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Technology MarketRe: World's Smallest Power Inverter by mctfopt: 8:53pm On Jun 17, 2019
feflo:
I guess I know what's safe for them and my charge controller can be easily adjusted to safely handle lithium. The technology is still relatively new that's the reason I keep researching about them.

Many thanks for your concern.
Cool, I'm interested in your findings. Kudos.
Technology MarketRe: World's Smallest Power Inverter by mctfopt: 7:27pm On Jun 17, 2019
feflo:
I plan to hook them up with my solar system at home and use for about a week before knowing how efficient they are.
Can you safely do that? Do you know the maximum charging current that it can take? These guys hate to be abused. Lol.
Technology MarketRe: World's Smallest Power Inverter by mctfopt: 7:25pm On Jun 17, 2019
feflo:
It comes with a motherboard (pix attached), I suspect the BMS is incorporated into this board.
All the cells are good, if not for the fact that I've been a little busy I would have been done with the testing.

Thanks
Just like you suspected, the BMS may probably be incorporated into the control board. This is awesome, I'm on the lookout for a not-so-expensive lithium setup these days. So update the house on how it goes. Thank you.
Technology MarketRe: World's Smallest Power Inverter by mctfopt: 4:34pm On Jun 17, 2019
feflo:
The lithium batteries originally comes as a 48vdc 60amps set, after dismantling I got 2pcs of 24vdc 60amps batteries.
Interesting, how much is it and what's the run hour on say 100watt load?
Technology MarketRe: World's Smallest Power Inverter by mctfopt: 4:32pm On Jun 17, 2019
feflo:
Dismantling my lithium batteries out of curiosity and to ascertain the condition of each cell.
Did you see a BMS?
Was any of the cells bad?
What's the capacity of the lithium battery?
NYSCRe: NYSC DG Gives Update On The Payment Of New Minimum Wage by mctfopt: 10:54pm On Jun 14, 2019
He did not say anything.

It could take effect next 10 years going by the article.
RomanceRe: Man Sues Fiancee For Calling Off Wedding by mctfopt: 6:54pm On Jun 14, 2019
Erediauwa:
I also transferred N 300 , 000 to her account when she started disturbing me for her balance.




Her balance? Balance of what actually? Is she selling herself to him for 500k? The normal Northern marriage does not exceed 200k even if she's the daughter of the Emir.

Make the guy surfree with the lies abeg.
He may not be lying as there is always bank statement to verify the transfer
CrimeRe: Rape Allegation: Chetachi Onwume Suspended By Rivers State Lawmaker by mctfopt:
Do the crime, do the time.

Kudos for the lady for standing up to the sister's rapist
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 9:30pm On Jun 12, 2019
hotdealz:
What is BMS? huh

Well, below is the strange way I connected lithium batteries from "dead laptop batteries" to my rechargeable fan. The fan can now blow at very high speed for more than 24hours non stop. It's been working like that for 3 months now, no issues at all and I didn't use BMS anywhere.

I will never use that rubbish they call battery that came with the fan again! I wondered why they use the battery in the first place. Something that barely blows for 5 hours at the lowest speed. angry
Do you have a spot welder? I noticed one of those pink batteries that look like Samsung batteries were spot welded.

How many of the 18650s did you use and what is the wattage of the fan?

I'm also interested to know the voltage and amps of the charger you used for charging the batteries.

I'm just curious about anything renewable energy so pardon me for the questions cool
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 9:28pm On Jun 12, 2019
wirinet:
I agree that it depends on situations and applications. Imagine NEPA loadshedding your house to 1 hour supply per day. You virtually "download" your whole 24 hour electric usage under 10 minutes.
Also imagine traveling long distance on an electric car and running out of charge. Would it not be a dream to be able to drive into a charging station and get a full charge at the same time it takes to fill a traditional petrol engine car.
I love the charging rate. Of course, one can buy it if he can afford it. If it lives up to the specification, it'd pay for itself over time. But of course, anyone can always buy the type of batteries they can afford without breaking the bank. I may give this a try. Fingers crossed.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 7:53pm On Jun 12, 2019
Trippledots:
shocked shocked shocked 100k for a 14.4v 30ahr battery?

maybe for aerial vehicles or something like dat oh, but for energy storage for home power supply? its well ni oo
You can charge it under 6 minutes and get 20,000 cycles. That, I think may be enough to dole out that money grin
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 6:06pm On Jun 12, 2019
wirinet:
Introducing Lithium Titanate (Li2TiO3) batteries. These are future technologies for electric storage. They have a cycle of over 20,000 cycles and can be drained to 95% DOD. 20,000 cycles means 54 years if cycled everyday.
This battery would probably outlive the owner. The draw back right now is the huge cost and the usual lithium chemistry issues.
Yeah, you can even drill through it without any risk of explosion.

