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tchijioke:
Fairly used and fully functional Famicare 1500VA 12v hybrid inverter up for grabs...I need to sell it off cos am considering an upgrade...Price very attractive.

In my humble opinion, I'll suggest you add the attractive price here as it'll surely help some readers make a decision.

olaolu11:
This battery level signal at back of my inverter, how is it used? Do i have a meter connected to it or what?
And the fan is no longer working. Can i diy replace it?

If you use flooded cell and have the sensor cable connected, it'll alert you when to top up distilled water.

Easylearner:
mctfopt
Thanks alot...

For the spd, have seen online that is connected like a breaker but no off and on switch.. does it still need to be Connected to ground.

You may really need to get the services of a professional to get this properly done. Anyways, a surge requires a good earth to work. Take a look at this YouTube video to see how it works.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfXoOfipO08

WalkerMichael:
This is really sad! I became sadder when I realized nothing would be done about this case (they will silence the case) - which means those behind the murder of these policemen wouldn't be fished out and made to face the law. NIGERIA IS GONE!

That's the way the cookie crumbles in Nigeria. Highly connected criminals always walk free, the wannabe criminals are usually the scapegoats. Sadly, the fallen officers are just pawns in the game of chess.

lexi28:
nice, I tried to cut out part of your comment to save space, nah, it didn't work. its all on point. starred.

Thank you

Easylearner:
Good day everyone
Wanna ask some few questions...

How can I utilize this component correctly on a solar system

1. Mcb>> circuit breaker (do i need a circuit breaker when installing and if yes! How do i calculate for the correct rating and the right position to place it)

2. Spd>> Surge protector device ( How can i surge my device, the right way to do it and what determines the rating)

3. Fuse>> when a mcb is already integrated in a system can fuse still be used or the mcb act as a fuse...

4. Is it compulsory to use a battery balancer

5. When connecting a battery in parallel, what's the appropriate number that is idea to connect (i heard 3 column)

I'm asking before i burn my house or spoil the devices.

I'll try to answer this as briefly as possible.

1: The circuit breaker size is dependent on what you are protecting. Eg use 125 percent of the continuous load (maximum current expected to last for three hours or more). For instance, if your maximum load current drawn is 10a, 125% of it is 12.5A, then in that application, you can use a 16A breaker.

2. Your surge rating is usually rated in kilo amps (kA). Because most SPDs on the market use a metal-oxide varistor (MOV), if a 10kA SPD experiences a 10kA surge, it means it'll use 100% of its capacity and will usually display red on the display window which means it is due for replacement. In the market, the higher the kA value of SPD, the higher the cost. So you can just go with either a 20kA capacity or 40kA. Ensure you have a good earth before installing an SPD.

3. You can still add a fuse if you can afford one. The more the protective device, the better your system. Just ensure it is rated accordingly so you don't overfuse (in which case the fuse won't melt on fault current) or under size(in which case the fuse constantly melts even when carrying the normal current).

4. It is not compulsory to use a battery balancer, but good ones which is adequately installed have proven to elongate battery lifespan. If you want to put one, ensure you do at the start of the installation and the battery is of the same make and age.

5. In theory, you can connect an infinite number of batteries in parallel. In practical, the more the number of batteries connected in parallel, the bigger the cross section of cables used to handle the higher amperage involved. So you can safely have more than three parallel as long as you obey the rule of the paralleling batteries and ensure the right size of cable is in use.

If you are in doubt, always check in with professionals around your area as it is never good to dabble in things of this nature which may be dangerous if not properly done.

Experts in the house are free to weigh in. I'm not an expert

Kkings11:
One fact you all should be aware of is this
"The soldiers in that video might be innocent"
Why? THEY ONLY EXECUTED AN ORDER FROM A SUPERIOR, who might have told them that the policemen were kidnappers and they should not let them escape.

The soldiers acted mercilessly with the thinking that they were dealing with kidnappers ( which let's face it we would praise them for if they were really kidnappers).

THE REAL CULPRIT HERE IS THE SUPERIOR WHO GAVE THE ORDER.

