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Oh okay thanks

Valentinooo:
Yes for 1 carport of 4 panels.

Anytime I want to remove them, I will first cut those binding wires used in holding the panels, offload the panels, then unscrew the bolts and nuts one by one.

After every thing is done, na only those two standing poles go remain. I will dig the concrete again with that my big iron rod and uproot the pipe.

After removing, I will fill and cement the floor. You no go know self say something dey there before.

I will move to a new location I want and install it there.

This quote is for 1 carport abi the 3?
When u say moveable, what do u mean seeing as the standing pipes are in the ground.
Thanks

Valentinooo:
Roughly 200k

A. The stands 2½ by 2mm galvanised pipe (2 pieces) 29,500 x 2 = 59,000
You can also use a thicker pipe.

B. 2½ by 6mm angle = 26.5k x 3 = 79,500 (one will be cut into two to stay on each pipe, the remaining two will link the two standing pipes)

C. 1½ by 4mm angle = 8.5k x 3 = 25.5k

D. Logistics

E. Workmanship

F. I used size 17 bolts and nuts

**I cut 400cm from the pipe, between 70 to 80cm will go into the ground, the remaining 320 to 330cm will be above the ground.

**most panels are 114cm wide. Four of them will be 456cm. I cut this 456cm from the two 2½ by 6mm angle.


Attached is what I used for digging. It helped me dig faster and less stressful.

You can use ur inverter with a lithium battery. Only issue is it may charge slowly and wont cut off with low battery voltage on its own. Getting a battery with Bluetooth would be much better.
When u have the money, u can now upgrade ur inverter

XPaul:
Thank you for your contribution. Looks like my current inverter is not fit.

I will get to that level where 3million is tight budget by God's grace.

Techsinnovative:
Mains > Voltage Protector > MCB > Inverter Input

Above is the correct order. Reason being it allows you to see whats going on with the mains at all times, even when the MCB is in the OFF state.

Some of us dont like this especially when I av another indicator for light. I'd rather the breaker before the AVR so when it's off, AVR is also off and not bin stressed 😁😁.

codemaster2much:
please who have a 12v pure sine wave inverter they are no longer usng, I am interested, please mention me

Where are u based

Got it on jumia but not available there

Mavinkent1:
The jumpstart name and picture if possible

I'm interested sir

bassdow:
what's your budget. Got some looking to s-e-L-L theirs after upgrading.

I reside in Lagos / Ogun state

Nope, Abeokuta

capnies:
Wow. Mrreed is in Kaduna, are you in Kaduna also

U probably dont have a choice if u are using a pwm,u need to parallel all to get max current. If not get a mppt

JoeSef0:
The system is a 12v system and i have a pwm CC already that was ised in the setup previously, according to the CC, the max pv wat for 12v is 720w which is lower than the 1kw panels, but on 24v i can run 1300w.
And lastly, i know the wire you're talking about. I'll ask for it tomorrow. Thanks

Amen sir. Got the battery for 1.1m

capnies:
F

How.much total so others would not make the same mistake.

I KEEP SAYING THAT WE ARE THE CAUSE OF OUR POVERTY STATE, BECAUSE IF WE ARE HONEST, AND TRUSTWORTHY BUSINEESS WILL MOVE SMOOTHLY AND ALL OF US WILL BENEFIT.

GOD BLESS MRREED
GOD BLESS YOU
GOD BLESS THEY PEOPLE THAT FORMED THIS THREAD
GOD BLESS THE OWNER OF NAIRALAND

Appreciation to Mr Reed..
Got in touch with him about a 48v8kwh battery he had and i assumed the price on his page without confirming from him. It was after making payment we noticed difference was abt 200k. We spoke and he agreed I'd balance him afterwards once client pays balance. He trusted me and sent the battery down and still readily/happily helped with answers when I got stuck during installation.
Installation has bin completed and balance settled.
Thank you very much sir, I really appreciate you.
It was nice doing business with you

Solar alone wont be enough to adequately charge ur batery cos of its chemistry. Reason u didnt notice like u said was because u had NEPA. Tubular batteries take longer to charge so the daily 3-4hrs of peak sun might not suffice.
MPPT would have to be a high voltage one which is rare and expensive compared to just getting an hybrid. The common blue powmr needs a max VOC of 105v for 24v battery which u may overshoot with ur 4 panels as one doesn't know their VOC

Betnomore:
The current setup is also connected in series. My issue now is that if I get a mppt charge controller, will it significantly improve charging speeds or I should just change panels and go for hybrid inverter. If using mppt charge controller will significantly improve my charging speeds, I see no reason to change panels and inverter.

fuckboys:
My boss them, please where can I get something like this, positive and negative 6mm cable with only one side of mc4 connector?

Order 6mm cable and the mc4 from Odimbannamdi and crimp urself. Doubt u wud see a readymade one online

Satchet inverter that some of us have bin using way longer than 6mths. Get original and the pure sine wave forms and u wud be fine. Odimbannamdi and Valto sell such here

oweniwe:
Don't buy transformerless inverter

Their MOSFETs blow easily after a while.

