FAQ
Questions, answered plainly.
Everything people ask us about Trivox, our services, timelines and support.
About Trivox
What does Trivox Systems Limited do?
Trivox Systems Limited is a Ugandan technical engineering company that designs, supplies, installs and maintains solar energy, electrical, air-conditioning, power backup, security and surveillance, networking, automation and plumbing systems for homes, businesses, institutions and government.
Where is Trivox Systems located?
Trivox Systems Limited is located on Wakiso-Hoima Road in Wakiso District, Uganda, and serves clients in Wakiso, Kampala and beyond.
What are Trivox Systems' opening hours?
Trivox Systems is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call or WhatsApp +256 784 669 013 or +256 706 415 339 at any time.
How do I contact Trivox Systems?
Call or WhatsApp +256 784 669 013 or +256 706 415 339, email info@trivoxsystems.com or infotrivoxsystems@gmail.com, or use the quote and contact forms on trivoxsystems.com.
Is Trivox Systems a registered company?
Yes. Trivox Systems Ltd is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in Uganda on 8 September 2026 under the Companies Act, Cap 106, with Uganda Registration Services Bureau registration number 80049083572923.
Does Trivox offer free site assessments?
Yes. Trivox offers a free site assessment to understand your needs before recommending and quoting a solution. Request one through the quote form on trivoxsystems.com or by WhatsApp.
How much does a solar system cost in Uganda?
The cost depends on your daily energy use, backup hours, battery type and site conditions, so Trivox prices every system from a load assessment. Use the free solar estimator on trivoxsystems.com for a first idea of system size, then request a free site assessment for a written quotation.
Does Trivox handle emergency faults at night?
Yes. Trivox is open 24 hours. Report a fault by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to +256 784 669 013 or +256 706 415 339, or through the fault report form on the Support page.
Can Trivox take on contracts and tenders?
Yes. Trivox Systems enters into contracts, partnerships and tenders with individuals, companies, institutions, government bodies and other organisations for technical and engineering services. See the Partners and Tenders page for procurement details.
Which areas does Trivox serve?
Trivox is based on Wakiso-Hoima Road and serves Wakiso, Kampala and surrounding areas. Projects further afield in Uganda can be arranged; contact us with your location.
Does Trivox provide maintenance after installation?
Yes. Trivox provides preventive maintenance plans, corrective repairs, troubleshooting, upgrades and user training for the systems it installs, and can also maintain systems installed by others.
Solar Energy Systems
How do I know what size solar system I need?
System size depends on how much energy you use each day and how many hours of backup you want. Trivox sizes systems from a load assessment of your appliances or your electricity bill. You can get a first estimate with the free solar estimator on our website, then book a free site assessment for an exact design and quotation.
Can solar run my home or business during a power outage?
Yes, if the system includes batteries. A hybrid or off-grid solar system stores energy so essential loads keep running during outages. A grid-tied system without batteries shuts down during outages for safety, so Trivox will recommend the right type for your needs.
Does Trivox install solar water pumps?
Yes. Trivox Systems designs and installs solar water pumping for boreholes, wells, irrigation and storage tanks, sized to the water depth, daily volume and tank height at your site.
Do solar panels need maintenance?
Solar systems need light but regular care: cleaning panels, checking connections and protection devices, and checking battery health. Trivox offers scheduled maintenance plans and responds to faults 24 hours a day.
Electrical Engineering
Does Trivox do electrical work for new buildings?
Yes. Trivox Systems handles electrical work from the construction stage, including conduit and box placement in slabs and walls, cabling, distribution boards, final connections, testing and commissioning.
My breaker keeps tripping. Can you help?
Yes. Repeated tripping usually points to an overloaded circuit, a short circuit, an earth leakage or a faulty appliance. A Trivox technician can test the installation, find the cause and fix it. Call or WhatsApp +256 784 669 013, any time of day.
Do you install earthing and lightning protection?
Yes. Trivox installs earthing systems and lightning protection to protect people, buildings and equipment, and tests them as part of commissioning.