Many people will not see it this way, in the army you are trained to obey the command of your superior irrespective of what you may personally think of it. The soldiers simply obeyed the oga's instruction to stop the police by any means necessary. Sadly, I see no justice for the slain officers. Oga go soon talk to oga and that will be the end of it. That is what happens everyday in Nigeria where corruption and crime reign supreme.

IMASTEX:
Men. That is cool just #500 for waybill. How long is the delivery time? Can one just order from any vendor on the platform or it has to be via a third party.

The N500 is not the cost of the waybill. It is the charge you pay at the post office, most of the time, to collect your item you bought from abroad. Sometimes you may be lucky to get the item with free shipping, other times you may have to pay for the shipping. It is dependent on the seller and the item you are buying. But at the end of the day, you usually end up with a better deal than what is obtainable at the local shop near you.

Also, the choice on whether to use a third party shipper or vendor or to buy directly from the sellers is totally dependent on you the buyer. Delivery time ranges between 8 days to up to 60 days depending on the shipping method used. Shipping with FedEx or DHL or UPS comes in under a week but at a higher cost compared to the free shipping. I once got a package delivered under 4 days, though it was a big package (about 1.7kg) shipped via DHL @$20 cost. Free shipping can land in Nigeria between 10 to 21 days. The thing is to just give it a month. I hope this helps.

HRtechnique:
Those are the scam department.
Ensuring the safety of the site for buyers.
That is the entire goal.

Yes the process can be better but the calls is to confirm that you are not fake.

Once they notice your price is unfair or too low or pictures not clear or content not clear, they will call.
Na Naija we dey and they want to be careful

The above is the truth.
I sold my car on Jiji in one day when I paid for boost anyway. Never tried the free version though.

Price was normal.

Pictures super clear.

The thing is, I don't trust the jiji peeps as it appeared that only boosted ads gets seen. That's not really a good business model.

snipesdam:
Then they call you to make it look real. The same number used to call you goes incognito. This attitude shown my jiji only spoils the brand.

A friend experienced something similar to this. A dude called, he gave the address to pick up product. Caller never made it to the place. Next is a call from jiji to upgrade
I guess the only people that stand a chance to sell are only those that paid for the ads. These scammy antics will be their downfall.

ojeysky:
I made sure to avoid shadows, I will try to tilt to the extent feasible. Thanks

All good then

ojeysky:
Bros so I have done the setup; could not get a bus bar for now so I used the DC breaker as the common connection point for both the SPD and PV. However I have noticed that it seem the battery consumption has increased, does the SPD and DC breakers consume power on their own?

Update nevermind the source of drain identified - it's self inflicted.

Secondly, I have moved my stuff to standalone, I was happy to see over 1kw yday at relatively high sunlight. However when it rained and after sunlight came back I lost generation, noting was coming in, I noticed water was still on the panels could that be the reason why I was not generating anything?

Water on the panel can not totally stop generation of power. I'm afraid the standalone system being that close to the building may experience some shadows from it. Check if your connection is ok. I'd suggest you give the solar panels some slight tilt, so that water can run off the panels when it rains. Even if it's 5 degree tilt from the horizontal.

Damn

BetaTechnicians:
Na una contribute to their company

Lol

lexi28:
hi,
basically you actually need to know the overall head of water your pump is required to pull and pump water to. this means depth of borehole, lateral gradient, and height of overhead tank.

popular brands are the Lorentz, and grundfos, and the other Indian and Chinese brands
the Lorentz comes with its own controller (with inbuilt MPPT), the grundfos comes with 2 variants, the CU101 (ordinary on/off switch) & the CU200 that has added features for float switch and generator connections. these controllers usually come as one package, but most retailers sell them separately, so be careful.

when ordering the generic brands, it is best to ask for the data sheets to determine whether it suits your water supply requirements. some people self the controller from 650k and sell the CU200 for 250k. try Google and jiji, before venturing to go to Alaba. I will search for the contact of Auxwell, I think, the last reps of grundfos I know.
some guy in Alaba offered me a pump with 100m head for 130k. it all depends. if you have the funds, go for grundfos or lorentz, (which is more expensive)

