10 kVA
Home backup generators keep lights, cold chain, connectivity and selected comfort loads alive through staged load shedding. AGP’s residential sweet spot is silent single-phase diesel at 10 kVA and 22 kVA, with three-phase options when the property already runs 400 V. Current guide prices sit near R48,500 to R74,900 excl. VAT for those canopied units before change-over and installation.
Sizes this category covers: 10 kVA generators, 20 kVA generators, 30 kVA generators, 40 kVA generators, 50 kVA generators, 60 kVA generators, 80 kVA generators and 100 kVA generators.
38 generators
38 generators
22 kVA
30 kVA
60 kVA
100 kVA
150 kVA
2.2 kVA
3.5 kVA
5.5 kVA
7 kVA
8 kVA
9 kVA
9 kVA Single Phase Portable Petrol Generator
Single PhasePetrolHyundai
Lead time 2 weeks
R 29 900
Excl. VAT
12 kVA
14 kVA
16 kVA
18 kVA
20 kVA
20 kVA
25 kVA
25 kVA
27 kVA
30 kVA
30 kVA Single Phase Silent Diesel Generator
Single PhaseDieselHyundai
Lead time 3 weeks
R 105 600
Excl. VAT
30 kVA
30 kVA
Load shedding backup that neighbours can live with
South African home backup fails when owners try to recreate a full municipal experience on a 5 kVA consumer set. Prioritise: lights, plugs for work-from-home, fridge/freezer, Wi-Fi/ONT, garage, security, and maybe one air-con zone or a borehole. Electric geysers and ovens are optional luxuries that double required kVA. A honest essentials list often lands on 10 kVA; larger estates and guesthouses move to 22 kVA.
Automatic change-over transforms usability. When stages hit while you are in traffic, AMF starts the diesel, transfers the essential board, and returns to utility when stable — without someone throwing a manual switch in the rain. Pair that with a weekly exerciser and a maintained starter battery.
Placement is social licence. A silent canopy on anti-vibration mounts, exhaust aimed away from bedrooms, and respectful run hours keep body corporates and neighbours on side. Acoustic fences help; blocking radiator airflow does not. Check estate rules before pouring a plinth.
Budget the full project: generator, ATS, cabling, plinth, exhaust, earthing, CoC and a service plan. The cheapest online unit becomes expensive when a general electrician reverse-engineers AMF without OEM support. AGP Generators sizes, supplies and installs residential systems to the same compliance standard as commercial sites.
Related guidance: 10 kVA generators, 22 kVA generators, 30 kVA generators, single phase generators, standby generators and load shedding backup power guide.
Home and light-commercial backup options
Side-by-side snapshot of the units buyers compare most often in this category.
| Model | Engine | Prime | Phase | Fuel @75% | Noise | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kVA Single Phase Silent Diesel Generator | Hyundai DHY8500SE | 10 kVA | Single Phase | 1.7 L/h | 65 dB | R48 500 |
| 22 kVA Single Phase Silent Diesel Generator | Hyundai DHY22KSEm | 22 kVA | Single Phase | 3.8 L/h | 68 dB | R74 900 |
| 30 kVA Three Phase Silent Diesel Generator | FAW 4DX22-53D | 30 kVA | Three Phase | 5.1 L/h | 68 dB | R98 500 |
Home Backup Generators for Load Shedding FAQs
Essentials-only designs often fit 8–12 kVA. Homes wanting partial HVAC, pumps and denser plug loads commonly choose 15–22 kVA after a circuit review.
Batteries excel at short silent autonomy; diesel excels at multi-hour and multi-day outages. Many homes combine both. We help pick the split.
Yes if sized for it, but geysers consume large continuous kW. Many owners leave geysers off backup to keep the set smaller and quieter.
Canopied units in our range are designed for erf boundaries; exact dB depends on model and placement. We advise orientation during site visit.
Requirements vary by municipality and estate. Electrical CoC is always required for fixed installations; we guide on local extras.
Yes, subject to body corporate rules, access and approved contractor lists. Share the rules early so the design passes first time.