Valto:
wrong calculation sha, a well packed 280ah cells, 4pcs in carton with enough white foam. one cbm will take 64pcs. right now one cbm of battery goods is 420k upwards (inclusive custom duties ) shipping time is 3 to 4months.

Ok if Custom duty is inclusive then thats not too bad but still expensive though

tsiriman:
I want to go lithium DIY, please can anyone help with a reliable supplier on Alibaba?

according to reviews from Solar forums across the world these guys offer high quality batteries = https://docantech.en.alibaba.com/product/1600262451674-828278985/Docan_Tech_Grade_A_LF280K_6000_cycles_EV_280AH_Lifepo4_3_2V_Lithium_Ion_Phosphate_Battery_Cells_Houston_Stocks.html?spm=a2700.shop_index.152.2.6e39530eAWnV98

I recently purchased all 16 batteries from them and looking at the batteries no issue yet, all looking good

tsiriman:


Please how did you ship your batteries, the guys are quoting almost $800 for 16 batteries, that the minimum shipping weight is 450kg.

Please help me with how you got your batteries.

Also if you are shipping by sea 1 CBM should be able to take 16 batteries i think so and also should be less than 450kg, also im not sure if the custom clearing cost is inclusive for the amount you quoted.. the last time i checked 1 CBM used to be around 350-550 USD but i dont know how things are at the moment

Dam5reey:


Shipping alone is 2000 USD, this could have got your 10kwh batteries with inverter 5kw..

Just extra one month wait..

Yea, all the same ive gotten a 14kwh battery bank so i dont need more at the moment

Time is money...

tsiriman:


Please how did you ship your batteries, the guys are quoting almost $800 for 16 batteries, that the minimum shipping weight is 450kg.

Please help me with how you got your batteries.

I paid for express Air shipping because i wanted to get hold of my Batteries Asap and also clearing to be taken care of by the company receiving my consignment, first shipment took more days than expected due to Corona wahala in some key cities in China.
Both shipment under trading term of DDP, Convenient Delivery (You can receive the goods at the destination place, your supplier will do the import customs clearance at the destination port and also afford all the fees including import duty)

First shipment cost USD 991.93 for 8 batteries and other little components
2nd shipment cost USD 1,035.16 for same 8 batteries and other little components (16s Jbd BMS etc)
* i also paid extra 20k x 2 for the batteries to be flown from Lagos to Abuja

I paid for goods/shipping on March.3, 2022 but i received my goods 10th/4/2022 for 1st shipment
I paid for goods/shipping on Apr. 7, 2022 but i received my goods 22nd/4/2022 for 2nd shipment

abilityC:
Second Batch Lifepo4 Battery..

Payment has become smooth on Alibaba for me, its like the first payment is used to verify your authenticity before allowing flawless continous transactions. Paypal connected to my Barter Usd card processed successfully
Corona is also affecting Shipment from China!
Conclusion DIY is not for the faint heart sha.

EVE LF280K 280AH 3.2V lifepo4 battery Grade A new brand $110.00 USD 8 $880.00 USD

Free bus bar and bolts for EVE 280AH $0.01 USD 8 $0.08 USD

JBD Smart Bms 16S 48V 200A With Bluetooth $107.00 USD 1 $107.00 USD

Customized lifepo4 prismatic battery isolation sheet for EVE 280AH$0.70 USD 20 $14.00 USD

Free bus bar for EVE 280AH $0.01 USD 8 $0.08 USD

Just sharing for reference!

Second batch arrived successfully took fewer days...Na to build the solar gen/lifepo4 power pack remain now

Guys where una dey buy una wire from specifically for 35mm 2AWG 2Guage Wire?

mctfopt:


Search with this:

Adjustable Switching Benchtop DC Power Supply Variable Digital 30V5A

on Jumia

Thanks i already ordered from Amazon

bigrovar:

Got it from Amazon (us) but it is also available on AliExpress

Okay

mctfopt:


You'll see loads and loads of bench power supply at AliExpress and Alibaba.

Yes i actually meant locally because to wait again the tire me, i checked Jumia and Konga nothing similar

bigrovar:
Finally bit the bullet and jumped onto the Lithium train. Took delivery of brand new grade A Eve Lf280k last week and it has been an exciting journey making them into an SAY bank for a 48v setup.

Before I got the batteries I got a bench power supply to help with top balancing, orings terminal plugs for terminating the BMS balance leads, JBD 7S-20S 200A BMS ILSCO de-ox (for preventing oxidation when two incompatible metals meet)

I also used the opportunity to add to my panel capacity from 3kw to 5kw with the addition of 4x 540w JA panels (thanks to JustAskMannuel)

Currently too balancing the batteries (they are almost balanced currently at 3.6v per cell.

Would be providing updates once setup is complete.

Congrats, nice setup! Is there any online shop that has the bench power supply? where did you buy yours from?

primefaith1:


Between 7 to 8 million naira. Every business or trade has it's tricks.

Is there a flat rate for clearing containers? or is it based on the value of what is in the container?

saint2ace:



Finally... Congratulations on ur acquisition, at least ur mind will be at peace. Keep us updated on the arrival of the others.. once again congrats.