I will assume the borehole or water source is ready.if a borehole with standard diameter (6", you will need the pump, 4core flex (some use 2.5mm, but 4mm is better), strain relief PVC cable, tiger pipes (1,1/4"- 1,1/5" based on outlet of pump) or ordinary PVC pipe of same size. if using tiger pipes, they have screw threads, ordinary pipes need to be glued with connectors using PVC gum. then you will need cable ties to hold the electrical cable and strain relief cable to the pipe of your choice.

you will need some kind of rack or pole mount to place your panels, depending on location/size of storage tanks. most steel tanks of large capacity have the solar panels mounted on racks welded atop the tank. if you have space, place panels on pole mounted rack away from trees or tall buildings. you connect wires from panels to controller, and connect wires from pump to controller. the controller is usually placed in a waterproof enclosure under the panel rack, but you could place in anywhere else.

your panels are usually wired in series to achieve minimum startup voltage. some Chinese brands I have seen use a 2s2p config of 300w panels, and it pumps water okay. for pumps like grundfos just check Voc of panel you want and calculate how many you need in series to achieve operating voltage of the pump. same goes for Lorentz.

cheers

This is some premium Intel. Thank you for your service.

IMASTEX:
Here is what I was told today at a phone vendor's place. As I inquired of a particular Nokia make, that hasn't been lunched in Nigeria. Nokia X71 (8.1 plus). "It was obvious the phone can only be ordered online from overseas" I told the vendor. Then she repied as follows:

Phone brands "Nokia" ordered from overseas via Jumia is without warranty. Secondly, It is not a Nigeria specification. Hence, There might be a challenge if there are need for repair. As the exact parts may not be readily available at the Nigeria Nokia Care Centre. Except the person send it back to the country it was ordered from whenever there is a need for repair.
Is the above claims true?
I was almost paying for the one she offered as against my desired spec.

1. What are the differences between global version & the chanise version in phones?

2. Does version have anything to do with the phone's quality?

3. I noticed a wide price gap at a Nokia brand outlet today as against the Jumia online price. Though, that of Jumia is an order from overseas. Does this have anything to do with quantity?



Please how true are the above submissions. I've been doing a little research on what brand & make of phone to purchase within a budget of 100k to 150k. Though, I was kind of considering Nokia & Huawei phones.

Mods you can help to escalate it. Really need to get clarifications.

I bought a Xiaomi Note 3 special edition in 2016. I used phone without issues till December 2018 when it had charging problem. I tried to repair it in Nigeria but it requires a change of the charging port board and part was unavailable. I contacted the store I bought the phone from in China, they told me to send it to them. I did. They repaired the phone @ the cost of $10

I'm rocking the phone as we speak. Buy the phone you want, life is too short to be worried about things of that nature.

Imagine if the situation is reversed and the seller is a Nigerian.

jazzman2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snk3C4m44SY

I always watch Electroboom on YouTube, dude is a hilarious tool.

ceaser:
That strict range of different VoCs for different voltage systems put some question mark on the efficiency. It may raise suspicion that the efficiency at all VoCs viz-a-viz the voltage system may not have a linear relationship in efficiency. Energy may likely be wasted if one goes a higher VoC that that recommended for a particular voltage system. If not for that downside and maybe a few more that may be present, these guys would have been a good value for money. They've even come up with another product with in-built WiFi for remote monitoring.

m.aliexpress.com/item/4000007556126.html?trace

I still think of securing the PowMr just to know who between the two is telling the truth (Penn and Teller tell a lie )

The PowMr appears to have good reviews on Amazon though.

I don't think Powr is original neither is it fake. These guys just APPROACH manufacturers who makes controllers to them. They just slap their name on it. So it's just some little difference between the two. So buy whichever one you fancy, probably, the cheaper of the two.

AutoJoshNIG:
Prof. Okoronkwo Kesandu Ogan was the first Nigerian to qualify as an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist.

He was also the pioneer President of The Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, an organization that was formed in Lagos in 1965.

In 1975, he was appointed as the Chairman, Federal Public Service Commission.

Prof. Ogan, born in 1919, was trained in West London Medical School (1950-52), University of London Medical School (1952-54; 1956-58).

The late Prof. Okoronkwo Ogan was from Bende Local Government Area of Imo state.

