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I was wishing for this detailed narration to not end. Very interesting read.

GloryJoyeux:
My solar yield this January.

The heat this time of the year caused a significant drop in solar yield. Always remember to factor in the temperature coefficient when purchasing your solar panels so as to have a realistic yield estimate when you factor in the different temperatures we experience throughout the year.

10.2kw sms dual mppt
10.28kw panels (12x440w Jinko and 10x500w cworth)
18kwh cworth lifepo4 batteries ( 2x100ah and 1x150ah)
Solar Assistant on Raspberry pi5
Victron smart shunt 300a
Junktek shunt/battery monitor 100a

Achieved 100 percent off-grid status in January.

Take not, load does not factor in the 100wh consumed by the inverter itself (72kwh in 30days)

Peak continuous solar yield this month was 6,500kw i.e 63percent max yield

Peak cumulative load this month was 5.2kw

Max yield - 34.1kwh on Jan 20th
Lowest yield - 12.5kwh on Jan 19th

Max load - 24.3kwh on Jan 27th
Lowest load - 9.8kwh on Jan 19th

Max solar yield in 7days - 205kwh between Jan 17th - 23rd

Appliances used:
1xLg 1.5hp inverter ac (average 10hrs daily)
1xLg 1hp inverter ac (average 8hrs daily)
1xNexus 1hp inverter ac (average 30m-1hr daily)
1xMicrowave (20mins daily)
1xAirfryer (1hr weekly)
1xCoffee brewing machine (15mins daily)
1xShower water heater (twice/thrice each day, 15mins per run)
1xPressure booster pump (automated, on 24/7)
1x1hp sumo (thrice weekly, 30mins per run)
1x13kg washing machine (twice/thrice weekly 1hr per run)
1xHisense heat-pump cloth dryer (twice/thrice weekly 4hrs per run)
1x300l chest freezer (17hrs daily)
1x615L double door fridge (17hrs daily)
1x75inch tv (7 hrs daily)
1x55inch tv (30m daily)
1x Xbox series x digital edition (3 hrs daily, always on standby 24/7)
1x Air purifier (5hrs daily)
1x Starlink (running 24/7)
1x Gli.net Router (running 24/7)
1x 2500w steam iron (twice a week)
1x 150w sewing machine (1hr daily average)
1x Fan (15hrs daily)
1x Fan (17hrs daily)
1x Mini kitchen fan (17hrs daily)
1x heavy duty Blender (average once a week for 10mins)
1x Cway dispenser hot and cold (18hrs daily)
—Undisclosed number of security cameras (24/7)
—Indoor and outdoor lights (17hrs average daily)
—Smart speakers (24/7 standby)
—Laptop charger, phone chargers, smart switches (always plugged, on standby and used on demand)

Average daily energy consumption 20kwh

Something a lot of folks miss when trying to go the renewable energy route is using energy efficient appliances. Converting all appliances to energy efficient ones is as important as getting panels and installing batteries. As you can see, most of my appliances are energy efficient.

Energy management is also an important factor, I make use of smart switches which are automated to turn appliances on and off for different set durations.

My biggest energy consuming appliances for the month of January:

1. Lg 1.5hp inverter air conditioner 184kwh
2. Lg 1hp inverter air conditioner 84kwh
3. Starlink and own router 59kwh
4. Double door fridge 52.3kwh
5. Chest deep freezer 34.63kwh
6. Heat-pump clothes dryer 27kwh

*Sorry for any typo

Have you checked the gear oil fluid level if it's low?
You'll need a competent gear master to diagnose for you.
This is the gear oil recommended for Toyota. There might be fakes around too, it's important you get the original to avoid damaging the transmission.

Judeopara:
Hello everyone
I drive A 2016 corolla, sometime last year September I started noticing the difficulty in smooth acceleration of the car it developed to the car finding really hard to climb a hill and I noticed some leaks from the gear area anytime I park. So I asked my mechanic to scan it, and it brought out this code p2757 with a little research I understand that it's inside the gear and it controls the oil pressure. Also my mechanic said the oil seal needs to be changed because that's where the leakage is from. Though the car has been parked since then. Please I will like to know

How much they sell the parts needed to be changed.

