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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by sireboy(m): 11:32pm On Dec 15, 2017
efuro:



Keep it up bros.
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U need to append ur contact too.
Thanks! If only people will Care to invest on our own instead of looking elsewhere......
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 7:24am On Dec 16, 2017
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Saipro(m): 8:42am On Dec 16, 2017
kiekie1:


Kudos to your set-up! How do you run your 1500w water heater 24hrs ? What's your battery bank capacity and solar capacity ? Remember you stated you had no space on your roof for the non pressurized solar water heater but if you can work on your piping, you can use a pressurized solar system .....

I do have a different approach these days and it works just fine for me. And my Ariston 50L tanks can retain the water hot for 3 days (2 days with use). Like Pranil, I'm having the best of both worlds without needing extra tanks.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 9:02am On Dec 16, 2017
Saipro:


I do have a different approach these days and it works just fine for me. And my Ariston 50L tanks can retain the water hot for 3 days (2 days with use).

Sir, that ain't what we wer debating! Its all about having hot water continuously with rest of mind , and also energy efficient .. The example I gave about 72hrs is more or less like a theoretical example if we have very DULL WEATHER for 3 days but you know there must be sun to aid in warm water if not totally hot as the solar vaccum tubes are sensitive ! If you have a mighty battery bank of 48v 600-1000a upwards , you can always give your old ariston 10L electric heater a shot .. I wont really advice same if you are just managing 48v 200a or equivalent , you must be ready to replace batteries due to abuse because hot water is like an addiction .. Meanwhile, not all men/breadwinner have time to keep controlling/monitoring water heating affairs at home if connected directly to a miniature solar system et small battery bank.. Mr Pranil system is automated-controlled .. Cheer's

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Chichilas: 7:38pm On Dec 16, 2017
pranil:


Nothing special.
The 4 AC's are inverter Ac's ( 1 LG 22,000 BTU , 1 LG 18000 BTU , 2 x diaking 18000 BTU) - On power save mode they consume less than 700 watt ( sometimes 300 watt) each - the AC's are power controlled by a cheap aliexpress regulator so if switched on accidentally in turbo mode ( 2.5 KW each) the power controller gives audible alarm and after 60 sec switches off the power to teh socket

The whole setup plus my microwave + 1.5 kW water heater is connected to 2x 5 KVA Ipower on 400 AH battery bank with 2.5 KW solar PV and 7.5 KVA DG ( 3 phase 50 amp 48 battery charger)

The Ipower are controlled by a software ICC which changes them to Solar mode between 9 am and 4 pm- If the SOC drops below 47 V DC the ipower come out of solar mode and change to Nepa

The DG comes on if the SOC drops below 70 % and switches off automatically. ( or 12 pm in the night even if they are not full) This is mainly useful in the night if there is the power failure .


The rest of the house is on seprate 5 KW inverter +lithium so I am not worried if the DG does not start and the batteries are fully depleted in the night as I can attend to them if required in the morning

This setup allows me to use the parlour Ac's in the daytime directly on the PV panels ( or bedroom at weekends smiley and on batteries or DG in the night

I have used 31 ltrs of Diesel since 1st Aug till date - including the maintenance run once every 2 weeks .


Hello pranil,

I am interested in the power regulator/controller. Can you provide me a link to the product so I can order??

Thank you in advance


Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Chichilas: 7:38pm On Dec 16, 2017
Hello pranil,

I am interested in the power regulator/controller. Can you provide me a link to the product so I can order??

Thank you in advance
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by makavele: 8:37pm On Dec 16, 2017
Urghh, this place don dey dull again !!! sad sad sad
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 8:41am On Dec 17, 2017
Yeah... We need new high tech solar stuff ....
makavele:
Urghh, this place don dey dull again !!! sad sad sad
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 12:34pm On Dec 17, 2017
DMerciful:
Yeah... We need new high tech solar stuff ....

Haha! That's money for high tech or latest power stuffs... Upgrading to LiFePO4 batteries like 48v- 360ah / 750ah / 1800ah , tesla etc ain't really easy ! smiley

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by NiyiOmoIyunade(m): 11:45pm On Dec 17, 2017
Dear Sir,

How has your experience been with the Magnum PT100 Charge Controller?

I am sure vs. your old controller it is performing superlatively well! grin

In keeping with the house tradition, you should give us a review/tear down to educate us and broaden the knowledge base.


olagunju2000:
Good afternoon houese.

I finally got the Magnum PT-100 charge controller with the remote monitor ME-ARC50. However, the monitor can only be used with a Magnum inverter connected to the charge controller.

Please has anyone found a workaround to this in the house?

Right now I am only able to view PV voltage, PV power, charge voltage and current. Monitor will be needed to view logging data.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by NiyiOmoIyunade(m): 11:57pm On Dec 17, 2017
NGN1.650Million all in cost for a 48v 360AH LifeP04 battery bank looks to me like a very good deal - (this is based on the price in the picture you posted)

In fact I should like to get user reviews one year down the road of their Lithium experience at such a price point before I am convinced it is for real.



kiekie1:


Haha! That's money for high tech or latest power stuffs... Upgrading to LiFePO4 batteries like 48v- 360ah / 750ah / 1800ah , tesla etc ain't really easy ! smiley

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dejidotun2000(m): 9:00am On Dec 18, 2017
Good morning house.

