--- title: "Power Cuts at the Gate: Battery and Backup | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/power-cuts-at-the-gate-metal-detector-kenya description: "The arch should not go dark when the lights do. A short visual guide for Kenya: battery, ups, solar." updated: 2026-10-19 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/power-cuts-at-the-gate-metal-detector-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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A key that was copied once will open your door for as long as the lock stays the same. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Many models run on a built-in battery - A small UPS bridges short cuts - A small solar kit for remote sites Quick answer The arch should not go dark when the lights do. A walk-through metal detector checks each guest in about a second. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Many models run on a built-in battery - A small UPS bridges short cuts - A small solar kit for remote sites - Test the backup before the event ## The short version Check the model ~ built-in battery?Add a UPS ~ for mains unitsTest ~ pull the plug oncePlan ~ charge routine ## Four things to know **Battery**: Many models run on a built-in battery **UPS**: A small UPS bridges short cuts **Solar**: A small solar kit for remote sites **Check**: Test the backup before the event ## Before and after #### Before Power cut Arch off, doors open Guests walk in unchecked #### After Backup in place Arch keeps working Guests keep being screened ## In stock now ## Get a free survey **When to call a professional**: Tell us about your site. We survey for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train. 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