If it's going to affect the gear anyway hence a gear master would need to open it.

What's the best gear oil for the car.

How long have you used it, is it still covered by warranty?
Have someone take a look at the settings and connections. If it still persists, return it to vendor/care center.

Mubbin:
It brings the code randomly and not even when charging, it can come up when the battery is even at 60% and when we restart, it becomes normal again. After some hours same thing reoccur

Nepa go surely beef you.
Keep enjoying the energy freedom 🍻

dbshaywhy:
To God be the glory, I finally switch to the lifepo4 battery user after 2 years of planning. I now enjoy uninterrupted power supply, run appliances simultaneously (no heavy appliances). Am very sure Nepa self go dey vex on me by now... Still having 120+ units on my prepaid since month of October.

[b][/b]jinko-solar-555w (6 pcs) by Fouani
[b][/b]24v 7.1kwh lifepo4 battery @valto
[b][/b]24v 4.2kw welion hybrid inverter @valto
[b][/b]Installation done by @penuelseun.

Thanks to all professionals in the house for their positive contributions.

Nice! Congratulations 🎉 🎉 🎉

anyibig:
Finally Got the CR-V, The Honda accord is now for sale 11.5m (Slightly negotiable)

Contact: 08037252153

2016 models are more better

tayorh:
Honda CRV 2015 or 2016 which is better, looking to get one, how much will I get the foreign used.

The packaged rubbish is sure na, they're everywhere in the market. That's why it's very important to follow who know road so one doesn't waste hard earned money on inferior products.

omotoda:
Has anyone noticed how Lifepo4 batteries seems to have flooded the market? Followed a colleague to Alaba for some electrical purchases and couldn't but wonder the various types of Lifepo4 in different names ,shapes and sizes in the market.I hope guys have not started packaging rubbish from China in the name of Lifepo4 cells.

What are the appliances you want to power? That will enable gurus here to recommend the best system design for you.

stokfrick:
Bosses in the house, thanks for the inputs so far.
I wish to install solar system as I am tired of estimated billing rip off.
Please help suggest 2 or 3 best brands for each of these solar equipments

Lifepo4 battery
Hybrid mppt Inverter
Solar Panel

As many inputs as possible will be highly appreciated, to help streamline my decision

It's so crazy. For a car that's damaged and probably gonna be used for parts, customs will charge for it like it's a mobile and clean title.
They should even consider it's damaged and let the damaged titles have their own fair price.

Jaid, keep up the good work.

Manlinee:
I don’t think I can go forward with this anymore. It just doesn’t make any sense. What I’ll do now is look for one of my dealer friends—someone who buys and sells cars. I’ll ask them to pay me for the car, and they can take it from there. They’ll handle the clearing and shipping costs themselves.
Maybe when things change in the future, I’ll consider shipping something into the country again. For now, I go waka passsssss


Honestly, now I understand why people smuggle cars in the country . I can’t even blame them anymore. When the system is this bad, what else are people supposed to do?

On the image next to this one you posted, it is written "integrated MPPT charge controller", that sounds like a hybrid to me.

2extremes:
I think the this inverter is a offgrid and not a hybrid inverter. Or am I wrong?

This man! I just dey reason am today as I see one guy dey beg people for battery to start his car. I wondered if car batteries have a Lifpo4 version coz I haven't seen any.
So meaning if one was to build a Lifpo4 car battery, the amp from alternator will be put into consideration and the engine heat.

dollarnaira:
I built one several months back.
Charging amp of alternator was almost or more than 1C. Though it was able to start the car effectively but avoided charging via alternator. The curiosity of a man enh....

Another negative factor was surrounding heat.

Just like a normal car battery.
12v 45ah or 75ah capacity

Valto:
how many volts? what capacity

It's a hybrid inverter
Why don't you consider using lithium batteries instead? They'll serve way better than tubular...
@valto @isangjohnson got you covered

2extremes:
Please, is this growatt inverter an hybrid inverter (GROWATT SPF 3000 TL HVM-24 OFF GRID, 3KW, 24V) ?
I intend to use it with 4x 555w Jinko Solar panels and 2 tubular batteries?
Thanks

@Valto @isangjohnson
Is it possible to build Lifpo4 battery for a car?