I recently watched a youtube review of this battery in which the youtuber bought the batteries at Aliexpress at a cost of $276 or approximately N100k with free shipping for a lot of 6. The capacity was quoted to be 2.4V @30AH each cell.
TravelRe: Detailed Explanation Of ‘passenger Manifest’ & Its Importance by mctfopt: 6:59am On Jun 11, 2019
SmallmebigGod:
Nice write up.

I once stole a ladies number from the passengers manifest. What happened after is a story for another day wink smiley
angry
CrimeRe: Innocent Tochukwu Uche Killed In MOUAU In Attempt To Steal His Bike (Graphic) by mctfopt:
dayleke:
If wishes were horses,........
....beggars will ride cry
CrimeRe: Innocent Tochukwu Uche Killed In MOUAU In Attempt To Steal His Bike (Graphic) by mctfopt: 3:19pm On Jun 09, 2019
I wish we had CCTVs in most places to review when such crimes are committed.
I wish we had a functional forensic police department.
I wish we had the database of every Nigerian.
I wish we had people who care to solve crimes.
I wish.... cry
Technology MarketRe: World's Smallest Power Inverter by mctfopt: 7:42am On Jun 08, 2019
feflo:
I have 2pcs of 24v 60amps lithium batteries. Presently undergoing some test may put it up for sale if I'm okay with the performance. Watch out.
Do keep us updated on your findings, if not for the prohibitive cost, lithium batteries appears to be the way to go these days.
CrimeRe: Dad Recounts How His 15-year-old Daughter Died From AIDS by mctfopt: 11:58am On Jun 06, 2019
Henri8:
Hope that wife is no longer living with you and that wife's cousin is dead by now because somethings cannot and should not be forgiven.
Perp is dead and the man has broken up with wife.
CrimeRe: Dad Recounts How His 15-year-old Daughter Died From AIDS by mctfopt:
Electdbahdguy:
I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT MEN GAIN FROM HAVING SEX WITH CHILDREN WITHOUT BREAST OR CURVES OR ASS!!

HOW DO YOU FEEL AS YOUR PENETRATING THAT TIGHT HOLE?? WASN'T SHE CRYINGhuh YET YOU HAD THE GUTS TO THRUST. DAMN!!!!

THAT WAS HOW I WORE MY BOXERS IMMEDIATELY NKECHI TOLD ME SHE'S A VIRGIN. 30 YEARS OLD VIRGIN. ME NO WAN SEE BLOOD NI. SHIT NOT FOR ME!!!

MEANWHILE, YOU'RE A P. U. S. S. Y FOR NOT KILLING THE MAN WHEN YOU FOUND OUT. SHOT IN THE HEAD, LEAVE NO TRACE.
When he found out, the perp has already died

Read the full gist on Twitter here and broke up with the wife.
PoliticsRe: Meet Ololade Abdulai Akinsanya, MC Oluomo's Son Who Graduated In The U.S by mctfopt: 10:23am On Jun 05, 2019
I wish we could stop making some type of people famous.
Technology MarketRe: I Build Lithium Power Pack And Power Wall Of Any Size For Solar And I by mctfopt: 11:26am On Jun 04, 2019
This problem could've been resolved if there is communication between the two. But as with most Nigerian service provider, once they get paid they go MIA. Nothing hurts your relationship with a client as ignoring them when they have a problem. Even if you are swamped with work, three sentences is all that may be needed to de-escalate the issue from becoming a full blown irreversible issue as is the situation now. Anyways, the deed is already done and many coming afterwards will think twice before dealing with the OP. GOODLUCK.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 10:56am On Jun 04, 2019
Technology MarketRe: I Build Lithium Power Pack And Power Wall Of Any Size For Solar And I by mctfopt: 6:25pm On Jun 03, 2019
Trippledots:
Wasn't aware of any missing parts
Oh, that does not look good.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 5:51pm On Jun 03, 2019
OgogoroFreak:
Please, help me check the specs of this genuine USA solar system...