Visit any electrician/radionic shop where they repair inverters, you will see mountain of dead sachet inverters there.

Some don't last 6 months before they blow and they're over-rated too.

2,000W written on it but if you put 1,000w load continually, MOSFETs will blow.

I would rather buy tokunbo bluegate ups in good condition than buy sachet inverter again

Whats the cost estimate for the last pic with 4 panels?

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Abeg show us workings. Lets see ur power house sir 😁😁

KA24DETT:
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Actually, you are very correct. Most 10 kVA inverters (I have 10 running in my business) only output about 8 kW. Anything above that triggers the overload alarm from the inverter.

This is my experience running a solar-based power generation and distribution system in Nigeria over the past 22 months (2-year anniversary in March 2026). We have a 400 kW solar array and a 310 kWh battery bank (8 pieces of Felicity 17.5 kWh, 8 pieces of Valto 17.5 kWh batteries, and 2 pieces of Felicity 15 kWh batteries). Daily load requirement is 560 kWh (0.56 MW), Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.

1. Nothing beats efficiency. If you have AC fans, sell them and buy DC fans. Use inverter ACs, LED bulbs, inverter fridges and freezers. Use induction cookers instead of electric hot plates. The more efficient you are, the less power your panels need to generate, especially during the rainy season.

2. You can’t really have too many panels. If you have the capital, buy more panels. Overpaneling pays off in the shoulder months — April, May, and October — when extra surface area captures diffuse light and stretches production. No one beats physics: the deep rainy season will always humble you. I have a diesel generator for rainy days since my loads are constant.

3. It’s cheaper to design on a 48V platform, if you are starting from a clean sheet. Smaller gauge wires and controllers can harvest more energy from your solar array.

4. Never buy lead-acid batteries. No matter how cheap or attractive the deal looks, buy LiFePO₄. If you have ₦300k, buy ₦300k worth of LiFePO₄ and upgrade later when you have more funds. It’s like traveling by horse versus driving a modern car — night and day. The BMS in LiFePO₄ is such a leap in technological advancement that it made lead-acid batteries obsolete. Yes, it’s everything and much better.

5. Hybrid inverters are very good, if you have the funds. Most hybrid inverters support 500 V Voc, allowing longer series strings and smaller gauge wires.

6. Turning off fridges and freezers at night reduces battery drain. Using frozen containers or bags of pure water inside helps retain cold and slows temperature rise while they’re off.

Solar is not a replacement for generators. It requires mental work, calculations, and most importantly, tempered expectations. Rainy season is brutal.

Valto has visited my site and has been very supportive of my business. His customer service has been excellent since my first battery purchase.

This reflects my company’s experience. Take it for what it is — n = 1. I went with LV instead of High voltage system, it was a business decision. The Jury is still out.

Definitely not the ivem series?

DkJay:


Yep. I sell 5 KVA Felicity at 646K. I first shock when I see your price but I no wan spoil person market so I just lock up.

No misquote me ooo. It may still be original, just do ur due diligence

AmazingG007:
Wow! Thanks for the update…that means 5kva felicity inverter I’m being offering might be fake

Be wary of the 5kva felicity. So many fakes abound and Felicity has stopped making the model from my direct source. Its bin redesigned and upgraded to 6kva

AmazingG007:
Thank you boss…what I’m being offered are brand new felicity products and I got another link and this are the prices
5kva felicity inverter for 450,000
5kwh felicity lithium battery for 900,000
570w jinko panel 110,000….are the prices fair enough or I can get a better price and again the felicity product is it reliable ??….I appreciate your contributions sir’s

I still stand by what i said. You only seeing what u want to see and its clear in ur response.

jmaine:
Stop defending scam... Why did he lie to his client that LVTOPSUN wasn't a complete battery to stir him to another product where a hefty profit was waiting for him?

Do you belong to those who feel dodgy business practices are welcome provided profit is made?

And are you trying to imply he did not prey on the ignorance and trust of his client to have an expected end?

Anyway..... Make we face front till further notice.

Its flawed to you only because u seeing things how u want. Did u read tripledot reply and the client follow up clearly? He was sent pictures before delivery and could have rejected it instantly?
And what makes u judge over how much profit he made? Cos i feel that's what most of u are reacting to and using to make judgement. Did he get ripped? Only because he found out the price later on. I doubt it would have bin an issue if he didnt.
Like i said, better to stay neutral cos this business wasnt conducted here and allow the parties resolve amicably rather than pouring fuel to it. If they go court, na still out of court settlement last last cos even judge no go pass the kind judgement una dey pass here.

jmaine:
Severely flawed reasoning.

1) He lied to his client that LvTopsun was not complete to lure his client into his scheme.

2) He profitted excessively while providing his clent with a product that lacked certain features his preffered choice had..

That is a clear scam . Stop sugar coating it.

