ABOUT US

Tristar Electrical stands at the forefront of the industry as the premier provider of new and refurbished medium voltage equipment.
With a specialization in power distribution equipment, we offer a comprehensive range of solutions, serving as your single source for miniature substations, power or distribution transformers, specialized solar transformers, switchgears, bulk metering, and protection systems.
We have earned the trust of many of SA’s leading companies, electricity networks, developers & contractors, our reputation in the industry is the result of nearly 35 years of combined power engineering experience.
Our commitment to exceeding customer expectations has solidified our reputation as a trusted supplier in the industry.
We are proud to stand behind the quality of our products and services, reflected in the warranties we offer. When you choose Tristar Electrical, a leader among transformer service companies, you can have confidence in the reliability and performance of our solutions.
Tristar Electrical, one of the leading transformer service companies, consistently exceeds its customers’ expectations and builds consumer confidence through the supply of quality products and services, whether new or refurbished.
We hold a substantial amount of stock of transformers, mini-subs and switchgears with an extensive range of KVA’s and voltages.

If we do not have the item you need in stock, we will acquire or manufacture it within very short lead times!

At Tristar Electrical, we specialize in manufacturing power pole Transformer to SANS specifications and adhere to strict quality controls, solidifying our position as one of the leading pole mounted distribution Transformers service companies. Our products, whether brand new or refurbished, come with a 12-month warranty and test certification, ensuring reliability and peace of mind for our customers.

LEADERS IN POWER & DISTRIBUTION

We supply the whole of Africa with brand new or refurbished equipment to suit your requirements or budget.
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Power distribution equipment specialists, suppliers of Miniature Substations / Power & Distribution Transformers / Switchgear & Solar Solutions.
SWITCHGEAR

SWITCHGEAR SALES, SERVICING & REPAIRS OF ALL BRANDS

MINIATURE SUBSTATION

MINIATURE SUBSTATION SALES, SERVICING & REPAIRS OF ALL KVA’S

Distribution Transformer

TRANSFORMER SALES, REWINDING, SERVICING & REPAIRS OF ALL KVA’S

mini-substations

ON SITE REPAIRS MAINTENANCE & UPGRADES

SWITCH GEARS

SWITCHGEARS

BULK METERING UNIT

BULK METERING UNITS / DOGBOXES

SWITCHGEAR DEPARTMENT

SALES OF – ABB / SCHNEIDER UNITS

  • 3 way & 4 way RMU’s as well as metering units

ON SITE SERVICING &
MAINTENANCE

  • of all your switchgear needs.

MANUFACTURED
CABLE SETS

  • to length with tails to spec.

TRADE IN ASSISTANCE

  • on new model equipment and upgrades.

TRANSFORMER DEPARTMEN

SALES

  • All Kva’s from 16kva – 5Mva on request with same day collection.

REWINDING

  • All Kva’s up to 5Mva copper or aluminium.

TANKING

  • Upgrades & repairs.

SERVICING

  • Inbound or on-site servicing and maintenance for all transformer faults or general maintenance

MOBILE OIL REGENERATION

  • Our mobile oil regeneration plant assists with simple on-site oil regeneration to Eskom spec.

UPGRADES

  • Our service exchange and trade in assistance allows you to upgrade your equipment with same day lead-times.

REPAIRS

  • Our transformer specialist can assist with all repairs up to 5Mva inbound or on site.

MINIATURE SUBSTATIONS

SALES

We supply Africa with miniature substations from 200kva – 2Mva

  • We carry stock on hand with a same day collection
  • Sf6 or Oil insulated switchgear is fitted and available to suit your needs
  • All brand new components are used throughout the build
  • All certification is provided on collection or delivery

SERVICING

  • We offer inbound or on site servicing and maintenance of your new or existing equipment to maintain a long lifespan. Utilising our digital QR coded tracking system we track your annual checkups and bi annual service and upload all imagery and test certification online for you to access at a click of a button.

REPAIRS

  • We are able to assist with all repairs whether you bring the equipment in or on site to get you back online as soon as possible

UPGRADES

  • Trade in assistance and service exchange on damaged equipment is available to assist you with upgrading your equipment with ease
solar energy power systems

SOLAR SOLUTIONS

Tristar Electrical with its sister company Solarways, which is a leading solar energy power systems provider and installer for Solar SystemsSolarways is an installer and also specialises in Power Purchase Agreement (PPA’s) for commercial client, and we are always looking for new and innovative ways to assist our growing client base in getting those quality solar products. This will help them change the way that they access and utilize electricity. The solar revolution comes with many benefits, and it’s our aim to make solar accessible for everyone. We will do our utmost best to assist everyone to get access to affordable solar products.

ON SITE SERVICING & MAINTENANCE

Tristar Electrical assist with all repairs whether you bring the equipment in or on site to get you back online as soon as possible.

We offer trade-in assistance and service exchange on damaged equipment to assist you with upgrading your equipment.

We supply brand new or refurbished Miniature Substations / Power & Distribution Transformers & Switchgear if available to suit your needs.

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Mini-Substation

MOBILE OIL REGENERATION

  • Mobile oil regeneration

POWER & DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

  • On site transformer servicing & maintenance
  • Transformer repairs
  • Transformer spares
  • Transformer testing

MINIATURE SUBSTATION

  • On site miniature substation servicing and maintenance
  • Switchgear servicing, testing and repairs
  • Sf6 gas supply
  • Miniature substation transformer testing, servicing, repairs and maintenance.
  • Low voltage repairs, replacements, upgrades, testing and upgrades
  • Oil regeneration

SWITCHGEAR

  • Testing, mechanical repairs, servicing and maintenance
  • Upgrades & spares
  • Sf6 re-gassing

BRAND NEW OR REFURBISHED

Miniature Substations / Power & Distribution Transformers / Switchgear

We supply Africa with either brand new or refurbished equipment to suite either your lead time requirements of budget.

REPUTATION & WARRANTY

We are well renowned for the quality of our Miniature Substations / Power & Distribution Transformers / Switchgear & Protection, which is backed by a comprehensive 12 month warranty. Contact our Sales Engineer today!