Dash me na 😁

Nice detailed narration.
Nothing beats taking care of a car and it will serve for long.
That 2018 CRV dey enter my eyes too, just need to investigate there's no factory recalls on that year model that's disastrous...

anyibig:
I’m based in Lagos, Will be getting the CRV before the end of this month. Will be selling the Honda accord after then.

Ademola Lookman CAF award winner

Hike in fuel price

2024 no go complete if Baltasar Ebang Engonga hot videos isn't mentioned 😁

Thanks, I appreciate. 🍻

Cryomancer:
Just search on AliExpress or eBay you'll get cheaper ones there. This is the picture below.

Please if it's not too much to ask, can you post the kind of Bluetooth connector you got for your car? I don't seem to understand what I'm seeing when I search online.
My CD player doesn't work, this Bluetooth will be the next best thing to use.
Thanks

Cryomancer:
Please you need to visit a Honda stereo specialist to see if it can still be fixed. If you're in Lagos, you can visit Willoughby Street in Oyingbo, that's where I once fixed mine but I don't have his number anymore.

But just so you know, that stereo is already at its latter stage of life, that's why it's acting up in that manner. Just plan to get a tokunbo one which the last time I checked wasn't even up to 45k

Good luck

Don't use hot water o!
I don't think panels can be 100% clean this period until rainy seasons.
The best you can do is cleaning them to get most of the dust off em.

HeavenlyBang:
How do I clean my panels?

I've tried hosing them with a some dish soap and water, then just water, but there remains a thin layer of dust/grime on them.

Not sure how much that affects my output, though, but I want them as clean as possible. Do I try using hot water?

This is not a year 2005 model. Looks more of a 2002 - 2003

Have your car scanned to know what the issue is.

MrBodd:
I’m seeing this sign on my dashboard, what’s the meaning?

Nicely done.
If those tubular batteries could, they for don hold you for neck for relegating them 😁.

Dam5reey1:
Anyways, we successfully converted 2, units of 24V 280AH into 48V 280AH, single Unit, using the available resources..

14.4kw + 6kva..

Shey you want make your ears dey produce milk everywhere 😂

swagifted:
this is the only CNG i know oo 😂

Have you contacted who you bought the car from?

Rumundele:
Good morning expert in the house, i just bought Honda DC and yesterday i remove battery head. The car is asking me for code on the dashboard, i believe Cod means code.
Any support on how i can get the code? please.

Try scanning the car. It could be your oxygen sensors need replacing, air filter could be blocked or damaged... There are several reasons that will cause a car to be fuel inefficient...

Damlesky:
Really? So no need to get one?

Alright. Thanks

iichidodo:
[color=#1986BC] Your civic was made from 2001-2005, but my gearbox can only work with Civic from 2006 to 2011/2012 and some models of Honda city (not sure of which)...Sorry[/color]

Automatic

iichidodo:
[color=#1986BC] Is yours a manual gear?...[/color]

Do you have civic 05 gearbox?

On the oil cover in the car engine, the manufacturer usually specifies the type of oil to use. Try looking at it to check If it's a 5w 20 or 5w 30...

Hollawayn05:
Greetings great minds,
Just bought a pontiac vibe 2004 Nigerians use from a dealer about a month ago, wanted to change the oil and I tried calling him to ask if he has idea of the oil the former user which is actually the first user uses but said no idea, abeg how do I know the best oil to use?

2008 model is more reliable than 07 and 09.
Maintainance pattern should be as usual, service car when due, make use of computer to scan vehicle when there are issues to know what's wrong and be sure you're using a reliable mechanic/parts when it comes to part replacements...

ImDFavoured1:
Good day everyone,

I intend buying a Honda pilot (07, 08, or 09)

Please, advice on the choice and maintenance pattern.

Help a fellow

Nigeria needs to tighten her belt and reciprocate wherever necessary to whoever especially the Western countries.

Na see finish dey cause many nonsense today and they will only stop when Nigeria starts having good leadership...