I doubt if there's an installer who isnt also a retailer. Its why u get different quotes from different ppl based on their access to items/profit margin.
If u want the service of an installer alone, then its best to get all the materials urself from the company/wholesaler and all the installer does is come and install. Its what most of us would do and then this scenario wont play out.
If u want the installer getting the items, do ur own diligence too so u can get ur money's worth.

adrusa:
This situation is not about a simple vendor–buyer relationship. It involves an installer who deliberately misrepresented the cost of a battery in order to charge an excessive price for the material, on top of his labour and service fees.
The installer did not claim to be the seller of the battery. Instead, he falsely told his client that the inflated price was the actual cost of the battery, and that it was equivalent in quality to his preferred choice — which was untrue.
While it’s common for artisans to add a markup on materials as part of their business model, doing so through deception is unethical. A modest fee for logistics or handling is understandable, but a markup of 30% or more — amounting to hundreds of thousands in profit on a single battery — is unreasonable.
If someone wants to profit from selling materials, they should operate transparently as a retailer, where they can set prices as they wish. As an installer, however, the fair approach is to charge openly for labour and logistics, not to disguise excessive profit margins within the material cost.

I still dont understand some of the comments made here especially on a business deal that we were not involved in from the onset. Instead of encouraging them to resolve their issues amicably, its judgement some are passing and calling the vendor names as if una holy pass.
U can not dictate the amount a businessman sells his products, no where in the world is that done. Wud this uproar still be same if the client didnt know battery was gotten from Mr Reed? Or if he had gotten same from Alaba?
Some of u here buy soft drinks/water at exorbitant prices at restaurants/hotels but see no issue with it yet if the woman by the street attempts it, all hell wud be let loose and even she wud be called names. The hypocrisy!!!
Some ppl here advertised their goods at ? exorbitant prices and u cant blame them as its business but one benefit of this group has been to link u directly to direct sellers so u can get it cheap. Its ow I got to know valto, danfreey,mr reed, zeestone and even fouani.
Like the slogan on the TG solar group, everyone is encouraged to DYOR(do your own research). Its to avoid tales like this.
We will all be fine last last.
If i give u price and you dont like it, look for someone else. The sky is big enough for all the birds to fly in.

How? Shouldn't it be normal degradation since u treating it well. Only issue may be voltage /SOC drift which sud clear once cycled

dollarnaira:
Yes
Quicker degradation.

The price a retailer sells his goods isnt subject to the client or what ppl think. Its his choice and i dont think calling him names or condemning him is helpful. Best u can do is not patronize him.
The customer always has choices, he cud av insisted on what he wanted and no one wud deny him.
In the end, do your research and if you are not convinced, ask for help or seek others opinion.

Trippledots:
Ok.

You can try it when there there is light. Turn off the NEPA, switch off the battery, then turn on the NEPA supply. Atleast, if one burns, we will have proof, and you have another one to replace it with.

If it doesn't burn, we will also learn that I was wrong.

Its a ups so it can allow the light pass thru without having any issue. It just wont charge the battery as it wont see it

Haykay2001:
PV generate around 3kw..while load is btw 500w and 650w max.. And its only btw 1.5kw and 2kw that goes into the battery.. Sometimes abt 1kw Wont be able to be accounted for..

This seems a bit normal to me. Means u using abt 2 to 2.65kw. Sometimes the inverter load rating in watt sef may be wrong and underreported which is why i prefer to use the load VA part

I think u should check the system settings ie charge priority, then the charge amps too.

Haykay2001:
Una them ogas.. Abeg i get issues with one of my customers set up.. For the past 2 weeks he has been recoding btw 500w to 900w load from his PV to the battery.. For example, the PV can generate 3kw home load 500w the left over 2.5kw instead for that to go into the battery, only 1.5kwh will be going into the battery and sometimes it comes down to 500w and so on like that..

Max that goes into the battery is around 40a which use to be more and hv check the settings from the app with is still on the 200a max charge and discharge

Inverter sako 48v battery Deriy 14.3kwh..

Abeg i need you guys help.. Thanks in advance

dollarnaira:
Seems today's rain is worldwide o

E never reach my side for Abeokuta, just cloud everywhere with reduced sun exposure. Had to use NEPA to charge my system to avoid stories that touch.

ceejay80s:
No it wasn't charging at that time it was on
13.6v and at a time I rolled the knob to 14.0v and app on my way showing not charging, until pushed it to 14.4v or 14.6v

The bulk voltage was 14v ffl which it wud drop on its own to around 13.6. Battery is still full at this point. When u remove the charger and put load, it wud drop to around 13.2 or so which is normal for it.

Litewriter:
Good day, bosses….
Im looking into purchasing a 12v lifepo4 battery, in the range of 280-350ah, which brand is recommended please…

Valto, mr reed, deriy

ceejay80s:
I tried ur style with anjing charge, setting it at 14v but it didn't charge, the battery interface on my phone was showing not charging until I increased to 14.6v and that's what the Chinese lady said

At the time it wasn't charging, what was the voltage? It probably was full already