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brightk:
my oga u de reach here.. na everytin i won know oo boss... make i dm u na make de run am offline

Lol. I'm everywhere. You can send me a mail though or you can ask here. Whichever you chose is ok by me.

brightk:
good day everyone,

I am new to this aliexpres stuff. and i would be needing all the guidance i can get.. 1550 pages nor be small matter

What do you want to know?

Controller360:
Good day everyone, Anyone knows why most headphones on AliExpress big save sale are not shipping to Nigeria?

Are we using a different app?

dollarnaira:
Nothing much bro just an added info. Not degrading your calculation.

No wahala.

dollarnaira:
Multiply by 0.8 (80%} = 5.28hrs

Did you see the APPROXIMATE 6 hours even when I got 6.6 hours in the quote?!?

psucc:
Nice. Build! How much will it cost to have this setup witttth all necessary components.
Does it2,ww#ithh l$sss, have an inbuilt inverter, charge controller etc?
What and what can it power after sunset?
Strictly to be charged with solar panels, what wattage can do it in South South, with lesser sunlight?

I need to start somewhere. My major need is to charge laptop forr my work during daytime while the family powers tv(32", Decoder and 6 units of 10w bulbs. Fans and others can wait.

Add up all your load in watts

Then divide 1300wh (1.3kwh) with it to get the backup hours.

Eg if your total load is like Tv = 55w , decoder = 20w, bulbs 60w and fans (I don't know type so I'd assume 60w for one)

Total load = 55+20+60+60 = 195w

Total time of backup = 1300/ 195 = 6.6 hours. So we will be looking at approximately 6 hours or thereabouts with such load.

swagifted:
solar generators are good for mobility...you can just put in your car..drive to a park and garden and provide energy for several needs. with your fixed system at home am sure you cannot easily do the same.

If mobility ain't a part of use case you totally don't need a solar generator. But if you need power on the move or for a short stay at a location without power, then totally get yourself one.

Dam5reey1:
Don't Buy Lead acid in 2025 abeg..
We just replaced a Lead acid with this

It only managed 52,369AH, approximately 261 Cycles less than 2 years e don degrade to 10% capacity

Now we have installed 3.6kwh with 1.5kva Hybrid

I have people who swore that LA is cheaper. I no dey convince anyone. They'll learn.

fuckboys:
omo you're right, they just took light and the shocking have stopped.

It's leaking from the mains. How do I trace this?

Try running an independent earth. When you've done this, remove the "follow come earth" which most times ain't effective.

fuckboys:
it's just the battery handles and terminal that is shocking but the inverter is not.

Please who can help me resolve this issue.

Only the battery and terminals of the battery that are shocking nothing else.

This type of "shocking" problem is almost always caused by some form of leakage of the 220V AC mains voltage.

Many devices and appliances have a small leakage current that only becomes noticeable if there is no proper earth (ground) connection.

Test for AC Leakage: Use a multimeter to measure AC voltage between the battery metal parts and earth ground. Any significant AC voltage indicates a faulty charger or wiring issue that must be fixed or replaced

Dam5reey1:
They were not meant to die actually..
You can check the USD you got it then you will know it was not Cheap.
Most want cheaper and last long products now.

$71 then. ₦ was so cool then. Oh well.


Before that bought two Fangpusun in 2016. Still kicking today.

fuckboys:
Letting it go for 60k. Used like new.

60a powmr CC

I have a MakeSkyBlue type of this SCC. That thing refused to die. 2018 and still kicking.

Mavor:
Thank you. Your thoughts on this guy's product here? -> https://www.nairaland.com/390522/solar-energy-complement-fta/2040#135376179

Based on other people's experiences, I wouldn't recommend it. But if you are into DIY, you can always buy it. Should the BMS still behaving a certain way you don't like, you can always swap it out.

You can still buy it and update the thread. Nothing beats experiencing something yourself

fuckboys:
Bread, omo the mppt specs on this inverter is bloody. Also has a wifi communication port.

If you buy up to thirty pieces of inverter in China, you can have whatever name you like printed on the inverter. If you like Plantain as name, you'd get it.

China doesn't care. They just want to sell.

maklelemakukula:
There's a high chance of buying fake in a market near me, can you point me to any shop in particular. The aliexpress link of a store that sells original will also be good. Thanks bro

@innov8 are you still in the business of selling MCBs? If yes, someone needs to buy.

Trippledots:
Clean 10kva Victron Quattro available.

No issues...

Not repaired...

Designed in Netherlands, made in India..

Small money!!

