Load Shedding Clocks

As a rule of thumb large digital clocks do not come with a battery operated option. The reason for this is that adding batteries to the clock will add weight and add costs to the price, whereas these large clocks are usually static and connected to a power source. Within the specification of some clocks (our clocks too) the term “backup-battery” is noted. This refers to a button battery that is installed internally and will keep time internally should the clock loose power. In this case the clock will not display anything, but simply keep time internally so that it can display the correct time when power is restored.

This solution of internal backup-battery is however not good enough for our circumstances in South Africa. For this reason our C-range clocks can be customized to have batteries included that will display the clock even when the power is lost. The size and number of batteries that will be included will depend on a few factors:

• The kind of clock? (basic clock, stopwatch, GPS sync clock)
• Size of the clock? (from what distance do you want to see it)
• Hours to display when the power is lost? (typically 2 or 4 hours for SA load shedding)

Based on the above information a determination can then be made on how many batteries of what kind is needed, and whether the batteries can be installed internally. If too many batteries are needed then an additional compartment will be added to the back of the clock. Regardless of whether batteries are installed internally or externally via additional compartment, the clock will display the time when the power is lost, and the batteries will recharge when the power is restored.

If your have a need for load-shedding clocks, please contact us and we will send you a detailed quotation.