A friend put on his 5kva generator and switched on the change-over switch with the inverter being the only load on the generator.
He heard spectacular explosions and smoke from the inverter.
About 6 FETs are obviously damaged, the rest are also shorted.

Did the damage have anything to do with the fact that the inverter was the only load on the generator ?

Will replacing all the FETs bring the inverter back to life/Could any other components have been damaged besides the FETs ?

Thanks everyone.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Saipro(m): 2:51pm On Dec 18, 2017
kiekie1:


Sir, that ain't what we wer debating! Its all about having hot water continuously with rest of mind , and also energy efficient .. The example I gave about 72hrs is more or less like a theoretical example if we have very DULL WEATHER for 3 days but you know there must be sun to aid in warm water if not totally hot as the solar vaccum tubes are sensitive ! If you have a mighty battery bank of 48v 600-1000a upwards , you can always give your old ariston 10L electric heater a shot .. I wont really advice same if you are just managing 48v 200a or equivalent , you must be ready to replace batteries due to abuse because hot water is like an addiction .. Meanwhile, not all men/breadwinner have time to keep controlling/monitoring water heating affairs at home if connected directly to a miniature solar system et small battery bank.. Mr Pranil system is automated-controlled .. Cheer's

When my water heater setup clocks one calendar year, I'll give the house my own review. It works fine for me, sunshine or no sunshine. And trust me, it is very battery friendly. The don't-try-this-at-home clause is the only reason I haven't published my report to the house. Besides, it's not to be attempted by beginners.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Braaad: 3:26pm On Dec 18, 2017
Could you post a connection diagram,
that would help to determine if you were mistakenly back feeding the inverter.

The inverter being the only load on generator is not the cause of mos tube damage.

dejidotun2000:
Good morning house.

A friend put on his 5kva generator and switched on the change-over switch with the inverter being the only load on the generator.
He heard spectacular explosions and smoke from the inverter.
About 6 FETs are obviously damaged, the rest are also shorted.

Did the damage have anything to do with the fact that the inverter was the only load on the generator ?

Will replacing all the FETs bring the inverter back to life/Could any other components have been damaged besides the FETs ?

Thanks everyone.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dejidotun2000(m): 3:37pm On Dec 18, 2017
The inverter was not being backfed. It was installed about 3 years ago and no modifications have been made to the wiring/connection since then.
Braaad:
Could you post a connection diagram,
that would help to determine if you were mistakenly back feeding the inverter.

The inverter being the only load on generator is not the cause of mos tube damage.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by makavele: 5:03pm On Dec 18, 2017
dejidotun2000:
The inverter was not being backfed. It was installed about 3 years ago and no modifications have been made to the wiring/connection since then.

Sh!t happens and electronics can just go kaboom for no good reason.
But you need to give it to a seasoned electrician , , ,
Do not attempt to change the Fets on your own . . because in most causes;
the shorted Fets creates a short inside the gates . . and this damages
the circuitry that drives the gates . . .
Change the all mosfets and connect the inverter;
and you will hear another kaboom ; back to square one.

N.B.: Be careful when you handle circuit boards that contain capacitors; they can store power high enough
to deliver a fatal electric shock; even when they are powered off (especially when the unit was just disconnected; without discharging
the capacitors)

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by pranil(m): 5:18pm On Dec 18, 2017
Chichilas:
Hello pranil,

I am interested in the power regulator/controller. Can you provide me a link to the product so I can order??

Thank you in advance

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/PR10-F-BS-13A-power-metering-socekt-kwh-meter-0-1-3250w-watt-meter-power-recorder/32697027826.html
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 5:51pm On Dec 18, 2017
makavele:


Sh!t happens and electronics can just go kaboom for no good reason.
But you need to give it to a seasoned electrician , , ,
Do not attempt to change the Fets on your own . . because in most causes;
the shorted Fets creates a short inside the gates . . and this damages
the circuitry that drives the gates . . .
Change the all mosfets and connect the inverter;
and you will hear another kaboom ; back to square one.

N.B.: Be careful when you handle circuit boards that contain capacitors; they can store power high enough
to deliver a fatal electric shock; even when they are powered off (especially when the unit was just disconnected; without discharging
the capacitors)

Nice advice.. On point !
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dejidotun2000(m): 6:11pm On Dec 18, 2017
Many thanks sir.
Can you recommend a competent technician to handle the repair ?
makavele:


Sh!t happens and electronics can just go kaboom for no good reason.
But you need to give it to a seasoned electrician , , ,
Do not attempt to change the Fets on your own . . because in most causes;
the shorted Fets creates a short inside the gates . . and this damages
the circuitry that drives the gates . . .
Change the all mosfets and connect the inverter;
and you will hear another kaboom ; back to square one.

