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BadMaster:
This is the height of mediocre, for goodness sakes. 7Mbps, 10Mbps, of what use is this kind of connection?

Not that bad. You'll find that this speed is much better than starlink when you are making a video or voice calls. Not everything is about instantaneous 150Mbps.

Now, you are deflecting, putting up a defense for your Bleep up.
1. If any car is in the picture and the car runs, he'll be using the charging ports in the car, not the battery. I believe the guy is not dumb.
2. Power from a battery is stable, did Auntie Google not tell you that?

bassdow:
Just because you want to rubbish someone, you choose to either be iignorant, or display thhe fact you don't know what you saying.

The person mentioned using car batttery to charge phone or the likes.

Who knows if he intends using the batttery while it's connected and in use by a car.

And yea, an unstable voltage is dirty. Ask Aunty google. That's a word I've known since secondary school days. Funny una wey claim Professional Experts no sabi am.

I thought if you want someone to get tired, you ignore him/her. Wonder why that's difficult for you folks

Incorrect.
Air conditioner load is mostly inductive in nature, not resistive.
Therefore, P=IV gives an incorrect power value.
The correct formula is P=I x V x Pf.
P=Power(W)
I=Current(I)
V=Potential Difference or Voltage(V)
Pf=Power Factor.
Adios.

bassdow:
...but the Voltage and Cuurrent is stated there or isn't it ?

P= IV i.e Power = Current * Voltage . Use crossMultiply to find what's missing i.e

I = P/V

,

V = P/I 

Incorrect.
phones charges at most 5-volts Galaxy S23 Ultra can charge anywhere between 5-20V PDO.
Car battery as the output could be very dirty Car battery is DC, output is not dirty.
Car phone charger (which is actually an inverter but outputs CLEAN 12-volts) Car phone charger is not an inverter, it is a DC-DC converter. The output is not fixed at 12V, it depends on the design.
Adios.

bassdow:
phones charges at most 5-volts, your UPS batery is mostly 6-volts or higher. car batteries are 12-volts. You wan fryy your phone be that.

Moreover, taking current directly from the battery, is not always good especially if na Car battery as the output could be very dirty.

What I would suggest is, if your chargeController have USB port, make uuse of that or if you have laptop or TV that has USB port, make use of those or buy Car phone charger (which is actually an inverter but outputs CLEAN 12-volts) and connect that to your battery.

mind you, Car battery ain't meant for deep discharge like solar batteries are.

LifePo4 battery is an improvement over lead acid battery. True or false?
Some of us know that to be true, LA manufacturers know that to be true, I do not know about you.
Your comparison is not useful. Scientists are improving on existing issues, creating new issues inadvertently, and keep improving on it. If you want to be stuck in the past, that is your cup of sand. I will move forward.
Some people but LA batteries because of cost, that is fine. However, that does not invalidate the superiority of lithium batteries.
We are awaiting the mass availability of solid state batteries, you may want to start researching the cons of that battery so you don't miss out on long unhelpful sentences in the future.
Adios.

bassdow:
na talks such as this, dey make me talk.

Una go dey yarn like say the other no get em own PROs and CONs.

1. You say CycleCount, like Lithium chemistry it's self don't have it's own cycleCount,
2. You say Sulphation is realt for LeadAcid battery, but there's something called “pacifying layer” in Lithium chemistry.
3. Every battery chemistry suffer from selfDischarge
4. Every battery chemistry have a lifeSpan and that would diminish even while still on the shelf and still brandNew.
5. what about AGing ?

most things said in here, are nothing but sales pitch. Mind you, I've got Lithium batteries myself. those I harvested, and those I bought.

Dam5reey:
Capacity is stated as 1600VA that is 1200W @ 80% PF
LVD used Lead acid parameters. 21/22V depending on Load.
expect less than 30watts.
if your LFP has BMS , go ahead ensure you have all protection set on the BMS, incase this inverter go do equalization at 30 days interval.

Your LFP must have a BMS.

