mcTrinity:


"cost effective" means you're not considering the premium brands.

well, oga Niyi has given a good personal review on the Mustpower (which is one of your options), so you can go ahead with it.
And since you're getting 8 batteries of 12v, it means you're going for 48v (4kva, probably)

As for SCC, you can go for Fangpusun Flexmax (outback clone) or fangpusun Blue series (victron clone) or go for Epsolar (iTracer) or Epever (eTracer).

PERSONALLY, I prefer Epsolar/Epever. though some gurus here have given the top score to fangpusun.

for any of the CC, the size will depend on the size of your solar


Nevertheless, whatever you're getting, get from a reputable source.

Cheers

makawhy201:
@Vulcan, sorry for experiencing the bad side of going solar, please if i may ask? whats issue you are having with your Bluegate 3.5kva inverter you planning to replace? cos i have been using the 2kva version for the past 6years and still working like new and never gone for repair for once even with constant abuse because I am considering upgrading to 3.5kva or 5kva model for my upgrade.

hisenjos:
Just got this Chevrolet Volt battery in.
16kwh total running at 360v.
Very heavy unit -over 200kg
Going to break it down to 48v and 24v units to use.
Will try and post pictures when it is done.

VULCAN:
Bro, thanks for asking.

The Bluegate has stopped charging. I guess the board is bad. I would like to get another board and keep it as a backup while I move on to a more rugged brand.

makawhy201:
Thanks for the feedback, was there any power surge or other misconnection that caused it, just want to know because i categorise this brand as rugged in my own little experience.

Ndagi123:


Eagerly waiting for the delivery of two paid for sir thank you

hisenjos:
Just got this Chevrolet Volt battery in.
16kwh total running at 360v.
Very heavy unit -over 200kg
Going to break it down to 48v and 24v units to use.
Will try and post pictures when it is done.

EnigmaticEnigma:



I have 4 dead GLT batteries and 2 dead Mercury batteries for sale.

Call 0817-194-2851.

Batteries hold voltage but no capacity, so dead!!

kiekie1:
We recently acquired fairly used telecoms batteries and it came out good after individual testing & reading smiley .

Battery brand name: Ritar
Capacity: 12v 105a
Weight: 30/32kg
Description: Front access telecom battery
Price : N27,000 per unit

Quantity procured : 65 units
Sold: 61 units
In stock : 04 units left
Location : Abule Egba , Lagos state !
Deliveries : We waybill to any state (T&C applies)

Also available in limited qty:
12v 200a ...... N45,000
IN STOCK: 3 UNITS

Contact:
Sir Frankie
Smartcell global services
081-350-31951

hisenjos:
Just got this Chevrolet Volt battery in.
16kwh total running at 360v.
Very heavy unit -over 200kg
Going to break it down to 48v and 24v units to use.
Will try and post pictures when it is done.

VULCAN:
@mcTrinty

Thanks for your reply.

Any idea of a reliable source for any of these CCs or the Mustpower?

The battery number I finally settle with will be decided by whether the inverter I choose is 24 or 48v. I have 1500W panels.

Thanks

pranil:
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GUYS Are you sure you did not get the US model ( there is L1 and L2 with N) only in US models L1, L2 E and N

for UK/EU 230 V 50 HZ models there is L, N and E for both input output

or is it SW+ with separate generator input

see the snapshot from manual and download link - https://41j5tc3akbrn3uezx5av0jj1bgm-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ML20180101_Conext-SW-230V-Installation-Guide-975-0637-01-01_Rev-F_ENG.pdf



even Schinder is looping the neutrals on a neutral busbar for both input and output so I would say you can safely loop them with same size conductor as L input

pranil:
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even Schinder is looping the neutrals on a neutral busbar for both input and output so I would say you can safely loop them with same size conductor as L input

chris81964:

Awesome acquisition. Be very careful the inverter you use with these batteries. The maximum charge voltage is 24.5 to 25V. don't exceed that

kiekie1:


Good evening Sir ! How is the family & Jos weather .. Wow huge batteries you got there . Pls keep us posted . Cheer's

mcTrinity:


hello Vulcan,

for the CC, you can try JUO. he has a very good reputation here. I've had dealings with him. Nevertheless, why I like him is that he always takes time to offer technical support. He's always ready to guide you (via chats, calls and whatsapp video) through connection and wire up of components, even the ones you didn't buy from him.