N2.5m! ( A new unit now is 4m+)

Serious machine

AndroBlaze:
I didn't get it at first, I take it you mean the 20kwh battery is in her house in Nigeria shey?

I was confused why anyone abroad would have that sort of battery and not use it to save on their truly killer electricity bills.

Yeah, in her Nigerian home.

Another has 60kwh set which also gets used only in Christmas.

maklelemakukula:
Where to buy original chint or tomzn please

Check a market near you. Or you can order from AliExpress

Mavor:
I will do more research into it before I make the purchases next week when I am back in town. Thank you for your guidance.

I have a friend that stays London. She has 20kwh of lithium which she uses only in Christmas.

The rest of the year it just sits. Except for like two or three times a year some of the nephews/nieces visits the house.

No issue.

ajabani4allah:
Better, That thing na on/off switch

That's not an ON and OFF switch, it's a Manual Transfer Switch which can replace the usual knife changeover switch.

jonescosmos:
This looks fake to me, I know the OEM to be Hager not TOMZN. Moreso, the model has failed multiple times at currents greater than 40A.
I recommend you use the MTS MCB as attached below if your load is going be more than 32A. This has an internal mechanical interlock that switches off the common load when you switch on the backup load and vice-versa.

Tomzn has this too: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJQqchs

Mavor:
That is what some of these guys do here. When a learner comes and ask lots of question, it gets to a point where they start becoming very hostile. I don't understand this weird behaviour but it is common amongst lots of Nigerians. Me, I no send am.

Ask your questions, you'd surely get answers.

If A no answer, B go answer.

Cheers.

IsinJoe:
Yes. I finally received it like a week ago. Although i paid customs fee. Got a call from fedex for me to pay the money so it can be released from custom and i did. I thengot the package the next day

Recommendation: next time use third party shippers. FedEx and UPS shipping almost always comes with a crazy import duty.

Dam5reey1:
At this point, Seems your posts needs to start getting reported for spamming, it's not longer normal inquiry.

You will still ask if the responders are legit or not.

Chief, why?

Richiee9:
E don dey Nigeria like this shey? And when I fit receive am like this? No vex for my troubles

This is air shipping, you just have to wait for that call to pick up or delivery.

fuckboys:
So after the advice I got from my bosses here, I decided to change my breaker and I saw this.

I've installed a new Schneider 63a breaker, let's see how it goes tomorrow.

Obviously this is a fake dc breaker, I hope this si what has been causing all my charging issues.

If it's a Schneider breaker you bought, there is a 95% chance the Schneider is fake. Just saying.

https://www.nairaland.com/390522/solar-energy-complement-fta/1346#120371763

https://www.nairaland.com/390522/solar-energy-complement-fta/1793#131627280


https://www.nairaland.com/390522/solar-energy-complement-fta/1346#120377733

Richiee9:
Omoh 90 days Bleep. They said they'll deliver before Jun 2 I used express sha and they said it's the fastest

Sea shipping is at least 8 weeks long. Express or not

Guyincna:
Hello house can I use Ac cable to connect solar panels down to the inverter?

Yes, you can. but is it recommended? No.

Preator:
Seeing almost 500k. 290 for materials and 200 for logistics. Feels exorbitant just to add panels. Shopping around for another quote

The solar PV cables can easily set you back over ₦200k

The stated cost I quoted above is not inclusive of cables.

Preator:
Thanks so much. They are actually 1200w heaters.

What kind of installation cost should i expect for the 10 panels? I live on the ground floor of a two storey building

Depends on a lot of factors

Cost of hiring ladder/ scaffolding cost

Area

Expertise of installer/material installer plans to use

Etc.

I've seen installation done at 200k, and installation done at 300k. Both is worth what they say. As they didn't use the same material/tools.

Richiee9:
I bought from Alibaba too and they said it will be delivered between now and Jun 2 should I be worried?

Sea shipping takes between 60 to 90 days. It's a game for the patient.

temi4fash:
1000W is quite high for a 1Hp AC.

Does this dehumidifier mode cool the room?

That 1000W is the maximum power it can consume. This 1000W is not constant; the cooler the room, the more the consumption drops. You may see this 1000W reading when you enter a room that is hot and crowded, especially when the sun is shining at its hottest outdoors.

Does a dehumidifier mode cool a room? Yes, it does, but not as much as the cold mode of the air conditioner. It’s still effective, especially at night. Also, it depends on personal preference-some people like their rooms super cold, while others prefer just a cool room.

If you have an inverter AC, experiment with the temperature settings and modes to find the sweet spot between cooling and energy consumption. Having an inverter AC is already a big win for energy conservation on your renewable energy journey.