N.B.: Be careful when you handle circuit boards that contain capacitors; they can store power high enough
to deliver a fatal electric shock; even when they are powered off (especially when the unit was just disconnected; without discharging
the capacitors)
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by makavele: 6:17pm On Dec 18, 2017
dejidotun2000:
Many thanks sir.
Can you recommend a competent technician to handle the repair ?

pm me if u r in lagos
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dejidotun2000(m): 7:55pm On Dec 18, 2017
I have
makavele:

pm me if u r in lagos
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by samnaija: 10:00pm On Dec 18, 2017
Saipro:


When my water heater setup clocks one calendar year, I'll give the house my own review. It works fine for me, sunshine or no sunshine. And trust me, it is very battery friendly. The don't-try-this-at-home clause is the only reason I haven't published my report to the house. Besides, it's not to be attempted by beginners.

My brother you took the words out of my mouth. So far 2weeks after my upgrade no problem so far. Even set the timer on my fridge earlier now 9am. While water heating by 12 pm. Still studying the whole system. Like i said earlier a day of heating last 3days..
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 8:31am On Dec 19, 2017
Good morning house smiley

Flooded batteries needs adequate maintenance to avoid stories that touch wink ...

Call us today for supplies , installation & maintenance of your solar-inverter systems . Quality speaks ! Happy customer - Happy us !!

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bodeface: 5:14pm On Dec 20, 2017
Guys,
Anyone with experience on the Kung Long 12V, 200Ah Batteries, how strong are they, how long have you been using the battery, I am considering buying one but exercising restraint due to previous experience on some brands.
Thanks for your helps!
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 8:25pm On Dec 20, 2017
Replacing all the mosfets will likely fix the inverter. in my small 500w inverter i use at night, i have replaced the mosfet twice(one time after lightning storm) infact i have spares for the next failure grin.
Mosfets tends to fail when there is high transient voltage. hope u friend's gen is regulated?
dejidotun2000:
Good morning house.

A friend put on his 5kva generator and switched on the change-over switch with the inverter being the only load on the generator.
He heard spectacular explosions and smoke from the inverter.
About 6 FETs are obviously damaged, the rest are also shorted.

Did the damage have anything to do with the fact that the inverter was the only load on the generator ?

Will replacing all the FETs bring the inverter back to life/Could any other components have been damaged besides the FETs ?

Thanks everyone.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 8:29pm On Dec 20, 2017
He can convenient change the fets. the gate resistor has such a high resistance that failure to the driving circuitry is unlikely. i have change my small inverter twice and i have spares for the next failure grin. To limit the chances of electric shock from capacitor, put on the inverter after disconnection from mains to use up whatever is stored in the capacitor besides capacitor will give u and unpleasant shock at worst...nothing major grin
makavele:


Sh!t happens and electronics can just go kaboom for no good reason.
But you need to give it to a seasoned electrician , , ,
Do not attempt to change the Fets on your own . . because in most causes;
the shorted Fets creates a short inside the gates . . and this damages
the circuitry that drives the gates . . .
Change the all mosfets and connect the inverter;
and you will hear another kaboom ; back to square one.

N.B.: Be careful when you handle circuit boards that contain capacitors; they can store power high enough
to deliver a fatal electric shock; even when they are powered off (especially when the unit was just disconnected; without discharging
the capacitors)

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DMerciful(m): 8:31pm On Dec 20, 2017
Heater last for 3days? what brand of heater is this?
samnaija:


My brother you took the words out of my mouth. So far 2weeks after my upgrade no problem so far. Even set the timer on my fridge earlier now 9am. While water heating by 12 pm. Still studying the whole system. Like i said earlier a day of heating last 3days..
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 8:31pm On Dec 20, 2017
bodeface:
Guys,
Anyone with experience on the Kung Long 12V, 200Ah Batteries, how strong are they, how long have you been using the battery, I am considering buying one but exercising restraint due to previous experience on some brands.
Thanks for your helps!

Long is a good Vietnamese battery brand ..
- The 200a has 2017 production date
- it has a reasonable cycle life as shown in the pics below
- Weigh above 61kg
- Official battery vendor for emerson electric, general electric, APC, Schneider electric etc...

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by makavele: 10:02pm On Dec 20, 2017
DMerciful:
He can convenient change the fets. the gate resistor has such a high resistance that failure to the driving circuitry is unlikely. i have change my small inverter twice and i have spares for the next failure grin. To limit the chances of electric shock from capacitor, put on the inverter after disconnection from mains to use up whatever is stored in the capacitor besides capacitor will give u and unpleasant shock at worst...nothing major grin

While low voltage capacitors will give you an unpleasant shock; that shock is just enough to mess with
your hearts rhythm for some milli-seconds. . . .
if he already has a weak heart; or is on a pace-maker; you can kiss his ass goodbye . . na grave things !!
Also, capacitors can blow up when still charged and shortcuited; and i pray he is not wearing safety googles when it does.
And finally, I've suffered a major electric shock from a 1.5 HP air conditioner capacitor; it wasn't funny at all . . .
Whilst it wasn't lethal, it was enough to make me call it a day!
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by samnaija: 2:20am On Dec 21, 2017
DMerciful:
Heater last for 3days? what brand of heater is this?

Ariston
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