Yes o, sure i will, thanks

Dam5reey:


Congratulations

thanks

OLamylove:

please can the barter Card be used to withdraw from PayPal??

From my experience i use Paypal to pay for transactions in usd, so the Barter Card connected is charged for each payment, If by withdrawal you mean to send money to another Paypal Account? the Nigerian Paypal account i use does not permit direct sending the last time i checked but you can use it to pay for things.....

earthrealm:


wahala, but brand new 280 and 230ah cells full ground for nigeria.@ reasonable prices both here and jiji
some members of the last group buy bought excess and thus are selling off some.

whats the sellers name on alibaba? ,how much echarge for air freight?. last airfreighted cells somebody did here took abpout 5wks after initially being told 12 days

At last my Battery don reach my hands, Feels so good, now waiting for second batch

Valto:
. u mean after paying outrageous fees for air frieght. i remember i told him about this 4weeks ago. lithium battery is extremely difficult to ship via air.

Yeah, just taking my chances, not very palatable though

futurenix:
Your batteries are probably shipped by sea but u were charged for air shipping.
A 25000mah power bank cannot be shipped through air normally presently except through Hongkong which itself is very very difficult. Most times they will just abandon it ones its rejected at the air line and no one will inform the owner except the caring shipping agents.

Ask very well cause I believe ur cells surely dey sea swimming.

Na my fear be this o, but me and the seller don quarrel for the delay like this, she said the delay is due to covid restrictions, yea it was shipped to Hong Kong and now from Addis Ababa to Lagos Airport i wan see weda them go still ask me for any other money because the shippimg term was DDP so Custom and every other bla bla bla na dem head e go dey my own na just to pick up

Valto:
kpele, shipping lithium battery has never been easy. your best bet would still have been sea shipping (3months to 4 months)as for the bolded, just pray u will eventually get soon.

Amen! thanks

Dam5reey:


You went the expensive route, Shipping batteries does not come easy, best bet is to have patience and wait out the 3 months for Sea shipping and save a lot of cost.

True i want it ASAP, yet the ASap is not ASApping as expected, almost 1 month now for what was promised 20 days

Second Batch Lifepo4 Battery..

Payment has become smooth on Alibaba for me, its like the first payment is used to verify your authenticity before allowing flawless continous transactions. Paypal connected to my Barter Usd card processed successfully
Corona is also affecting Shipment from China!
Conclusion DIY is not for the faint heart sha.

EVE LF280K 280AH 3.2V lifepo4 battery Grade A new brand $110.00 USD 8 $880.00 USD

Free bus bar and bolts for EVE 280AH $0.01 USD 8 $0.08 USD

JBD Smart Bms 16S 48V 200A With Bluetooth $107.00 USD 1 $107.00 USD

Customized lifepo4 prismatic battery isolation sheet for EVE 280AH$0.70 USD 20 $14.00 USD

Free bus bar for EVE 280AH $0.01 USD 8 $0.08 USD

Just sharing for reference!

ojeysky:


Oh you had to pay extra 100 bucks? If your cells are 230ah then I have some for sale you can check my previous posts

Yes i did not check well before making payment, now my eye be like eagle for any contract.
They are actually 280ah, walai i have exceeded my budget, buying the already packaged battery banks is looking like the cheaper option, but i am determined to DIY so we move....

ojeysky:


That's a famicare charger, it can't charge at 3.2v

Ok thanks for the info

ojeysky:


This is blessing in disguise o... So you need to make your batteries 48v and enjoy the extra capacity

Yes i have just ordered for extra 8 batteries, but my issue is the promised fast shipping for charging me excessively don turn to delay o

Dam5reey:


Nice deal If you got for the same price, you may speak with Zeestone99, he may be of help..

But it you have up to 16 cells or 48v equivalent, it's a win win.

Yea i realized later there was a 100usd bill added, im thinking of adding 8 more cells to reach 48v battery bank

dollarnaira:


Not this type of charger
No no no

Okay thanks

odimbannamdi:


I honestly don't know. But I doubt. Let the gurus advise though. Thanks

Okay

abilityC:


I found this on Alibaba https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Pure-Sine-Wave-3-5KW-5_1600332802894.html?spm=a2756.order-detail-ta-ta-b.0.0.66512fc2LP4mPN
it has similar spec to yours, Paypal went through this time, im waiting for delivery now

my inverter was delivered yesterday by fedex, but the seller sent a 48v 5kw version instead of the 24v 3.5kw version now im confused and starting to reconsider my battery pack design...

odimbannamdi:

can i use your charger for top balancing a lifepo parallel group of cells for top balancing?
As Will prowse did here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ABvbbics8

Or using this method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOCIIzxM_80

zeestone99:


No sir. Not enough. I believe this have been discussed by my many oga at the top here in previous pages.

Please share more details or point to pages where this has been discussed..

Dam5reey:


I use a Chinese No branded version (Axpert Variant)

3.5KW 24V 100A MPPT High VOC input.

Experience has been very Good, capacity intact after 9 Months of deep discharge as low as 90% DOD most time.

Hi, do you use a DC breaker between the Solar Panels and the inverter? if yes which one ? Im hoping to hook 6 unit of 480w Panels in series or as best suggested by the installer, which should give around 150v to 300v DC...

zeestone99:


Proper grounding is one.

Okay