Below is a photo of the iconic Medical Practitioner and his family. The photo which was taken in the ’70s features the renown medical practitioner’s, Mercedes Benz.

https://i1.wp.com/autojosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Okoronkwo-Kesandu-Ogan-Benz.jpg?w=900&ssl=1

Source:

https://autojosh.com/see-the-first-nigerian-obstertrician-gynaecologist-and-his-mercedes-benz-photo/

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Hi, Bende is in present Abia State and not Imo. Though it used to be in Imo prior to the creation of Abia State

BetaTechnicians:
You mean it has been in service for over 5 years? I'm thinking of buying one as backup. But which one exactly, the Powmr or Makebluesky?

MakeSkyBlue, then it used to sell for $180

Trippledots:
To anyone wanting to buy meaksky blue mppt should pls read reviews after being used more oh...i learnt it has tracking issues.

I don't know about that. Had seen it in action 5 years and counting...

chris81964:
Victron is telling you that you should stop buying and using Fangpusun. They will take legal action against those that do. Those of you that sell it they promise to come after you.

HaqHaqHaq they don't know what's going on

Montanasnr:
Are we supposed to read all this?

Watch the video.

I watched the whole video. Man was passionate in making things excellent. Nigeria missed a great president. Someone capable of turning around the country. My heart bleeds!

bojbest:
Your mouth too much! Just face your problems. Fatoyinbo doesnt make mouth on social media he takes action. Go to court and die. Bloody bastard

Stop threatening people in a faceless forum. Save the energy for something better.

dorox:
Sending a truck load of well armed policemen to invite a woman who claimed she was raped is just so very wrong. It says to the woman that the police is working for the accused, otherwise a couple of officers could have stopped by her house to deliver the letter in a none threatening way

You made a lot of sense. The police do not need arms to present a letter. They do not need to go all out guerrilla tactics on the invitation. This smirks of intimidation by the police who must've been well paid by someone in the pastor's camp. For those saying Timi is talking so much, he should. That is the only way we get to know what is going on. Most Nigerian police are just mercenaries who follow the highest bidder. I'm surprised that people here are sort of coming for Timi's head. Nigeria is a dangerous country, police is not your friend.

He needs a good prosthetic hands to go with the job. Can't he be flown abroad for correct medical treatment? Oh, I forgot, that is the privilege for the governors and their entourage. I tire.

frozen70:
What is happening to our youths of these days ❓

The allure of power, quick money and women often overrides sensible activities. As we already know it usually never ends well.

OrdinaryNigeria:
Nobody wants to know if this guy is a victim of circumstances. He might ve preached against them, refused to join them, or date a girl who is being toasted by a kingpin etc bc we are helpless, anybody killed we find simple way to ease our mind by linking them to cult. If u are shot dead today, they will link ur death to cultism. Lets wake up.

Unless a case of mistaken identity, it is very hard for cultists to kill non cultists. You can get roughened up, beaten, threatened but never killed unless you are a cultist. But as usual, some of the people reading this and seeing this will still engage in cultism and still join. Sadly, we will continue to read such stories as most never seem to learn from history.

But our security agencies won't even bother to investigate, they'd arrive at the conclusion that it is cult related, which may not be so far-fetched.

Davash222:
So, Nigeria don bad sotey one can’t sleep in peace again

Paparazzi everywhere

Xpac123kid:
Good evening house. I have been following this thread for more than a year now but this is my first time commenting.
Please I want to ask if I can connect 6 units of 200A battery to a 1.5Kva inverter in order to increase the back up time. If yes how do I connect it.

I believe by 200A battery you meant 200AH battery. To answer the question, yes you can connect it. But the question is can the 1.5kva sufficiently charge the six batteries? Also, what is the dc voltage of the inverter? Is it 12v or 24VDC? This will determine how you go about connecting the batteries.

udy821:
https://mercurydirect.com.ng/product/mercury-deep-cycle-battery-200ah-12v-elite-200/
try this site 85k for 200ah . forget the proud guys here
@harizontal123

What did I miss? Proud guys you say? I see a bunch of very helpful guys here offering free solutions to people's problems.