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bassdow:
why did the person who set up your system go for 8pcs of 200w solar panels ?

You also didn't state the model or type of inverter you using as not all inverters are able to shutDown on low battery hence you might have ended up using the battery till it's too low that it died.

Another is, you probably bought fake batteries hence reason it's weakk within a Year. Even if you buy Lithium based batteries, should you repeat same mistake, expect similar result.

It's obvious even your charge controller is PWM. WhoEver setUp that system for you PROBABLY cashed out

Trueigbo:
I have 8 solar panels of 200w charging my 2 tubular batteries but its discharges fast even after it’s full. I bought those batteries new in October last year.
My installer is asking me to go for 5kw lithium battery .

Please will there be any change if I buy the lithium battery

your panels is too small to charge 2 tubular batteries full. Also you have been using the battery till it dies. Tubular batteries don't like full discharge. What kind of inverter do you use? If money dey to buy lithium please do but that won't solve the problem you are having. Let us know all the components of your system then we can advise you on which way to go

bassdow:
your load on 12v system wouldn't give your battery long life Ooo. Try see if you fit add money to push am go 24v

probably na to combine NEW and used items you go do

all the loads no pass 300w continuous. He wont use them at the same time. My freezer is not inverter but it consumes 85w

Go for haisic 4kw or deriy and any 1.5kva hybrid inverter, then 2 550w panels

Buchika:
Gurus in the house please what basic solar setup will suffice for these appliances.
Nepa is showing us shege promax these days.

1 120w thermocool inverter chest freezer. ( Only day time)

1 330w thermocool 6kg washing machine (only day time)

1 60w television ( 5pm to 11pm)

8 5w led bulbs

3 qasa AC DC fan ( all night)

Budget is below 1m

On sunny days, it might but cloudy days are the problem

anna081:
Thinking of getting 2pcs of 450w panels for now add more panels and charger controller later but can 2 panels charge the batteries?
my main goal is the freezer. Can the panel charge it fully

He should just get 4 450w cos of rainy days

bassdow:
at least 4pcs of 400w or 3pcs of 500w (halfCut) mono solar panels BUT still, to be on safe side, especially since you using a hybrid inverter, would suggest you show us a picture of the sticker on the inverter's body to avoid assumptions.

buy a 60a powmr.

Boss,, na because you dey work inside market

fuckboys:
there are major dealers/Distributors who close fouani stocks immediately they arrive. This has been happening for more than 2yrs now, i don't even visit that site anymore.

Everything is always sold out, enter market buy anything wey you wan buy with your 2 eyes wide open.

bassdow:
unfortunately, if that battery is a genuine Quality one, it's much better than lots of Lithium based batteries in the market. He just need ensure the electrolyte level never goes lower than necessary.

The person who did that instal ought to have helped to not allow the battery occupy space much e.g placing them side by side or on top of each other in a way they remain safe.

meanWhile, haven't given up on the idea of building a custom inverter system that works Solar first, battery second. Have itemize all that's required. na time and money remain. This approach drops stress on batteries to a minimum especially during the day

hybrid inverter already does this

bassdow:
You guys must not by from Fouani na. Enter market, test and buy. Wose case scenerio, buy a quality Solar tester and use it if you don't know how to manually do the testing.

una just dey give Fouani room to do any how.

some people no get time to enter market

osayuwamwen:
Check their website they have but the particular 535watt I bought b4 was at of stock they still have other jinko panel

Everything is sold out

But Fouani no get

osayuwamwen:
Fouani is cheaper

Partnerbiz3:
Why do you say it's a bad idea to charge with NEPA, even on band A?

that thing dey chop unit die. If you get money just go off grid

tziz:
Thanks. Any phone number of a contact? To walka for market dey taya me

07037703732 big joe

620w panels will go past 15a max amps of bread inverter

Trippledots:
Not sure you've been attended to, here's my take:

1.5kw Bread hybrid inverter - 230k (good to have an option to charge with grid or gen, when needed)
3.8kwh lithium -mr reed- ~450k
4 * 580w clean used panels (with screen cracks)- 360k
4 * 620w new Jinko panels- 488k

Workmanship and labour is between you and installer.

Good thing, you can( and should) increase your panels as time goes on, since you are totally off grid. Reach out to me for the panels and inverter if you may.

tziz:
So after u hav hidden ur measuring tape and it happens that u wer shortchanged on the cable anyways, wat now happens? U'd ask the seller to balance u with the remaining cable den u join am with tape?

Also, abg where una dey buy this used cable abg?

arena.

Partnerbiz3:
What's best set up for someone that wants to charge with NEPA light only.

Load is 600 watts

Just for fans, TVs

Thanks

Cc

Fuckboys

Bassdow

if you are on band A dead that thought of charging through nepa only. Looad of 600w plenty small ó.
The best setup is dependent on your budget

3300 per meter

tziz:
How much didyu buy?

