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blackweaver:
It's lighter, if not as light as xubuntu. Think gnome 2 with gnome 3 libraries. That's what mate is.

Ive never used Manjaro so I can't tell you anyting about it, although I hear it's very popular now. You can try it out though

The main advantage of manjaro is the rolling release model (since it is based on archlinux) You do not get point releases like you do with Ubuntu and fedora, rather the system is always updated to the latest version of the software available through a continuous update model otherwise called rolling release. The downside is such a model is very prone to breakage. It is not uncommon for update to disable wireless or even break X. It is meant for people with about average or above average linux skill and not recommend for production or never fail kind of setup. If you want light weight, Xubuntu or LInux Mint xfce are a good mix between light weight, functionality and stability. If you are an ijebu man then you can try lubuntu based on the LxQt Desktop environment.

The Thinkpad 460s and Linux were made for each other. I am rocking PopOS (Yeah a gnome 3 based distro) on this machine and it is a beauty. Everything works OOTB (Ok I had to download the deb for the fingerprint reader) Including the SIM tray (comes builtin with LTE Modem) which allows me to connect to the internet from network manager. Although the system is very responsive even with a 4gb ram, I can not wait to upgrade it to 20GB and 1Terabyte NVME M.2 SSD drive.

NoChill:
Please i want to know if I can run normal. exe files in Linux/Ubuntu for example photoshop or Microsoft Word. Or do they have special applications like Mac

I don't know about Photoshop (Gimp and Inkscape are sufficient for me) But I have installed Microsoft Office 2010 (2013?) before on wine and it worked fine without issues. It wasn't a straight forward install as I had to follow some guide online.. Google Duckduckgo is your friend

If Mac is supported on virtualbox no reason why it would not run on an Ubuntu host. I would however advise you use a lighter flavour of ubuntu if you intend to run VM (Like VBox) Ubuntu uses Gnome 3 by default and that is a known eater of system ram. Xubuntu or even Kubuntu might be a better bet. This would ensure you have enough system resources (Mostly ram) for your VM,

Olalekank:
Hello here! Never knew this kinda section existed on nairaland.

I recently decided to join the ubuntu crew as I realized the windows OS was just for receiving fresh breeze.

I need someone's help please. Is it possible to have the virtual box to support mac on ubuntu running on an intel pentium and 8GB RAM laptop?
Responses would be greatly appreciated!

temitimx19:
3 weeks bro. Festive season is fast approaching, unforseen delays are inevitable.

and prefer mode of payment?

Hell to the OP. How long on an average does it take to ship something from the US to Nigeria and what is preferred mode of payment . I am sorry I did not go back through the post that contain the answers to this question.

dukeo:
Tried installing this Ubuntu on my desktop and I got the errno 5. Input/output and I wiped the whole disk and my files and still the same issue. I need help

most like an install disk problem or the drive you intend to install to has bad sectors.

Chxta:
These days I do KDE Neon on my personal laptop, and Lubuntu 18.10 on all the systems in my office. You should try it. The move to LXQt by Lubuntu was really good. We have no need to change the office systems.

So I have heard. The move to Lxqt went well. Lx* holds a special place in my heart because the project started getting attention when netbooks swept the computer scene and desire for a light weight desktop environment was strong. The transition to Qt after it merged with Razor Qt was eagerly anticipated by this one.

I used KDE Neon for close to 2 years. But the drive for a complete PIM suite pushed me to search for something different. KDE PIM Suite of Kmail, Korganiser and Kaddress book just don't cut it. Akonadi is just a "promiscuous woman". Thunderbird lacked the type of integration I wanted which left me with Unity. Not as light weight nor flexible as plasma desktop but it is light years from the vomit called gnome 3. The result is a well integrated desktop where emails can be turned to calendar entries, I can right click on a document and send it to anyone on my contact by email. Perfect integration with google account (Drive, Mail, Contact, Calendar). Redhat really put money into making evolution the best PIM suite in the open source desktop. I have my eyes on the Silk project aka Akonadi Next and their goal of creating a new email suite for kde. Their Kube email client is very promising but still a long way to go. Hopefully, once that is done.. I pack my bags and head back to KDE.

earthrealm:
yeah, they are only good as voltmeters, were you expecting more from them?
keep me in the loop, should you come across a decent battery monitor, that is fairly priced.