To add to this, the 700 cycle time has further been reduced by the fact that the batteries have sat for months on the sea and further at the warehouse of the retailer. I have seen a brand new battery at 11.5V. Sulphation is real for LA, another reason to go LifePo4.

durodee:
As I have often said: your battery choice is your choice, the advice given is for those who are yet to chose or open to further consideration.
I started using Lithium in 2020. I have 7 different battery packs now including Pylon Tech US 3000, 5 locally assembled lithium pack with varying capacity from 3-7.5kw and a Felicity 15kw pack. I am a realistic hobbyist. What works is what works. Prior to that I had more than 11 years experience of LA ( from AGM to tubular) . I still have some LA in service- total of 6 200amps 12vs, but likely NOT to procure new ones as I have stated earlier last year or so.
The only common LA variant I have not used are the low volts high amps variant. When I recommended lithium, it was born from usage and reality. I do not hate any battery chemistry neither am I a seller or agent for anyone.
I strongly believe in using a battery chemistry personally before commenting on it. So I experiment a lot and form my own opinion. I still recommend LA for many small setups ( more like use and discard kind of, if your load is indeed small ) but ANYBODY with growing or heavy need is better of with Lithium from the onset. Why buy a motorcycle if you have 6 children?
The sad reality is that most LA brands in Nigeria are from India or China and are expected to be cycled about 700 times in their lifetime. A battery’s cycle life is how many times it can perform a full charge and discharge cycle. Please how many years is that if a battery is cycled daily?

Try Pylontech UP2500 or Pylontech US3000.

Moneyboyz:
Thanks brother, does it have 24v version. My inverter is 24v and what I see are 48v version.

Felicity is not and never has been a good brand: trustpilot dort com/review/felicitysolar dort com
If you want a good quality, ready made LifePo4 battery, go for Pylontech.

Moneyboyz:
I actually bought it brand New.
Used to work great in the past but now it's disappointing.
Is there a service center here in Lagos I can take it to? If yes I would love to take it there for inspection. If they can repair it, I will buy another pack to boost it to 10kw.

His batteries are seriously overpriced. I purchased some from him so I know. However, he sells good quality cells.

truthbetold22:
Is that why a 48v 200ah bank(10kw) should cost 1.2 million Naira? Meritsun 48v 200ah cost $1500 or 850k on alibaba. Is your battery better than meritsun?

Greedy Nigerians!

Thank you.
I can't find their address anywhere, can you please help?

swagifted:
solarco

What is the name of this company?

swagifted:
Set up of a solar company i walked into in wuse... 2.....this is very neat if you ask me(5kva hybrid x two units of 5kwh batteries) . They even have the deye 50kw hybrid inverter in stock.... According to them, this setup cost around 8million. There are 8 units of 570 watts panel on the roof... I came in around past 11am and they were generating about 2.8kw.... Running two units of LG 1hp AC and a small fridge, two computers, a TV plus some lights...

Yes.

Scrit:
I dae reason make I use starlink run internet browsing cafe in a student area

Can it fly 🤔🤔🤔?

I just replaced the Starlink Router with Linksys WRT3200ACM Router using the Starlink Ethernet Adapter, and I can see immediate improvement. Speed went from the usual <20Mbps to ~160Mbps.
Next step is to delete the Starlink Router completely:
https://www.offgridcto.com/2022/05/23/starlink-on-pure-dc-power/

You have a good point.
Just about the same reason I am keeping them.

otis54:
The speed you’re getting is really impressive. Guess those of us in Lagos will have to make do with what we are getting right now. I’m not even complaining because the speed is a lot better than the swift 4G network(28,670 for 10Mbps) I was using before moving to Mtn 5G(30,000 for 300GB). I would have stuck with Mtn 5G if they had unlimited data at the same price range as Starlink but, alas, they don’t.

Here we go:
Location: withheld.

Ayomipoe:
Router is on the way for me. However, my issue was not this bad.
Since you say two separate devices, then I’ll have to concede that maybe you are right, that it is the location.
Can you share your advanced speed test ? I am tempted to ask for location, but that might be a privacy concern.

I think you are quoting the wrong person.
That said, you can integrate a separate router by using the Starlink Ethernet Adapter and enabling bypass mode on the Starlink app.
The speed you'll get is dependent on the band you are connected to: 2.4GHz, 5GHz or 6GHz.
However, your maximum speed will be limited by what Starlink dishy/constellation satellites can provide at any point in time.