https://www.goalzero.com/shop/portable-power/goal-zero-yeti-3000-lithium-portable-power-station-app/

...as I want to buy it but I don't understand much of its specs and ratings.
I've seen good reviews of this unit, but I still won't buy it as the price does not justify what it can do. I think it's an overpriced piece of equipment. I'd rather buy myself some premium Lifepo4 batteries rather than this expensive piece of backup powerbank.
Technology MarketRe: I Build Lithium Power Pack And Power Wall Of Any Size For Solar And I by mctfopt: 2:12pm On Jun 03, 2019
Trippledots:
I GOT A BATTERY PACK FROM YOU ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO....ALL I WILL SAY IS I WON'T BE BUYING ANYTHING FROM YOU IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. embarassed

PROS
-DELIVERED ON PAY ON DELIVERY CONDITION.

CONS
-AGREED BATTERY PACK CAPACITY WAS REDUCED WITHOUT PRE-INFORMING ME. I HAD TO FIND OUT AFTER ASKING AGAIN JUST TO BE CERTAIN OF DELIVERED CAP. SELLER SAID COST OF ITEMS WERE HIGHER THAN HE EXPECTED SO HE REDUCED MY CAPACITY WITHOUT INFORMING ME FIRST. (WAYBILL COST IS ON THE BUYER FYI)
-BATTERY STOPPED CHARGING AFTER A FEW DAYS OF RECEIVING IT.
-CONTROL BOARD ALSO STOPPED WORKING. (BIG DEAL BECAUSE LITHIUM BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE IF NOT WELL PROTECTED DURING CHARGING)
-BATTERY SELF DISCHARGING FAST, HAD TO DISCONNECT BOARD
-AFTER RECEIVING PACKAGE I PAID HALF OF IT BECAUSE I WASN'T SURE THE PACK WILL PERFORM. THAT SINGULAR DECISION SAVED ME FROM WASTING MY TOTAL MONEY...(MEANWHILE I RENEGOTIATED PRICE WHEN I DISCOVERED CAPACITY DELIVERED WAS BELOW AGREED.)
-ASKED FOR A REFUND FIRST AND WILL RETURN THE BATTERY, BUT WAS TOLD TO RETURN BATTERY FIRST THEN RECEIVE REFUND WHICH I DISAGREED TO. AFTER A WHILE SELLER STOPPED READING NOR REPLYING MY MESSAGES. DIDN'T PICK CALLS EITHER
-WIRING AND PACKING WAS QUITE FLIMSY AND SOME NAKED WIRES TOO WERE NOTICED, WHICH I TOLD SELLER ABOUT. HE ONLY SAID IT WAS HIS BOY THAT PACKAGED THE BATTERY. NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL

REVIEW-
HE DOES SELL A LITHIUM PACK BUT BUY AT YOUR RISK OF NOT GETTING VALUE FOR MONEY SPENT OR LOW QUALITY PRODUCT.

TC
Thank you for the wholesome review. I saw where the OP said the bank has no BMS, is this something you were aware of prior to purchase?
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:13am On Jun 03, 2019
hardywaltz:
Solar Generators?
How efficient are those.
I advised a colleague against it but he insist on buying it.
It depends on the make, model, and type of lithium batteries in play. People often tend to overload portable all-in-one solar system aka solar generator. Some of them are built for emergency, camping situation and as backup, not as main source of energy supply.

What to consider while buying is to know the size of battery and hence load you'll safely run on it.

It is a handy device to give one a taste of the renewable experience. In my experience, most solar generators from China usually have capacity far less than the stated capacity. It is not hard to see a 48WH solar generator labeled as 480WH capacity. It's made in China and they can afford to stick any label on their product without any repercussions.