This thread is about going to the dogs, the markerters should pls stick to 1 advert per page ejoor, biko nu. spamming here per sec per sec doesnt translate to sales

I can not agree more. These thread has created a central place for solar enthusiastic which makes it perfect target market. But do not damage the goose that lays the golden egg. The volume of discussions here has already dropped no thanks to the ads. We are not saying no ads. Just that discipline should be applied and the pages shouldn't be spammed to death. If water pass garri nobody will benefit o. Let us apply decorum. The last thing you won't is a user revolt against marketers.

blackweaver:
I wonder how people use gnome 3. But is unity still in use? I stick with mate myself

Unity is still in the repository but it is nolonger shipped with any Ubuntu imagine. What I did was to install Ubuntu 18.04 via the text based installer then install Ubuntu unity desktop which worked fine. Gnome 3 is vomit atm.

Recently decided to try things out in gtk land after a long absence. Utterly disappointed. Gnome 3 is a big pile of poo. It is heavy using almost 5g of ram with just file Firefox (with one tap open) and slow as sin. It is sad what default Ubuntu has become.. I had to remove it and install unity back before sanity prevailed on the machine. Gnome 2 was one of the best desktop GUI ever made. What they did to it in vain pursuit of mobile is sad and a cautionary tale.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
And the MorningStar overstates its current reading slightly by 2% to 4% just like other premium CCs are wont to do.

The Fangpusun current readings meanwhile are spot-on accurate.

Over the course of a day, the MorningStar will spit out more KwHr of yield though because it typically absorbs for longer and also puts out more current during it's Absorb and Float phases - the Fangpusun absorbs based on an algorithm copied from Victron where the length of Absorb is based on something like the last known battery DoD reading before charging started and time spent in bulk - with light DoD, the absorb time can be as short as 1 hour or perhaps less.

Ultimately, I am fully confident that my MorningStars can run for 15years and above - I do not know if the Fanpusun can go that far.

Just to add. Fangpusun seems to honor their warranty. The few times I was in touch with them they shipped me a new controller free of charge without requesting for the old one. The only issue I have with them is the lack of updates. For example the charging algorithm has been improved drastically upstream with victron but such changes can't be passed down to the fangpusun clones for obvious reasons.

GeorgeD1:
lolz niyi.
again, seems you don't get my drift.
i'm a stickler for single systems when it comes to charge controllers.
unlike some folks who mix up fangpusun, epsolar, bluesky, etc in one single setup,
i like to stick to a single product. so, after the comparison test it was a tough choice
for me to make: do i throw out my two tristars along with the meter hub and switch
over to midnite, get whiz bang and other accessories or do i mix them up and take
my chances, see how they can work together? but these controllers don't have a
common communications protocol...but it so happens that i'm already heavily
invested in morninstar so the decision naturally tilted towards keeping the tristar
ccs and selling off the midnite and that's why we're here right now.
i would have done the same thing even if it were a schneider, appollo, victron or
some other charge controller.

He understood you quite well oga George. He just choice to spin things in favour of his favourite club

NiyiOmoIyunade:
Sir?

and i intend buying a 60a unit to replace by 45a unit damaged by high Voc

earthrealm:
morning star just has this all round goodness, i miss my morning star, [b]and i intend buying a 60a unit to replace by 45a unit damaged by high Voc [/b]in the early days of ignorance. would then keep the 60a epolar as reserve, its inability to log harvests in watts and ah is sooooooooooooo annoying

@NiyiOmoIyunade?

NiyiOmoIyunade:
I just smiled with joy. This is the best review ever

Fan boy

At least the BLS desulphator works off radio signals calibrated to a specific frequency to break up lead sulphate crystals vs the other types that send high voltage spikes/jolts into the battery.

I highly doubt the science behind this. Or any device that claim to reverse battery sulphation. In the end Belief in these devices is like belief in a religion. Other than anecdotal evidence, there is no proof one way or the other, yet some believe fully, perhaps even fanatically, while others, including myself, do not believe in the supposed power of such devices and put our effort and money elsewhere.
So all I can say is "to each his own".

dru23:
Tell your followers to behave themselves... if they come after me in a disrespectful manner I will respond my own.. Anybody that want smoke are more than welcome... I want all the smoke bro... just keep your followers in check bro

Likes of you are like leprosy that infest anything they touch. Behind the keyboard is no doubt a sad life reduced to gaining online everything that has gone wrong in they life. This thread was informative and moving on fine until you came and sucked out all the air and made it about yourself. I feel sad for your attitude on here is symptomatic of a depressed lonely life.

bigrovar:
I got 2 low power ceiling fan from Juo about 4 days ago and I am been really impressed by their performance. The lowest speed for the fan is about 5w (I checked with my battery monitor) and the max speed (which is faster than any ceiling fan has any right to be) is 40w. At a speed level of 1 to 5 I often find 2 to be sufficient for all needs. 3 4 and 5 are just too insane for me. Speed two is about 10w. I did a video comparison with a conventional fan which I will share with a proper review very soon

sorry for taking long. Here is the video of the dc fan in action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APUNR5FEozM

kiekie1:
Hello Bigrover, it's been advertised by me before, that's why i asked him of exact size to know if its available in our last consignment. Mine was 12v 5a presently sold N5500 .. See snapshot below ;;

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081-350-31951

Thanks boss.

