About Loadshed Buddy

LoadshedBuddy is a small home business run by a driven and entrepreneurial wife. Born out of frustration with power outages and the need for reliable backup power, Loadshed Buddy offers high-quality batteries to help customers keep their work and lives running smoothly.

Inspired by her own experience with load shedding and the success of switching to lithium batteries in her own UPS system, she saw an opportunity to help others and started selling batteries from the comfort of her home.

Join a growing number of satisfied customers who trust Loadshed Buddy for their backup power needs.

How does ordering work?

Simple, you order on the website, you EFT the money, I order the batteries from the supplier in JHB or Cape Town or Durban or PE, depending on the type of battery and I then let you know when it is delivered to me in Bellville for you to come and pick it up or I can ship it out to you via The Courier Guy.

How long does delivery take?

I order from JHB or Cape Town or Durban or PE depending on where the stock is and the type of battery, and then it takes between 5 and 12 working days for the batteries to arrive in Bellville.

The Mecer inverters and batteries are quicker because I can get those in Cape Town most of the time although at times stock is sourced from across the country.

Please note that while the courier usually delivers the batteries to me within 5 days, delivery time may vary due to increased demand for our batteries.

When you place an order, I will process it after work hours, usually starting from 7 PM. This is because I have a full-time job during the day. I will place the order with the suppliers as soon as payment is received and reflected in my account.

Thank you for your understanding.

What is my motivation behind this?

Please keep in mind that Loadshed Buddy is a small home-based operation, not a professional store. However, my goal is to provide affordable battery options for those who know what they need. If you’re looking for a convenient and cost-effective solution, then I am here to help.

Who is the ideal customer? 

Anyone with a house with an alarm system and a motor gate, because both those items can be upgraded using a lead-acid drop-in replacement lithium battery. 

Installers in and around Bellville/Boston/Durbanville, because then you can pick up your batteries on your way to the mall, and no need to go out of your way then.

DIY Enthusiasts, if you know what a raspberry pi is then you are a good potential customer, especially if you want to use a buck-boost converter with the “loadshed buddy” (Sherlo + Lithium) to power other devices or IoT devices in the field using Solar.

Why do we NOT deliver? (Edit: We do now)

Delivery is not a viable option due to the complexity involved. Keeping the process simple and without major disruptions to my daily routine allows me to offer competitively low prices on our products.

DSV Locker: I started to experiment with this method to deliver to customers outside Bellville, thus there is a possibility to “ship” orders if you are comfortable with the DSV system and accept the additional cost and time for us to arrange it. It would be preferable if you send an email first for me to estimate correctly what it would cost.

The Courier Guy: Most of the bigger batteries and other products, will be sent via the courier guy.

Special Orders (For installers, Large House Holds, and Businesses) 

I have accounts with all the major Distributors. 

If you want something specific that I can source then I will sell it to you at the cost price plus roughly 10% markup and you cover the shipping cost.

We can source products from the following brands:

  • Hubble & Pylon Batteries
  • Mecer Inverters & Power Trollies
  • Kodak Inverters and Batteries
  • SunSynk Inverters
  • Victron Inverters
  • Freedom Won Batteries
  • AJAX & Hikvision Alarm Systems
  • Centurion Gate Motors & Booms
  • Hikvision & Ezviz CCTV Cameras ( Analog Cameras, LPR Cameras, and IP Cameras )
  • Lenovo ( Servers, Laptops & Desktops )
  • Solar Panels ( JA-Solar Half-Cell )
  • Electric Fence Equipment ( Nemtek Energizers, Fencing Wire, and Cables, Fencing Brackets, etc. )
  • Baofeng UV-5R and Baofeng UV-9R Radios

Feel free to email us: sales@loadshedbuddy.co.za 

Banking Details for EFT payments

Please use your order number received by e-mail as the reference when making a payment. I will contact you once the payment shows up in the bank account. I do not order anything on risk, so once the money reflects then I place the order, it then takes 5 to 8 days from there for the stock to arrive in Bellville for you to pick up.

Bank: First National Bank – FNB

Account Number: 630 3809 6235

Branch Code: 255355

Reference: Your Order Number