Make he go buy tokunbo wires. I bought one last month in arena. I measured against the 6mm I bought when I wanted to set up my system. The difference is clear

bassdow:
if he must buy copper, let his minimum be 10mm abeg. We never even talk about fact say they are begining to have wires that are thin isnde, but have fat wrappers.

BUT depending on length, the cost of the cable could make him have a reThink. Mind you, at his stage, buying copper (whether full or fake) is not worth it considering the cost + that NEPA wire is more than enough for his use. Depending on length, He could even end up spending less than 10,000 naira sef

cyif2003:
Thanks I will just do as u have suggested. Also when u say nepa wire do u mean reckline wire( d black one)

bro just close eyes buy 6mm dc cables so you won't have to spend on that again

Almost Everything he said is good but buy an hybrid then go for 450-550w panels. Buy as much as you can afford

AyobamiOluwole:
Throw away that Tubular battery.

Suggestion:
CWORTH ENERGY 2.56kWH 12V Lithium = 400k
4 units of Africell 200watts = 160k
Powmr 60Amps MPPT controller = 125k
Solar Cable = 40k

Total = 725k

You go just open your mouth waaa. What does he want to do with 200w panel

AyobamiOluwole:
Throw away that Tubular battery.

Suggestion:
CWORTH ENERGY 2.56kWH 12V Lithium = 400k
4 units of Africell 200watts = 160k
Powmr 60Amps MPPT controller = 125k
Solar Cable = 40k

Total = 725k

Lol. You no Wan tear pocket but you want to enjoy premium. 600k can't give you what you have listed. You are starting from scratch. You need at least a 200ah lithium battery, you need hybrid inverter that one alone Na like 200-220k, now panels. At least 2 550w

cyif2003:
At night
2 led bulbs
1 celing fan
1 standing fan (this can be changed to a standing fan).
1 tv which will b turned off before midnight.
I want an all in one system (lithium battery and inverter in one) because I feel it's cheaper dan getting charge controller and inverter seperatly. I might b wrong.

Normally we go out in d morning and come back by 6pm Monday to Friday.
But madam is on maternity leave.

Please I don't need sometin dat will tear my pocket.
Budget is btw 600k to 800k

Pls advice

Bread has 1.5kva with 100a

AyobamiOluwole:
I’m not a seller nor an installer, but if I were in your shoe, I’ll do DIY.

Your money is not much for your taste.
From my knowledge I’d recommend this:
PowMr 1000w 80A MPPT Hybrid Inverter = 220k
3 units of Africell 200watts = 120k
C Worth 12.8V 1.3kwh battery = 240k
Cables and miscellaneous = 40k
Total = 620k


Go through those products and see their current price though.
Nobody should dare quote me for any shiiit.

EFCC1:
Good morning everyone,
Please I need a breakdown of an inverter installation for a small budget of max 600k

I want to buy the components myself to reduce cost, I can then call someone to install it for me.

Recommend good products/brand, capacity and the price
1.1 battery
2.2 solar panels
3. 1.5kva or 2.5kva hybrid inverter, depends on the price
4. Any other things I may need

if 600k is the max, ẹ go hard ó. 1.5kva inverter Na around 200k ish, even if you go diy on a 150ah lithium, you go still spend 300k. 2 450w panels Na around 180-200k. Cables and all nko? Except you want to start with joykoo 12v 100ah for 220k.

Boss stop preaching tubular battery in 2026

bassdow:
first buy 24v battery either used (Tubular / SLA / Lithium) or new Lithium.

Come back tell us how much remain. So we give you the rest. for your budget, you would have to use more of used items especially (hybrid) inverter

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fuckboys:
Do you know you get more wattage per price point from smaller panels than bigger panels.

2pcs of 350w at 55k each is 110k for 700w
2pcs of 450w at 80k each is 160k for 900w
Just 1pc of 715w panel is 151k for 715w

Which of these gives more value for money and easier to carry, easier to replace in case of damage, easier to install on roof and easier to spread the load balance across the roof?

Abeg where you see this price.? I dey plan to add 2 panels to my inverter

You are spot on. But most people get big panels cos of space. Most are living in a rented apartment, they can only use the space directly on the roof they rented.

fuckboys:
Do you know you get more wattage per price point from smaller panels than bigger panels.

2pcs of 350w at 55k each is 110k for 700w
2pcs of 450w at 80k each is 160k for 900w
Just 1pc of 715w panel is 151k for 715w

Which of these gives more value for money and easier to carry, easier to replace in case of damage, easier to install on roof and easier to spread the load balance across the roof?

Oshomo12:
Kindly stop this your advice, Na DIY forum we dey, there is no harm in trying!! We can all find out the hard way, the only way.

try the hard way and lose almost 300k worth of panels because of a wrong advice? Life no bẹ like that. We have to look out for each other

HawkTuahGirl:
Anybody following this advice will be stranded and stressed. So na 3 Jinko 530 solar panel you wan carry for head dey enter Danfo up and down from Alaba to Mowe. Kai

leave him ó. Your panel go break before you reach house