@kiekie1

bigrovar:
Bros me too I am interested in this battery o. Please share the name so people like us who use rechargeable can also benefit.

Basic parts like suspension, plugs, sensors and other maintenance parts are same or slightly higher than toyota equivalents. However some hyundai have very expensive engines and gear box parts. This affects mostly relatively newer cars like post 2010 and mostly cars that where bought brand new in Nigeria. Ask for friend to locate a hyundai mechanic and also seek his advise.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
From a pure design efficiency point of view, I would say the higher nominal voltages (96v/120v/180v) are better. All things being equal, transformer windings are fewer, cables can be thinner and the system runs generally cooler overall

HOWEVER

Practically, 48v is better - most quality CCs have their max power output and charging voltage range optimized for 48v systems and it is easier to find support for systems in this range.

ESPECIALLY if you are not planning to use solar power and are okay with a strange/odd number of batteries, then a 96v/120v/180v may be good for you - provided you can find an inverter with the flexibility to charge your batteries properly. In my time, i have seen a few PWMish CCs made for 96v/120v/180v systems, I am not aware of anyone of them which operated as optimally as if you had a proper MPPT CC such as used in a 48v system.

One other issue you may face with 96v/120v/180v is keeping your batteries balanced especially as they would be setup with so many series connections - however, there are battery balancers for this kind of system just that they are pricey and scarce.

Just to add. It is not often you see above 48v for offgrid applications. You see then more for systems used for backups like UPS where backup is limited to less than 1 hour at most. The reason is batteries bank used for such systems are almost always of limited capability often less than 50AH and the few that have larger capacity batteries are designed for float use and are rarely deeply discharged (this is where gel shines)

The reason is simple. At a very high moninal voltage it is very hard to build a system that would push out the right current that can sufficiently charge say a 200ah battery at 96 120 or even 180v. A 200ah battery requires at least 20A or even 15A to properly charge. 20 x 120 2400w or 3600w for 180v. This put the inverter in some heavy duty territory higher than what microwave iron or even some AC consume. Then consider the drain on electricity and the circuitry handling such large amount of electricity. Hence for home use. Better to stick with 48v for IT or telecom backups 120 to 180v can be used but remember that you will sacrifice Bacup time.

kiekie1:
To avoid derailing the thread >> Simply snap pic of your small old battery so I can view as I really haven't used qasa .. Pls use my visible WhatsApp contact to DM ! Cheer's

Bros me too I am interested in this battery o. Please share the name so people like us who use rechargeable can also benefit.

Inception:
I really dont think so.

It seems your Hyundai is Dana spec (bought brand new).
Omo take good care of that engine o!( the price no be here )

I would let Gazzuz answer on that.

You do know your car. Indeed it was purchased from dana motors. I plan on getting another car but i am contemplating whether to give this to my wife or sell it and get a used one for her.. Vehicle at 198k km currently.

Inception:
It is a very common issue with Hyundai/KIA engines manufactured between 2009 to 2013 (G4KD, G4kE ,nu engines, gamma engines etc.). it is not so bad here due to our kind of climate (tropical) as initial engine start temperature in frigid zones can accelerate the problem.

This problem has been attributed to many factors, short piston length, metal debris left within engine after engine manufacture which will also affect crankshaft, quick wearing of piston wrist pins, quick wearing of coating on piston, etc,etc.

Only solution is to replace short block(rare), re-bore block( as blocks is already ovalized) or replace engine.

for those having vehicles with such engines, best bet is to let your vehicle warm up from cold start for at leat 2 minutes before drive off. this can mitigate the issue to a degree.

whether you change your oil every 1000 km does not matter. on such defective engines from factory, this is bound to happen.

So much for Korean build quality (food for Toyota zombies )

Does this issue also affect beta engines that ships with US spec hyundai elantra of 2001 to 2009?

My 2008 elantra comes with the gamma 1.6 engine .. Could it also be affected?

ojeysky:
Thanks for your suggestion, now I need the price of Felicity and contact of a reliable seller of the panels.

google is your friend

ojeysky:
Thanks a lot @bigrover, I appreciate your response and have noted your recommendation.

However you didn't make recommendation on good solar panels. Do kindly suggest at least 3 options for me in their order of quality, durability and efficiency.