HIbreed:
Now I understand. How then did you integrate a foreign router to it to get around 300mps

Yes, I mean two separate starlink devices.
Debug data attached.
Which of the parts did you replace?

Ayomipoe:
This is very weird. And you don’t have obstruction. I still think there is something that will explain why (maybe I am clutching for straws)
When you say 2 locations. Do you mean 2 separate Starlink devices.
Can you screenshot some of you debug data, particularly your cable drop rate.
I also think reopening tickets and complaining thill you get a non generic message.
I had the same issue, they tried to dismiss me in the first message, suggested I move the dish in the second message, sent a replacement part in the 3rd.

BadMaster:
Something is very wrong somewhere.

We may soon find out that speed may depend on your location even though it is not on paper. I have seen some other people complaining about the same thing.
I currently have Starlink installed in two separate locations, both are not getting anything close to 50Mbps.
Support is also lacking.
Another test conducted right in front of the router few minutes ago.

HIbreed:
What do you mean by you now only used the Starlink router to power the dish, can't other router power it?

Starlink cable to the dishy has a proprietary USB-C connector that gets power from the Starlink router.
So, unless you have a customised way of getting power and data through it into your router, it won't work.
Bear in mind that the app only works with the Starlink router as well.

georgee:
Or raise a ticket to complain

Got a generic answer.

BadMaster:
Try Speedtest.net app or its site.

Here we go.

Starlink has never been good for me. This is the speed test done few minutes ago. Device connected on 5GHZ band.

zeestone99:
Lol it's that your reason for calling it less performing. T

Lol, why do you think iPhone and Android users usually disagree?

Valto:
but the fact that it is a clone version doesnt make it less performing. fangupsun CC's are good quality.

The fact that it is a clone actually makes it less performing. I guess it depends on who you ask. Would you compare Fangpusun to Outback, Schneider, Morningstar, Midnite or Victron?

Oshomo12:
Kindly share your experience with the controller, thank you.

Fangpusun is the Chinese clone of Outback and other quality manufacturers. Basically, you'll get what you pay for.

zeestone99:
So I had an experience with a clients mppt.

Not all these mppt are mppt.

When I got there I measured with my clamp meter. And there was a 28 to 30a difference.

The particular Mppt controller is rated 80a and it was showing 70+ Amps on its screen. When I measured with clamp meter I was measuring around 40 amps. The gap was wide. We went to his house to measure the other one of 100a and we got same result, which is around 30a deficit. Home and office controller useless just like that.
I just gave him 80a fangpusun flexmax for the office and he testified good result even in poor weather. It's expensive but then you get value for your money.

So when you get controller of unknown brands do your checks very well. Below is a picture of the said mppt.

fangpusun flexmax is not exactly quality charge controller.

Tommynaku:
Anyone planning to buy some Lithium cells from Alibaba? Please try indicate so we can plan and collabo to reduce the shipping cost.

What’s the cost of shipping 1 CBM from Shenzhen to Nigeria?

And any link to a reputable/trusted Freight forwarding agent or company

I am interested.

Valto:
the company u bought from should be able arrange shipping for you, u mustnt buy one cbm. the selina that was reffered here can ship out even one cell to 1000 cells.

I contacted her but she asked me to wait till she can get 1CBM from a group.

bigrovar:
Finally bit the bullet and jumped onto the Lithium train. Took delivery of brand new grade A Eve Lf280k last week and it has been an exciting journey making them into an SAY bank for a 48v setup.

Before I got the batteries I got a bench power supply to help with top balancing, orings terminal plugs for terminating the BMS balance leads, JBD 7S-20S 200A BMS ILSCO de-ox (for preventing oxidation when two incompatible metals meet)

I also used the opportunity to add to my panel capacity from 3kw to 5kw with the addition of 4x 540w JA panels (thanks to JustAskMannuel)

Currently too balancing the batteries (they are almost balanced currently at 3.6v per cell.

Would be providing updates once setup is complete.

Kindly give me a link to your supplier.