Unlimited2022:
Can any one recommend an inverter that can power my laptop(65 watts), fan(80 watts) and some other devices?

donsheddy1:
Buy the one that can power your devices simple.

Unlimited2022:

Could you recommend anyone? Thanks.

Unlimited2022:
Can any one recommend an inverter that can power my laptop(65 watts), fan(80 watts) and some other devices?

Unlimited2022:

Could you recommend anyone? Thanks.

Unlimited2022:

Could you recommend anyone? Thanks.

tollyboy5:

Send me a mail if you have UpTo 150k budget for inverter and solar.
Else if your budget is 100k then go for laptop power bank and solar panel.

bassdow:


Even with 150k, he just would end up wasting that Money because even an average Good Durable Tokunbo battery would cost over 50,000 naira.

Add cost of Solar Panel + Charge Controller.

I never add miscellaneous costs Oooo.


And by the time he realizes that the Number of Loads it would carry is smaller than what a Tiger Generator (I better Pass My neighbor) would carry, he just might have change of Mind.

See OP, Buy New or Used (make sure no cracks/dents) solar Panel of at least 200Watts, and Battery of at least 100AH, then Packet Inverter (should cost less than 10,000). These should get you close to what you want.

But you go still get problem because Qualities varies a lot in market especially among Solar Panels, and batteries. it might be easy to buy an averagely good Solar panel, but you see Deep Cycle Batteries (aka Solar Batteries), except you know what you doing, you must FALL. And those sellers are 99.999% of the time, dubious. If care not taken, your batteries go dey begin useLess before end of 1-year.

If you're around Lagos/Ogun state, have at least 200,000 naira , I could be of Help BUT less than that, I wouldn't suggest jumping into Solar anything else you risk developing hatred for solar.

I know those who have been in such situation - they met those who used them to SHINE

airsaylongcome:
Completely support bassdow on his points. I advice anyone going into Solar to save up first and ensure you go "premium". Naija Premium at least cos Premium dey pass Premium. I had dreams of getting a Tesla Power wall when I started considering solar. When I see bill my eye clear. Save up and go premium. Bought Solar panels last year for around ₦700k for 6 325W panels. I had previously been using an inverter for 4 years up until that point. I was advised to plan for new batteries as adding solar will cause old batteries to rapidly deteriorate. One year after and I am faced with a bill to buy new batteries. Apparently the premium batteries in Naija is a brand called Quanta (abi is it Quantas or Qanta). ₦250k+ for one. And I need to buy 4. I am not smiling right now cos I had been saving with previous projected cost.

bassdow:



...and the more you delay, the more the COST changes.

Another thing most people (including some who call themselves installers / professionals) don't know is - to have a long lasting battery, at least do the following:

1. Buy at least New/Tokunbo quality batteries like Quanta, and the likes.

2. Ensure you know how much power you need so you SIZE your batteries accordingly. What that means is - if you buy 100AH batteries, ensure you at no time would be running it lower than 50%, hence anyOne buying 100AH battery actually needs 50AH battery or less, and anyOne buying 200AH battery actually needs <= 100AH battery. Hopefully those doing Serial/Parallel connections knows what to put into considerations.

3. If using Solar panels beyond 600 Watts, ensure you invest in a good (or at least average) MPPT charge controller especially if you not a PRO on electronics/electrical things.
Actually an MPPT charge controller is always Good, just that they are expensive especially for small projects BUT as soon as your solar array exceeds 600 Watts, try to have one because it really helps.

4. Don't bother much with those very expensive cables they sell - That wire PHCN uses to connect your compound light to their pole is very good and so much cheaper.

5. Packet inverters are somewhat energy efficient, but not durable. If buying anything bigger than Packet inverter, abeg invest in energy efficient Inverter.

6. Hardly should you trust anyOne in solar business except na your Mama and you sure say She no go cheat you (especially if She know say You no get). Atimes wahala no be say you buy something costly, but na say dem go still sell you nonsense after collecting big money - especially those that calls themselves professional.

