29 November 2025
How to Stay Secure During Load Shedding in South Africa
Practical backup power & security solutions during load shedding from RSEC
If you want to know How to Stay Secure During Load Shedding in South Africa; keeping alarms, CCTV, gate motors and internet online during load shedding with a sensible backup plan is essential. RSEC (Cape Town) recommends batteries, UPS units, solar-ready cameras and tested installer setups so your security stays working when the grid is down.Why load shedding weakens security
When mains power fails:- Alarms run only on batteries and those can be exhausted.
- CCTV & NVRs stop recording without UPS support.
- Gate motors may be unusable without a charged battery.
- Electric fencing energizers will drop in voltage and deterrent effect.
- Internet goes offline if the router has no backup — smart alerts stop.
Essential backup solutions
Layer your protection and choose the right battery chemistry. Add a UPS for network/NVR, and consider battery powered or solar ready cameras for critical locations.Recommended products
- Offgrid batteries (SLA / GEL / Lithium)
- UPS units for router & NVR
- Battery / solar-ready CCTV cameras
- Gate motor battery kits (D3Smart options)
- Test backup batteries weekly and replace proactively (SLA/GEL ~2–3 years; Lithium longer).
- Prioritise which devices must stay online (router, NVR, gate) and size UPS/battery accordingly.
- Fit surge protection to protect equipment when power is restored.
- Choose hybrid solutions: solar + battery + grid, where possible.
Need help?
RSEC can calculate run-times, recommend battery chemistry and suggest UPS sizes for your CCTV and network.Contact: [email protected]
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