Regards

For value I would recommend Felicity. They are no tier 1 solar maker i would put them at close to tier 2. I have seen their manufacturing process and it is semi automatic and from the few research i have done about them they seem in it for thr long haul and as such are trying to build a name.

What impress me the most is their Nigerian presense. They have a big service center in lagos and are well represented (not by a marketer but by company rep from china ) in lagos with some franchise representation in abuja. They also seem to honor their warranty as i can testify from my experience with them.

On the panel itself. They seem to make decent panels at least from the experience of folks who have installed them and feedback from installers who use them. Their prices is also very competitive. They are the only tier one solar maker i can recommend unfortunately. Many here have had good experience with flyme and sunshine solar panels both of which are in the same price point as felicity. But since i have seen little about the company behind those panels makers i can not vouch for them (dont mean there arent good sha)
The important thing is longivity.

For tier 1 solar panels. Canadian solar distributed by gennex, trina by solardepot and yingli (google their Nigerian office ) are good tier 1 with reasonable price point.

Whatever you are getting. Representation in Nigeria matters alot. and in case of tier 2 solar makers make sure to do your reseach on the company before you make a choice.

ojeysky:
Hello,

I found this thread few days ago and I must say it's been quite educating and informative. I am looking to get a solar setup to serve as an alternate charging source to my 1.5Kva 24V inverter and 2 150Ah AGM batteries.

*Controller*
I am at a fix on which controller to choose between the 2 options below(I like to be able to monitor the logs via mobile and on standalone panels):

1. EPEVER MPPT Charge Controller 40A, Solar Charge Controller 100V PV Negative Grounded Solar Panel Regulator Tracer 4210AN + Meter MT-50 + Temp Sensor.

2. Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Solar Charge Controller 100V 30A with Bluetooth

Both are pretty good and capable controllers. The company behind them are known for standing behind their warranty. You can pretty much make a choice from the toss of a coin. The bluesolar might have a slight edge when it comes to faster tracking and better system log but that is just nip picking.

*Panels*

What's the configuration of panels that will be sufficient and recommendation on product and cost will be helpful as well; I want to be able to charge the batteries to full daily even if there is no electricity supply (yes I understand this depends on consumption, assume I use 50% of the battery backup power daily

).
Half of your battery capacity in watt hours is 1800. Divide this figure by reasonable expectation of sun hours which I put at 4 hours and you get 450w. If you factor in losses and battery inefficiencies then 600w panel is a good start with option to upgrade. Between 600 to 800w should do. As per configuration.. I would advise you get 2 300w panels or and connect them in series or 4 250w and connect them in series parallel (at the price of panels nowadays it is better you go for a 250w over a 200w panel)

*Charging*
There are times when there will be grid power and my 1.5Kva inverter will be charging the battery, is there any risk that will be posed to the battery/inverter or cc if the solar is also charging simultaneously?

Physics would do its thing. Both battery and inverter would charge the battery and as it gets full they would both start to back off.. The controller would charge the battery longer (especially if you get the epsolar) in absorption stage but you should not worry too much.

Valto:
2pcs of fairly used FOCUS 150w solar panel(12months used)
1pc fairly used 200w sunshine solar panel(18months used) FOR SALE AT GIVEAWAY PRICES.
Location: Bayelsa state.
contact: valto2020@yahoo.com

If the price is gave away. State it here. If anyone is interested they would then contact you

Namzy(m): 9:17pm On Sep 24
earthrealm:
Someone mentioned his fla being in their 3rd yr or so..n being in sperb health.can the person post his charging parameters.float.absorb.bulk etc...
Just want to double check that am using the correct charging parameters for mine
Ask bigrovar I think I saw him mention in another forum 29.2 bulk and 27.6 float 31v equalize. Although you'd have to adjust for temp
I'm using what my Bros Eastman inverter uses for tubular which is 28.8v for bulk and 27.6 float

Mine is set at 14.6 per 12v for absorption, and 13.6 for float and about 30.5v for equalisation. Pretty much worked going 3 years now.

bigrovar:
If you ask me I will say it is better to just use dc directly. You will safe yourself a lot of hassle while aligning the setup to the kiss principle. (Keep It Simple Stupid) DC might sound a good idea on paper but in practice when you have to deal with charging the dc source and combating voltage loss might just be better to use an AC to DC buck converter and get going with your life.



I don't understand this part....

I meant it might be best to go AC directly rather than using DC (made a typo) from what I can see of the device. It is an AC device (which probably converts AC to DC) but there was no info on what DC voltage is required. It might just be better to go with the device a is. Yes I know it might go against your gain.. but you can always get a small inverter like 200w or less to power it. the inverter can always be connect to a battery bank.