Also, most of them use the lowest quality lithium batteries and $1 BMS, lol, to construct the solar power generator.
PoliticsRe: Shehu Sani Cautions Pastor Kumuyi: Let Nigerians Express Their Views by mctfopt: 9:29pm On Jun 02, 2019
He should also remind them to breath.
SportsRe: Neymar Denies Claim He Raped A Woman He Met On Instagram (Video) by mctfopt: 9:26pm On Jun 02, 2019
Ok. Shouldn't there be punishment for accusers of this nature if it is proven beyond reasonable doubt that they lied? Should we always allow them to walk scot free to try again later in the future? I think the law should make examples of these fake #MeToo ladies who try to bring most great men down for their own selfish agenda.
TravelRe: From Frying Pan To Fire In Search Of Greener Pastures. My True Life Experience. by mctfopt: 9:25pm On Jun 01, 2019
justwise:
Did he tell his childhood friend that he was coming to the UK before leaving Nigeria?
That's a good question, you don't just barge into a country and call up someone simply because you happen to be friends when you were kids. The entitlement mentality exhibited by some people can be nauseating. Most people living outside Nigeria live a very organised life, if anyone plans to visit, they should first of all inform the "friend" of how long they plan to stay to give the host the chance to check if it's something they can handle. Informing the friend you are visiting without telling the host in clear terms you want them to accommodate you may lead to them "not picking calls" when you ask for help.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 5:45am On May 31, 2019
duwdu:
It's now 4 pm and the situation has not improved. (Attached.) Hmm, I guess that does it practically for this solar day?

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Constant cloudy days and rain are the bane of solar energy users during the rains. But the good news is when the rain is over and the sun gets to blaze, the yield you'd get will far outstrip that which you'd harvest during the dusty dry season.
Christianity EtcRe: Bishop Emmanuel Esezobor Demanding Sex From Me - Lady by mctfopt: 5:38am On May 31, 2019
People give religious leaders too much power, so much power that most of them thinks they can do ANYTHING and get away with anything. Sadly, in this part of the world, religious leaders are like gods, whatever they say is taken as the best and final say. Before I used to think they have power only over the poor, these days, even the rich dance to their tunes.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 9:12am On May 26, 2019
helpee:
okay. But they are normal ceiling fans. Are there energy saving ceiling fans maybe I can replace all the fans too. The fans are the normal ceiling fans we were using before as well as one small ox fan( the smallest size) which we put off by 11pm. Are u saying someone is selling energy saving fan here for 25k or what?
Yeah, there is someone selling low energy ceiling fans here. And yes, there are low energy fans which don't consume as much energy as the conventional fan.

https://www.nairaland.com/390522/solar-energy-complement-fta/533#78677557

Not affiliated with seller though.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:49am On May 26, 2019
helpee:
Once again, thanks for your input. I now have two systems. Like I said, I paid for that 33 bulbs package first. It came with 33 LED solar bulbs(DC), 2 controllers, 2 200 amp batteries and 6 100w panels. The bulbs were 5w but very bright. I told him to create a completely new points for the 33 bulbs apart from security lights. He did it in such a way that the security lights goes by 7pm on its own and goes off by 7am on its own. Based on your advice, I now got a new single unit using my fformer 3.5kva inverter. This new company brought 4 200ah ALL GRAND BATTERIES, 6 340W SOLAR PANELS, 60AMP CHARGE CONTROLLER. I TOOK most of the bulbs away from from the unit allowing the initial 33 bulbs to run. So I have tested the two systems but I must confess, the guy with the 33 bulbs system is more reliable and efficient. I would have gone for his other packages. Why? The light is never off come what may. I run a hospital within but we don't put any big thing on the solar inverter other than one computer unit, 2 LED TVs and about 13 ceiling fans with some energy bulbs. But the single unit still trips off sometimes around 4am once there is no light. And you have the inverter to control as you wish. But for the direct solar...no inverter, you have nothing to worry about. You don't care about overloading it. Just on light and go. I think they have calculated it so much cos I begged him to make it 35points even if I will buy the bulbs and other stuffs but he said he was only generating energy to sustain the 33 bulbs for 24hrs. He said he could do it such that the light will only go on when someone enters the room and goes off when they leave but I told him I don't want. It means during the day, as long as someone is in the room, light must go on. Since there is light, we can as well put it off rather than running the battery down fast. So far so good, I have less to worry about the direct solar. Just press switch, you have light. No inverter to beep. Nothing to do at a for now. But the solar inverter ..you need to consider the load so you don't run down the battery fast. For the solar, it has been well structured for you. I am still observing the two systems but so far so good, it has never failed to bring bright lights both day and night. I would have considered his solar fan package too cos he said that one too will run anytime without failure but I didn't believe him.
13 ceiling fans (especially the non energy saving fans which I saw someone selling her for 25k) is approximately 1300W which is a bit high considering the number of batteries you have. Hence the reason it may go off compared to the 5w bulbs system (5w*33bulbs= a mere 165w) whose load is much smaller.

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