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RoadMozart:
Whenever you're going, don't put on jeans. Wear native or senator material.

E get why

Sure, boss

Thanks

Waffarianman:
It's doesn't mean do you stay in same state.

If yes you can still go with them

We're in the same city in fact.

So I should carry yam and bread.


I don't own a car. Would it make sense to go their in a taxi, so as to carry these things?

Gr8mind07:
I suggest you make an informal visit to the family first. You may go along with some gifts , buy that's not compulsory .With that they will know that something might be happening soon.

Then you can now plan another visit where you go with gifts / wines / kola, depending on the traditions on the families involved to make your intention concerning their daughter known.

Hmmm


Thank you very much.

TheMaharajah:
Let me ask you one something. Did you hit yahoo money?

I nor get huge money. I nor dey do yahoo.

But I'm huzzling, and I don't go to bed hungry.

Waffarianman:
It's easy don't go with anyone yet, talk to your woman to inform her parents that her man wants to visit them like someone said up there. You can buy bread, tubers of yams From the there the rest is history


Just lil talk tell them that you like their daughter that this your first time been there but you're still coming back with people

She has informed her dad, and he said it's fine and that he's free anytime


But I find it weird taking these things such as yam and bread with me.

Gr8mind07:
I suggest you make an informal visit to the family first. You may go along with some gifts , buy that's not compulsory .With that they will know that something might be happening soon.

Then you can now plan another visit where you go with gifts / wines / kola, depending on the traditions on the families involved to make your intention concerning their daughter known.

I'm visiting for the first time just to make my intentions known,

Do I need to take a friend or family along?

frozen70:
Is the envelope to induce them or to bribe them to accept yoir visit

I will advise you go with your uncle one or two to inform them of your intension

Your uncles will advice you how to prepare your self

But pls ignore the part of envelop so that you do to start what you will not finish

Dont entice them with money, that may be a wrong impression

If you know within you that you are getting married to her, you can decide to pregnant her or not

But I think that can take place after the introduction

To avoid any issue that may comes and you decide not to marry her

Thanks, boss

I'm definitely marrying her


But I just didn't buy into the pregnancy idea.

virginprincess:
Tell your girlfriend to first inform her parent about your coming their reply will determine your next step.
If the reply goes well,then should can go with a few goodies and yes money is also important.
Lastly try to appear decent, presentable and matured, and also do not show any sign of fear and anxiety, be confident and bold but don't be rude.Goodluck .

She has informed her dad, and he said it's fine and that he's free anytime

Hi, everyone.

My girlfriend and I intend to settle down by the end of the year or early next year.

The problem now is I need to meet her parents to make my intentions known, but I don’t know how to do that, neither does she.

She’s 23, and I’m 25.


What do I take along with me? What are the thing I need? I do I approach them? I honestly have no idea what to do.


She asked one of her cousins, and that one said I should go with two envelopes, one for the mother and another for the father. And that I need to go with Schnapps, wine, and kola nut or something, and that I’ll drop 1k on the table before talking. And she said I must go with a friend or relative. Is this necessary for the first meeting?


Also, which one is envelope again? How much do I need to drop in each one? Why is this even necessary? Is that how it’s done?

My intention is to go and make my intentions known, know the brides list, and what to do going forward.

My girl actually wanted to me to get her pregnant, so that everything can be easy to process. But I prefer to do the right thing


Suggestions are welcomed

FEGEITOK:
Just want to say congratulations.

That is how I started, and when I kept getting into dead ends, I ended up paying for a proper electronics course online and that is how I was finally able to hold my own as far as fiddling with my electronics was concerned.

If you want to change diodes, you will need a soldering iron, you will need to order the exact diodes or the equivalents and then you will need to know how to solder or desolder.

It depends on you and how far you want to go.

I have yet to study PV electronics, but someone said you should consult YouTube on the way to do the above as well.

Alternatively, let someone else do it for you.

But if you have gone this far, I doubt that soldering and desoldering is beyond you.

Take pictures of the offending diodes. That will help us help you find it or its equivalents or betters.

I have done this at other forums with great results

Thanks, boss. I really appreciate.

Yes, I know how to solder. Will take a picture of the diode so I’ll know which replacement to get.

So this is the update, guys
Special thanks to Jefferyzz for teaching me how to do everything narrated below.

I optimized the orientation of the panels today using the compass on my phone, and I got the highest voltage (22.9) from the South and 5.46amps.

Unfortunately, all these only came from the first panel I tested. The second one only returned about 2.9v, with barely any amps displaying on the meter. I called the installer immediately, but he was angry that I’m dismantling the setup, saying if I spoil something I no know, he wouldn’t be held responsible.

How do expect me to wait for you to return to wherever you traveled to for work?

Anyways, I checked online and found something about the diodes being bad. I opened the box at the back of the panel and tested each of the three diodes. Turns out one of them is the culprit, as it wasn’t reading anything on the meter. I’ll find a replacement for it. The diodes are soldered though.

