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If alcohol is his only problem,

Then solve it together.

PWM charge controllers behave the way you just described when you connect a 24v panel to a 12v battery.

They drag the voltage down to battery voltage so you end up using half the panel capacity.
An mppt would use the panel voltage and adjust current accordingly.

But it should still charge

1. You should be able to adjust the charge settings in the cc
2. You can get an MPPT cc
3. You can get 12v (18v) panels

I'd have added upgrading your battery bank to 24v but I've not had a good experience with pwm and 24v.

Hollawayn05:
Thanks so much
I just got a meter, the cable reads 33v when removed from the cc, but reads 12.5v after inserting into the cc, I have climbed the roof top check the joint, theres no acrk or so but I haave retwisted and still the cc dint display the real volt I got from the pv

Got the sms sometime last year

Sent back the pin but didn't pick after that

islamics:
Hello House,
Be like I don be victim of lead acid not the best oooo.
Is it possible to wake/charge dead lead acid battery?
My ba3 drained completely, so I took it to where I can charge it but was told it won't charge as the thing no get even small charge.

My small souer 10a charger has woken car battery from 0v more than once.

Vahyela:
Greetings to the Gurus...
I have a centurion automatic gate which I always find it difficult to use due to lack of Electricity(we all know what light has become in Nigeria now)
please I want to know the material needed to use Solar. I.e. The capacity of the Panel e.t.c
The battery is 12V 7.2Ah
I already have a solar controller.

What is the motor power in watts? can you find it? Charging a 7.2AH battery any small 12v panel below 200W would comfortably do that


From their site their solar kit recommends a 40W panel
Solar kit includes:
1 x 12V Operator (comes standard with Foundation Plate, Controller, 1.8A SM Charger, 2 x 4 Button NOVA Transmitters, 4 x 1m modules of CP20N4 / Stagnoli Gear Rack)
1 x 33Ah Battery
1 x Battery Enclosure
1 x 40W Solar Panel
1 x Solar Panel Bracket
1 x Solar Regulator
1 x Solar Panel Connector Kit
https://gateandfencehardware.com.au/product/d5-centurion-centsys-evo-sliding-gate-motor/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Yw9oWTY2I

Valto recommended their product a few weeks back

FireTheSun:
Good to hear, though l have my doubts about the authenticity of that information, without any link/Reference to the manufacturer to back it up.

If that is the case, what is then responsible for the high Cost of Panels right now?
Excessive Profiteering?
High Input Costs? (Especially Power!)

There are made in Nigeria panels

FireTheSun:
What does it take to produce Solar Panels in Nigeria?
Dont we produce Batteries (Berec Batteries, Exide Batteries) in Nigeria, in the 70s/80's?

These are the two major expense in Solar Setup, if we set our priorities right and stop enriching China, every house can have a Solar Panel and Batteries for backup at night.

Please forgive my rant, e just dey vex me at times.

True

herrlekan:
The reason why yours is higher is because there is outstanding debt on that meter. You are getting half of what you paid for.

ajabani4allah:
It's a 3phase prepaid meter, i usually recharge online via my bank, the last one i did was 40k i was given just about 350kwh

Ah over N100 per unit.

What disco?
Try using Buypower or their website to buy it would show you your band and tarriff

ajabani4allah:
I am very much interested in knowing how much they charge per Kwh too. I am on EKO Electric Distribution

Check on your Bill,
Either prepaid or postpaid.
There's no single figure.

My office is N55 Band C
Home N39 Band D.

isangjohnson:
Please, how much does PHCN charge now per kWh?

Differs per band & disco

The type of men you go for determines your fate

Bandits are calling and we are blocked for NIN

Both have pro's and cons

Long term goal should be comfort in old age.

Whatever you're doing make sure you're building towards that

Don't bring children into an economy that probably would be worse than you grew up with and hope they would be your retirement plan.

Hollawayn05:
Someone posted dis in a Whatsapp group, how viable is it?
Cos am certain a 40amps battery can't do half of the above mentioned

Probably running off solar most of the day.
But even though

He found out how much bread is outside.

Free is better

My own is how many billion for the app

abilityC:
It depends o

You need an EIA (environmental impact assessment) report to build a dam.
Ministry of Environment would shut it down.

Good. because there is no logical correlation between what I posted & your response.
Follow your advice and read what I wrote slowly to comprehend.

anonimi:
I did not say that it is on VON.
Read what I said slowly to understand fully.

It's on VON?
Or you're quoting the wrong post?

anonimi:
Put your money in Voice of Nigeria (VON) so that the world can prefer the VON to CNN.
Deal, or no deal

CNN won't see this

Looooooool has any government ever cared about intense enjoyment?

I'm only saying what I've observed over the years.

I even forgot the borehole one sef.

Our tax collection system is broken so the govt would always try to target who they feel has money to spend (check private jets, duties etc)

Remember radio taxes where/are a thing.

That's a future thing to worry about though.

ceaser:
Bro, please let's not be prophets of doom. If such ever happens and I pray it does not, it is going to be a very ugly scenario and believe me, intense suffering for Nigerians. Remember, the plan to start such things for people sinking boreholes for home/residential water supply? Thank goodness that the idea somehow did not see the light of the day.

I see this coming soon.
Govt can't see people spending money and allow them rest.

ceaser:
I don't think that option comes with the freedom associated with solar generation which has a much less, nearly negligible footprint on the environment. If no be for God, the government would have legislated to have all solar enthusiasts prosecuted except they seek operating licences which has to be regularly renewed.

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ADHD


He sounds like me.
Take away the PS and TV.

Make him read only books, tell him if he can finish the books in time you give and answer questions he would get PS and TV after 6 months.

Books train focus and imagination, that's what helped growing up.

My wonderful Aunt....

I still miss her.

Why do we like magic

AMINDA:
Good morning house. I am a novice in inverter matters and I intend to get one soon. I need advise and guidance please. Someone is offering a few months used hybrid 2.4kva De-bull inverter with 2 (telecom) batteries to me at 400k. Is this a good buy in terms of product and value for money? Or is it overpriced? If so, can anyone recommend a better and cheaper deal?

I currently stay in an area where light supply is extremely poor (less than 3 hours a day). My appliances are just basic for now but I need something with good battery backup. Thanks.

Adding to what @PenuelSeun said with less than 3 hours per day power you'd need solar to charge anything properly.

If you're living in London it's not much

If you're living in a cheaper city it's okay.

Live close to work,

Use public transport (cars are a huge expense)

Cook at home (food cost here and there isn't that different) & you should be fine.

Check what you have after taxes, NI, pensions and the rest and compare with cost of living where you'd be staying

You'd only have money issues if you want to show off

Note: NHS takes full care of your health so no unexpected medical bills, Your kids schooling too is taken care of.

Also when you get in, Jobs in the US/Canada pay better.

engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalasticlala...please help push to front page for more engagements

keeper303:
The man you replied asked 3 questions but you answered 1 and ignored the other 2 questions.

Nobody is paying anyone to answer questions here.
It's from our goodwill (or interest for the sellers)

This inverter looks like a huge load already

blockgeek69:
Thank you. I find this really helpful.

One more thing, my battery was drained over night to 11.1v before the alarm came up. I read that this is really bad for the battery life.

Is there a way to set it to start the alarm once the battery reaches 11.5v or higher?

The picture below is the inverter I use.

I agree wit this

deking:
Well detailed but the computation for the solar yield is too idealistic. This is why many clients over expect, installers over promise and at the end disappointment sets it.

The NOCT yield of most solar panels is practically around 19-35%.

This implies that that 1200W setup would at best give him 500W consistent generation for 4-5 hours.