I've also dealt with Brightsolar

we also have other known sellers here like zeestone, kiekie

Oga Niyi can also help you with regards to the Mustpower inverter. you can trust his recommendation 101%

finally, you can simply buy from SolarDepot. That's where I buy premium inverters and CCs from.

cheers

mcTrinity:


But then there's one thing with this neutral looping of a thing.

if you must run only one neutral cable to the Inverter and loop the input and output neutral, it means you have to connect that neutral at the neutral bar (at the distribution panel).

what I normally do is that I usually totally separate the inverter loads from the main distribution panel and move them to a separate panel. so all loads that the client want to be on inverter, I remove both their live and neutral from the main DB and connect them directly to the Inverter output through a mini panel.
then the inverter input goes to the main DB. hence 4 wires- 2L and 2N (with ground, of course)

where only one neutral cable will be run to the Inverter, the full separation won't be achieved. you have 3 wires- 2L and 1N

watcha think

hisenjos:
Just got this Chevrolet Volt battery in.
16kwh total running at 360v.
Very heavy unit -over 200kg
Going to break it down to 48v and 24v units to use.
Will try and post pictures when it is done.

hisenjos:
Evening,

Doing fine here. How is business?
Will post the progress.

mukhcech:
Brothers. Epp. I need 300 to 500 watt inverter ASAP please.

damola1:
I use a outback vfx3024e inverter for sensitive equipment like server etc

I normally don’t charge with generator but no light in last 4 days so had to use gen to charge it.

Problem now is: out of the 4 times I have tried to change into the generator, twice the server trip off. Defeating the whole essence of the inverter

How can I fix this please ?

damola1:
I use a outback vfx3024e inverter for sensitive equipment like server etc

I normally don’t charge with generator but no light in last 4 days so had to use gen to charge it.

Problem now is: out of the 4 times I have tried to change into the generator, twice the server trip off. Defeating the whole essence of the inverter

How can I fix this please ?

makavele:


I remember I had this issue with a particular sound system for a friend that would always trip off during changeover; it has to do with transfer-time issues.
Tried 3 different inverter brands (even a premium US brand); still the same thing.
It worked finally, there is a trick; since he didn't want to splurge on purchasing an online-ups. . (take note: there is a difference between a regular ups and an online ups)
I got a regular 1kva UPS (more than enough power for the sound system); opened it up
removed the small battery; dedicated a single 100AH battery to it. Turned it on permanently and connected the sound system to it.
And isolated the sound-system and UPS combo . . this way it is not affected by the changeover. The battery is charged by the normal inverter.
and it has been like that since last year.

sinistrian:
You can get this easily from konga.com

mcTrinity:


hello Vulcan,

for the CC, you can try JUO. he has a very good reputation here. I've had dealings with him. Nevertheless, why I like him is that he always takes time to offer technical support. He's always ready to guide you (via chats, calls and whatsapp video) through connection and wire up of components, even the ones you didn't buy from him.

I've also dealt with Brightsolar

we also have other known sellers here like zeestone, kiekie

Oga Niyi can also help you with regards to the Mustpower inverter. you can trust his recommendation 101%

finally, you can simply buy from SolarDepot. That's where I buy premium inverters and CCs from.

cheers

Vested:
I have a Nexus 5kva Inverter and 8 units of 130W Solar panels for sale.

Check my ad and contact me

https://www.nairaland.com/4568736/5kva-solar-inverter-4-batteries