyBear]

@DuracellBunny he installed my system and 100% happy with it and his support

 

[Katelknaap]

Powerforum store is fantastic. Segen Solar and Geewiz also very good. Might be easier to list the companies that are likely to be scammers rather than list legitimate companies?

Powerforumstore highly recommended by many forum members. Isn't Segen Solar a wholesaler? I don't think the public can buy from them.

 

[r4nd0m]

@DuracellBunny he installed my system and 100% happy with it and his support

@DuracellBunny, do you have a website where people can buy stuff?

Isn't Segen Solar a wholesaler?

Looks like it. Happy to be corrected.

Might be easier to list the companies that are likely to be scammers rather than list legitimate companies?

I get you, but those will list themselves hopefully. I come from the POV of me browsing 'shopping' on google and seeing all these stores with various pricing for the same item. Would be nice to know which ones are worth my time.
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@Mike Hoxbig and @Mzezman have given the thumbs-up for Solar Advice.

 

[r4nd0m]

@TheChamp are you still giving the thumbs-up for enway?

Experience with enway.co.za?

Morning, Anyone ordered anything from Enway Power Solutions before? I see a few mentions of them in the solar threads but not sure if anyone has actually used them before. I'm placing an order for a Hubble AM-2 and I see they only accept EFT for payment. Their website is also a generic...

mybroadband.co.za

 

[TheChamp]

@TheChamp are you still giving the thumbs-up for enway?

Experience with enway.co.za?

Morning, Anyone ordered anything from Enway Power Solutions before? I see a few mentions of them in the solar threads but not sure if anyone has actually used them before. I'm placing an order for a Hubble AM-2 and I see they only accept EFT for payment. Their website is also a generic...

mybroadband.co.za

Yes, very good pre and after sales service, the who I would recommend them to anyone.

I wonder if @DrJohnZoidberg ended up buying anything from them.

 

[Katelknaap]

U can definitely add Heroldts to your list of legit suppliers:

Renewable Products For Sale at Herholdt's

We stock a wide range of top quality Renewable Energy products and accessories from the best brands, at highly competitive rates. Should you not find what

herholdts.co.za

 

[DuracellBunny]

@DuracellBunny, do you have a website where people can buy stuff?

Looks like it. Happy to be corrected.

I get you, but those will list themselves hopefully. I come from the POV of me browsing 'shopping' on google and seeing all these stores with various pricing for the same item. Would be nice to know which ones are worth my time.
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@Mike Hoxbig and @Mzezman have given the thumbs-up for Solar Advice.

Still busy on the website but tell me what you need or interested in and IL put together everything for you, from the inverter to the screws.

Installs in other provinces I can help with also.

 

[SeRpEnT]

Still busy on the website but tell me what you need or interested in and IL put together everything for you, from the inverter to the screws.

Installs in other provinces I can help with also.

And you are in what province?

 

[DuracellBunny]

And you are in what province?

Im in KZN, But offer support on whatsapp for installer or end user for troubleshooting. I have supplied a number of myBB forumites so you can be rest assured that you will get your thingy bobbies for your install.

 

[r4nd0m]

@PhreakBoy adding your experience with gwstore to the list if you don't mind.

Help with decision on backup power solution

Hi, I'm looking to get a backup power solution for my home. My father in-law has the setup below. I understand the need for the 2 main components: an inverter and batteries. However, I'm not sure how essential the isolator and automatic changeover is. According to my father in-law the isolator...

mybroadband.co.za

 

[r4nd0m]

Bumping this and adding livestainable, who I've personally bought my inverter from.

 

[Speedster]

You can add

Solar Solutions and Products for Residential & Commercial

Beat load shedding and save on electricity bills, solar and backup solutions for home and office. Solar Panels, Solar Inverters & Solar Batteries Contact us: [email protected]

www.inverter-warehouse.co.za

Importers and distributors of solar & related products - Solarway Suppliers

www.solarwaysuppliers.co.za

Solar Europe Importers | Importer, Distributor & Wholesaler of Quality Solar Products

www.solar-europe.co.za

LiFePOWER Lithium Battery Storage Solutions

LiFePOWER is a South African importer and distributor of lithium solar and backup batteries.12V/24V/48V with capacities of 100/200Ah.

lifepower.za.com

 

[Tun@]

Current Automation / Rectifier.coza / Victron
Legit but your 5 year warranty ain't worth the paper its written on - rather tell you to claim house insurance than honour warranty

 

[soulie]

Current Automation / Rectifier.coza / Victron
Legit but your 5 year warranty ain't worth the paper its written on - rather tell you to claim house insurance than honour warranty

the terms and conditions for warranty on all lithium solar batteries are to protect the supplier only .you will almost never succeed in a claim which says to me the technology still has a long way to go to be really user friendly .especially the temp ranges and penalizing of warranty times .

 

[RonSwanson]

Current Automation / Rectifier.coza / Victron
Legit but your 5 year warranty ain't worth the paper its written on - rather tell you to claim house insurance than honour warranty

Ja I also had a sub-optimal experience from them, wanted to charge me for a site visit
Skinflint Swanson told them not to bother.

 

[AlphaJohn]

Bumping this and adding livestainable, who I've personally bought my inverter from.

Power

Batteries, Solar products, Inverters, Power Supplies, Transformers, Voltage Stabilizers, Surge Protection, Power Stations, Electrical Products

www.communica.co.za

for em DIY people?

Have everything from MPPT to batteries including LFP and solar panels.

 

[soulie]

Power

Batteries, Solar products, Inverters, Power Supplies, Transformers, Voltage Stabilizers, Surge Protection, Power Stations, Electrical Products

www.communica.co.za

for em DIY people?

Have everything from MPPT to batteries including LFP and solar panels.

communica has allways been tops .