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
How often should an air conditioner be serviced?
Most air conditioners in Uganda's climate benefit from servicing every three to six months, depending on dust, usage and location. Regular cleaning keeps cooling efficient and reduces power use. Trivox can set a service schedule under a maintenance plan.
My AC is running but not cooling. What could it be?
Common causes are dirty filters or coils, a refrigerant leak, a faulty capacitor or fan, or an incorrectly sized unit. A Trivox technician can diagnose the cause on site.
Power Backup & Energy Management
What is the difference between an inverter backup and a UPS?
Both supply power from batteries when the grid fails. A UPS is designed for very fast or zero-interruption switching to protect computers and sensitive equipment, usually for shorter periods. An inverter backup system typically powers larger loads such as lights, TVs and fridges for longer. Trivox recommends the right option after reviewing your loads.
Can my generator start automatically when power goes off?
Yes, with an automatic transfer switch and a generator that supports auto-start. Trivox installs and integrates ATS panels so the changeover happens without manual switching.
Security & Surveillance
Can I watch my CCTV cameras on my phone?
Yes. Trivox configures CCTV and IP camera systems for remote viewing on smartphones and computers, so you can watch live video and play back recordings from anywhere with internet access.
How many cameras does my property need?
It depends on the entrances, perimeter and areas you want covered. Trivox carries out a free site assessment to plan camera positions so key areas are covered without wasting cameras.
Does Trivox install electric fences?
Yes. Trivox installs electric fencing and razor wire for perimeter security, together with energisers, alarms and earthing.
Networking & ICT Infrastructure
Why is my office Wi-Fi slow in some rooms?
Slow Wi-Fi in parts of a building is usually caused by too few access points, poor placement, walls blocking signal or interference. Trivox surveys the building and installs properly placed access points with cabled backhaul to fix coverage.
Does Trivox install fibre optic cable?
Yes. Trivox installs fibre optic links between buildings and within premises, as well as copper structured cabling, cabinets and network equipment.
Automation & Control Systems
Can Trivox automate my gate?
Yes. Trivox supplies and installs automated sliding and swing gate systems, with remote controls and options for battery backup and integration with intercoms or access control.
What is energy monitoring?
Energy monitoring measures how much electricity each part of a building uses, so you can spot waste and plan solar or backup systems accurately. Trivox installs monitoring that you can view remotely.
Plumbing & Water Systems
Can a water pump run on solar?
Yes. Solar water pumps run directly from solar panels during the day and fill a storage tank, which supplies water when the sun is down. Trivox sizes the pump and panels to the water depth and daily volume you need.
Technical Maintenance & Repairs
Do you repair systems installed by other companies?
Yes. Trivox diagnoses and repairs electrical, solar, AC, backup power and security systems regardless of who installed them, after an inspection to confirm the condition of the system.
How do I report a fault?
Call or WhatsApp +256 784 669 013 or +256 706 415 339 at any time, or use the fault report form on the Support page of trivoxsystems.com.
Engineering Design & Consultancy
What is an energy audit?
An energy audit measures and analyses how a building uses electricity, identifies waste, and recommends improvements such as efficient equipment, solar or load management. Trivox carries out energy audits for homes, businesses and institutions.
Supply of Technical Equipment
Can I buy equipment from Trivox without installation?
Yes. Trivox supplies technical equipment on its own or with installation. Send your list or specification for a quotation.
Construction & Building Services
When should I involve Trivox in a building project?
As early as possible, ideally at design stage and before slabs are cast, so conduits, sleeves and provisions for electrical, plumbing, data, security and solar are built in rather than added later.
Project Management & Commissioning
What does commissioning mean?
Commissioning is the process of testing an installed system to confirm it is safe and performs as designed before it is handed over. Trivox tests and commissions every installation it delivers.
Training & After-Sales Support
Will Trivox show me how to use my new system?
Yes. Every Trivox installation ends with a handover where we explain how the system works, how to read its displays or app, and what to do if something goes wrong, along with relevant documentation.