Description
The Victron MultiPlus 12/800/35-16 is Victron Energy’s flagship inverter-charger, combining a pure sine wave inverter, a multi-stage battery charger, and an ultra-fast transfer switch in a single integrated unit. It is the core component in thousands of South African ESS (Energy Storage System) installations.
During normal grid operation, the Victron MultiPlus 12/800/35-16 passes mains power through to your distribution board while simultaneously charging your battery bank at the configured charge current. When Eskom fails, the internal relay switches in under 20 milliseconds — faster than most computers’ power supply capacitors can discharge — ensuring no sensitive device reboots or resets.
The PowerControl feature limits the total AC draw from the grid to a configured threshold, adding battery power when household consumption exceeds it. PowerAssist goes further, supplementing grid or generator power with battery energy when loads briefly spike above the grid supply capacity — critical for undersized generator installations.
The VE.Bus communication interface connects the Victron MultiPlus 12/800/35-16 to Victron’s GX monitoring devices (Cerbo GX, Venus GX) for full system visibility via the free VRM portal. When paired with Victron MPPT solar charge controllers, the system manages solar self-consumption, battery protection, and grid interaction completely autonomously.
Backed by a 5-year Victron manufacturer warranty. Available from End Loadshedding with South African support.
Sipho Dlamini (verified owner) –
Great for load shedding
Good value inverter. It feels reliable and is a practical choice for backup power.
Takudzwa Moyo –
Inverter works nicely
The Victron inverter has been working well for load shedding. Changeover is smooth and the house basics stay on without drama.
Busisiwe Zulu (verified owner) –
Solid backup power
Works nicely with the solar setup. The power is stable and I have not had issues so far.
Anton du Toit (verified owner) –
Works as expected
Good inverter for backup power. It handles normal home use nicely and the setup feels reliable. Good buy, nothing serious to complain about.
Mpho Molefe (verified owner) –
Works as expected
I am happy with this inverter. It does the job and makes load shedding much easier to deal with. Very happy overall, just leaving room after more time in use.
Nokuthula Mthembu (verified owner) –
Good inverter overall
Works nicely with the solar setup. The power is stable and I have not had issues so far. Good buy, nothing serious to complain about.
Nathaniel Abrahams (verified owner) –
Works well at home
Solid inverter for South African homes. It keeps the important things running when the grid drops.
Leanne Meyer (verified owner) –
Great for load shedding
Good inverter for backup power. It handles normal home use nicely and the setup feels reliable.
Elzette van Wyk –
Very happy with this inverter
The Victron inverter has been working well for load shedding. Changeover is smooth and the house basics stay on without drama.
Reece Valentine (verified owner) –
Decent but not perfect
Good inverter for backup power. It handles normal home use nicely and the setup feels reliable. Not bad, just not amazing.
David Campbell –
Good inverter overall
Solid inverter for South African homes. It keeps the important things running when the grid drops. Very happy overall, just leaving room after more time in use.
Kagiso Mothiba (verified owner) –
Great for load shedding
The Victron inverter has been working well for load shedding. Changeover is smooth and the house basics stay on without drama.
Hanlie van Zyl –
Solid backup power
I am happy with this inverter. It does the job and makes load shedding much easier to deal with.
Luthando Mbeki (verified owner) –
Works well at home
Works nicely with the solar setup. The power is stable and I have not had issues so far.
Lulama Malinga (verified owner) –
Inverter works nicely
Good value inverter. It feels reliable and is a practical choice for backup power.
Nicholas van Heerden (verified owner) –
Happy with it
I am happy with this inverter. It does the job and makes load shedding much easier to deal with. Very happy overall, just leaving room after more time in use.