7. That you're an Electrician/PHCN worker/Good with Electricity is no guarantee you would understand Solar language.

NB: Depending on Size of Solar array, it's possible to skip using a CHARGE controller and have no issue.

PS: If you can't afford to go Full scale, start small & grow - Just be sure you know what you doing. Would have suggested you see a PRO, but lots of the so called PROs are after making their wallets/Bank accounts fatter. If care not taken, you just might have more experience than them.

PSS: Depending on size of solar array, One could get away luckily with running a solar installation without Charge Controller; but whoever doing that sure should know what they doing else at least use a cheap controller.

PSSS: SOLAR is expensive BUT, we make it more EXPENSIVE

airsaylongcome:
Completely support bassdow on his points. I advice anyone going into Solar to save up first and ensure you go "premium". Naija Premium at least cos Premium dey pass Premium. I had dreams of getting a Tesla Power wall when I started considering solar. When I see bill my eye clear. Save up and go premium. Bought Solar panels last year for around ₦700k for 6 325W panels. I had previously been using an inverter for 4 years up until that point. I was advised to plan for new batteries as adding solar will cause old batteries to rapidly deteriorate. One year after and I am faced with a bill to buy new batteries. Apparently the premium batteries in Naija is a brand called Quanta (abi is it Quantas or Qanta). ₦250k+ for one. And I need to buy 4. I am not smiling right now cos I had been saving with previous projected cost.

airsaylongcome:
Bassdow,
E be like you don chop ban I, this one wey I dey see say "dem" hide your post

Unlimited2022:

I'm thinking of buying Beebee jump s1 product but I don't know if its good enough and I haven't seen much reviews on it.

I just need something I can use to power my laptop and fan. Thanks

tollyboy5:

It's not compulsory you buy high end stuff. It's just small inverter. 2 ×40ah battery is enough.

I installed similar stuff recently at ₦120k but it was sachet inverter.

airsaylongcome:
@Bassdow

Is Solar really expensive? Considering that the initial cost to setup Cann be spread over 10years?

Unlimited2022:
Can any one recommend an inverter that can power my laptop(65 watts), fan(80 watts) and some other devices?

bassdow:


Care to enlighten us please.

That I share my thoughts here, doesn't mean I'm into the business full time. I just happen to know it well enough to help myself, especially since I run over 1,000 Watts of installation for personal use.

Hopefully, you not speaking of Buy now, and pay small small over a long period of time - because most times, that's sort of expensive compared to one who made outRight payment

Unlimited2022:
Can any one recommend an inverter that can power my laptop(65 watts), fan(80 watts) and some other devices?

Unlimited2022:
Can any one recommend an inverter that can power my laptop(65 watts), fan(80 watts) and some other devices?

bassdow:


Could you pls recommend a solar panel for me,

Its been difficult to decide.
I am planning on getting a 350-400 watts solar panels for my 220ah tubular batteries.

Thanks



if those 2 batteries are connected in series, means you shouldn't run it lower than 10AH (50%), and if it's in Parallel, means you shouldn't run it lower than 20AH if you want them to last longer.

See eh, with nature of my work & lifestyle, One of ma PC alone would chop over 5Amps within an hour and I have PCs that could last over 4-months without being restarted.

So you see, everyOne's requirements varies.

Now What happens during days of little sunShine or prolonged rainfall ?

OP whatever you do, abeg avoid those shinning Alaba batteries no matter their name/guarantee/warrantee/price.

Better buy Tokunbo quality battery. before now, they were somewhat cheap BUT nowadays, God help You.

If buying Tokunbo batteries, Ensure you (or have someone) who knows how to test them else kukuma Buy Brand New Quality Battery.
Someone made mention of Quanta, but please note there are somewhat cheaper alternatives outside Quanta that would still do a good job.
Also don't know BUT it's possible to imitate a Quality brand hence reason to be careful of where/whom you buy from.