Solar ·
How to size a solar system for your home in Uganda
Panels, batteries and inverters are sized from three numbers: your energy use, your peak load and the backup hours you need. Here is how to find them.
Power ·
Why surge and voltage protection matters for your equipment
Lightning, switching on the grid and unstable voltage damage fridges, TVs, computers and inverters every day. Protection costs far less than replacement.
Power that is too high, too low or arrives in sudden spikes quietly shortens the life of electronics and can destroy them instantly.
Where surges come from
Lightning strikes near power lines, switching on the grid, and large motors starting nearby can all send short voltage spikes through your wiring.
Under-voltage and over-voltage
Long periods of low voltage make motors in fridges, pumps and AC units overheat. High voltage stresses power supplies and electronics.
Layers of protection
- Surge protection devices (SPDs) at the distribution board stop large spikes entering the building.
- Voltage protection relays disconnect supply when voltage moves outside a safe range and reconnect when it recovers.
- Stabilisers and UPS units protect individual sensitive equipment.
- Good earthing gives surges a safe path to ground. Protection devices depend on it.
Get your installation checked
A Trivox technician can inspect your distribution board and earthing, and recommend protection that fits your equipment and budget.
