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webminister:
@hydronium thank you for the quickly reply so please which of the watts should I get, because I'm seeing from the jumia shop , we have one of 786 watt thereabouts (590 with tf) and also on konga it's is 800watt with a cost of about 1m so I'm relatively confused.

Please I'm really sorry to bother on this and also how many solar panels would he used if one is purchase the recommended.

Thank you.

P:S please is the attached pic,the recommended

webminister:
Hi everyone,
Please can I use this product to kickstart my journey into solar, although isn't eco flow as I don't have the said amount for it , I really need light as the year has just began.

Please advised, if I join with solar panels can I get the need power as the only large consumption appliances in my house is my deep freezer which is 100w. and I really don't watch tv since my phone can give me all the entainment I want.

Thanks 😊

Babatundehy:
Stopped writing on here for a while when I found this, I couldn't keep writing and encouraging people to buy a brand which a certain model has been reported to stop working by many people, as a result of a failed firmware update. Was so glad to know the unit was replaced, moving forward, I'll advise to not have Ecoflow power stations, especially the delta family connected to the internet.
What good could come from the update? No update is going to make your power station charge faster, or increase its battery capacity, the Bluetooth connection is just enough.
My power station has not been connected to the internet for weeks now, and it'll remain so permanently, having learned updates could crash the system, before all of this ,I had stopped getting the power station connected to my home WiFi, one day I was using a tool to check traffic from my devices (routine check) then I confirmed the power station was uploading files, these files were most likely usage logs and such, but I wasn't comfortable with that, no permission requested so.
This could be a way to actually track the number of times you have cycled the batteries in your power station ( so you can't lie about this when you need the warranty to work for you), and I'm certain Ecoflow could shut down any power station remotely, advanced connectivity and privacy they say are mutually exclusive, well, it is what it is, but i don't like it, kicked it off my home internet, turns out it was a good move for other reasons.

iamlammy:
You can only probably use it during the day with solar if you use a Delta 2 or it will die in about 3-4 hours. My fridge which is non inverter is 90-100w. Those inverter fridges or refrigerators are the real deal. They can last over 15 hours with the delta 2

Babatundehy:
Yeah energy efficient appliances are the way to go, if your midea fridge isn't one with an inverter compressor then you're rightly pissed.

iamlammy:
Can i order the 3m MC4 to xt-60 connector from the temu link dropped here? Also why do i need to modify the generator changeover if the plug is working and the wire is connected to the main grid of the house? I’ll probably get a specialist to help mount the solar and do the connections. Do i have to order the solar extension cable online or its something the specialist can get for me after getting necessary measurements? I wanted to get all materials needed from my end for the specialist. That’s why I’m asking

twosquare:
Explain this assertion...

oladele239:
Over 200k
Close to 300k

oladele239:
Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.


Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

oladele239:
Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.


I've heard about this and it makes sense. How much is 100Ah lifepo battery?
Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

iamlammy:
Okay. Is it just the jinko 555w solar panel and the mc4 connector from temu I need for the setup to work? Amd how effective is it during the day if you’re running load of at least 400w while charging and using? Will the powerstation get charged to 100% by evening?

oladele239:
Cc Twosquare, hydronium

twosquare:
Now that the harmattan period is gradually dissipating and cloudy skies are appearing...highest I got today was 350 watts as opposed to 320 in December. I expect things to get better when the first rainfall does its work. Heat season dey appear small small.

cc. Hydronium

oladele239:
To think that I sold a D2 late last year only to buy D2 again same late last year is laughable.incurred about a 100k loss but we meuveeee.

I realized its not about buying a bigger power box but managing my energy consumption and applying wisdom.

My setup is taking shape.
D2 was picked up at Jumia pickup station in ABC Adeniyi Jones. ( D2 is now close to 2m on Jumia , this is due to demand I guess )

15m 10awg extension cable ordered and delivered by Jumia ( bought at 61k , it came with mc4 connectors already fixed in , it was a great bargain for me because I did an extensive market survey before buying) plus cable quality is topnotch.

545 watts original Eastman solar panel from device pro , they actually had jinko but I wanted Eastman for no specific reason though.

The only thing stopping me now is the mc4 to xt60 connector , it was ordered on Temu on the 29th of December. ( 12awg)

Will keep you guys posted.
I must appreciate @Twosquare for his updates which has gingered me to replicate.

Thanks to all other contributors as well.

twosquare:
Sure...before I left. I have travelled for the holidays...I think these days 250 - 270 before I left. When I check the panel on the roof, burnt leave sediments and dust. If you check some of my posts, I quoted someone with the same fears, but come rain in February, he got good input close to the rated wattage. So, we have to wait for the clear sky, not dusty haze covering the sun.

oladele239:
What of this attached

twosquare:
Still grid light...waiting patiently for my cable delivery. I'm not comfortable with using NEPA light to charge. It sometimes changes gear...paka...have you noticed something like that?

twosquare:
National grid is down again...now my unit has been on since 9 till now...Can I be on the generator for about 7+ hours now and not cry? Anyway...solar is the way, portable ones are the future and now

twosquare:
No, Osun, Ifẹ̀. Okay. I'll update you when I do that. I'm yet to receive the Mc4 connection I ordered.

twosquare:
They delivered my solar panel this evening from Fouani.

Ọmọ, what you see is not what you get. I no know say that thing big like that and a bit heavy. The kain stunt I do today after they passed by my house, I no fit do am again on top okada

fuckboys:
sup chief, I have this refrigerator of 103w running watts with starting watts of more than 1000w ( I Knw this cos it draw craze comot from my generator of 2.5kva when it powers on at first). Can I use this in a 1kva inverter?