What do you suggest I do from here? Should I test-charge the battery with just one panel while I find a way to fix the other one? I don’t mind buying another one if this one is completely damaged.

bigrovar:
From the panel label you posted, I would not use those panels with the charger you are using. The panels have an open circuit voltage of 24.9 this is the voltage when no load is connected. The problem is your charge controller has a max PV input voltage of 50v which means when you connect your panels in series you are already at the limit of the voltage the panel can take.. under certain condition the panels can damage the charge controller.

Regarding panel orientation, the best orientation to place a panel in Nigeria is south..you can use a phone compass app to determine where south is and install the panels on the part of the roof that faces south.

Ensure that your panels have clear and unobstructed view of the sky, no trees or structure blocking or casting shadow on the roof.

If the south side of your roof is not accessible, then from my experience east or west can work. If helps if you have a flatish roof and not one of those steep send down the rain roof.

There are lots of videos on YouTube on how to use a multi meter that would explain the basics of solar panel installation you might want to do more research or get a good installer.

Thanks for the prompt response. It’s concise and eye-opening.


Regarding the panels and controller, what do you suggest I do?

Is the cable used for the connection okay? I attached a picture of it up there

What should I look out for on the meter when testing the panels? Like the ideal outputs to know each is bringing enough power

Thanks once again

Guys I’ve decided to sort it myself as advised.

I’ve brought the two panels down from the roof and washed them this afternoon. Turns out they are 145w each. Don’t know what the other ratings on their backs mean. Check attached images.

The problem might be from the panel orientation as suggested, so I’m trying to see if I can test them from the floor while positioning their surfaces against the sun. I’ve also bought a multimeter to do so; the only problem is I don’t know how to read meters.

I’ll give feedback on what the meter reads

What amps or voltages should I look out for to know if the panels are generating enough power?

Also attached is the cable used to connect the panels and the meter I bought

Please help me as I try this DIY method

Jefferyzz

gadgetplanetng:
Lol tell him you'd add his 10k let him correct it

He’s traveled to the North. He’s not around

samir101ng:
It shall not end well the way some installers slapstick components together for peoples installation and promptly after collecting their hard earned money proceed to form busy and ignore calls from customers. And because components are new, they will tolerate some level of abuse before promptly failing.

This one even thinks he did me a favor by doing the installation for me. He said he charges more than he charged me.

He’s also a family friend, so there’s limit to how I can express my displeasure in his character and whatever rubbish he installed in my house that’s not working properly. I’m not expected to complain too much, since he charged me 10k less, according to him.

“How much you pay gan sef…” Those where his words

Jefferyzz:
From all these I can tell u the following.
1. Your battery is still 5n. But won't stay like that for long cause you will most likely b doing more than 50% without u knowing if uve discharged 50a from it. So get a battery monitor. Someone sells for 10k here
2. Ur panels are not well positioned. If ure using one 12v 100a battery. It's most likely u av 2 150/200w panels. (State ur panel wattage)
3. U only av a single 12v 100a battery charged with 300/400w panel. Pwm is ok.. mppt will b a waste of money is this instance as ur panels won't give sufficient voc for d mppt to convert excess volts.
4. The blue n black wires are in grade. If 4mm cable was used to connect ur charge controller to ur battery. It won't b able to carry d up to 25a.
5. What kind of load do u power from 4pm down

Thanks for the prompt response

1. Will consider that

2. Panels are 150w each

3. Thought as much

4. Lemme see if I can confirm the type of cable

5. Just charge gadgets for the night, four 5w bulbs, and then switch it off by 11pm before going to bed, knowing it can’t last the night

Jefferyzz:
Where is ur panel facing. Eg N, E, S or W,
wat kind of wire was used to connect ur panel to charge controller n ur charge controller to battery
Snap ur charge controller
How can u tell it not charging, ur battery might b damaged
Do u av a battery monitor installed?
Have u made complaints to d installer?

Thanks for the prompt response, and sorry this is coming late.

1- I don’t really know that

2- it’s a thick black wire that has two blue and black wires inside of it. It connects to the 30A charge controller and then the 100ah 12v battery

3- I’ll take a picture tomorrow

4- battery is working fine when charged with Nepa

5- no, I don’t

6- Yes, he’s out of the state. Busys my call as if I’m disturbing him.


From my observation and what someone told me, it seems the panels are not generating enough sunlight power, probably due to the way they are positioned.

Someone also suggested that an MPTT CC might resolve the issue.

Or can I find another installer to help me check the placement of the panels? I’m in Lagos

The two 150w panels ( foreign used) an installer used for my 100a battery are not charging it.

What could be the problem?

Who can help me download a file of over 50gb? I'm willing to pay, and i am based in Lagos.

I don't have unlimited internet.