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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 7:26am On Apr 19, 2025
HeavenlyBang:
You can't use a 48v inverter with a 24v or 12v battery. And I doubt you'll find a 48v battery with that budget. Brands don't like making low capacity 48v batteries.
If only he can DIY....
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 3:53am On Apr 18, 2025
Emmalex83:
That means they will change all their existing sumo to DC submersible pump?
It'll reduce the cost of the alternative which is buying loads of solar panels and batteries. Not a bad price to pay.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 5:59pm On Apr 17, 2025
Mrphilia:
Good day everyone,

I'm trying to get this item from AliExpress using the choice. It's just a small instrument for work that doesn't weigh anything. I want to know if I would have to pay custom duty because of the price?
Probability of getting duty is very low, almost negligible.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 4:27pm On Apr 17, 2025
kristien4:
?? ..Any response, abi my comments no dey show again? grin grin
Not recommended, but if you don't have another choice and pipe is not that tight go ahead.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 7:07am On Apr 17, 2025
JUO:
hibernation mode. Group is an advertising place
Lol. Not really. grin
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 2:08am On Apr 15, 2025
Emmalex83:
Good evening my Gurus
Please i want to learn how to properly size a circuit breakers both AC and DC. For example, if i am installing a 10 units of 625w Jinko Solar panels in series with (Voc) 49.11, (Imp) 15.22 and (Isc) 16.22. How do i size my DC Surge and DC Breaker.
Also, how do i size my input AC breaker.
I for type am here but the anti spam bot is kinda thick and hates to see numbers smiley

Attached as a screenshot

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 12:20pm On Apr 10, 2025
jonescosmos:
From DISCUSSION STAGE you should have understood that this guy is either a QUACK INSTALLER or he hasn't done any installation since 2 years ago and you shouldn't have reached the GIVE ME QUOTATION STAGE.

Run oooo !!!
I read this like a relationship advice. grin
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 12:11pm On Apr 09, 2025
Nteogwuija:
12.3v, and your inverter isn't screaming low battery?

I don't know what's wrong with mine. My battery tends to discharge at a faster rate when it's at 12.7v and below. I'm using Cworth's 200ah battery.

I'm using Cworth's recommended charge settings of 13.8v for boost, and 13.6v for float.

Maybe there's something I'm not doing right. I don't know.
One cell may be the culprit. Most lifepo4 cells that are weak are exposed at lower SoC. Is there a way to see the individual cell voltages at the lower SoC?
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:21am On Apr 09, 2025
GloryJoyeux:
First off, it’s parallel capable up to 16 units, so scaling up is no issue. Efficiency-wise, this thing is tight — I clocked idle power draw at just 30W when running a 1.6kWh load, and it only pulled under 100W even with 4kWh flowing. I also put max sustained load of 6kw, it took it like a champ! That’s some seriously optimized idle-to-load performance.
Hello, can you please check the h in front of kW when discussing load as it can be confusing.





GloryJoyeux:
That said, I do have beef with SRNE’s pricing. They’re trying to pass off their gear as premium because they’re UL-listed and in the U.S. market. But their 16kWh battery is way overpriced for what you get. It’s just REPT cells rated at 8000 cycles (anyone can get their hands on this cells, and no guarantee its actually grade A sef), and nothing special inside — no thermal padding, no fire suppression, no fancy BMS features. You can get better-built packs from Deriy, Bicodi, Gospower, Lvtopsun, or Valtech for less.
I agree with you, SRNE batteries are overpriced, will buy Valto or Deriy batteries any day. We dey manage buy their inverters, no way I'm buying their batteries at the current sale price.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt:
Compliant:
Thesame felicity lithium battery that you were complaining few days ago that it does not last?

Now you are saying reason for selling is because you upgraded to 48v?


Kindly let the prospective buyer know the issue so as to make a profound decision

Thank you
Someone called me from a site saying that the 5 kWh SMS lithium battery with an issue, when depleted he experienced difficulty in waking it.

Fast forward one month later, he sent me a message saying he has a barely used, one-month-old 5 kWh SMS lithium battery for sale. The owner is selling it due to an upgrade.

Lol. These guys think some of us are fools.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 9:16pm On Apr 08, 2025
jstemmanex:
Thanks for your comment. I actually plan getting a charge controller with it and panels.

Would you recommend a 24v over a 12v for a newbie
Inverter you showed is a 48v system so charge controller should be compatible with 48v too. So 12v and 24v solar charge controller will not be compatible. So get a 48v solar charge controller.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 7:14pm On Apr 08, 2025
FEGEITOK:
I have a Schneider inverter.

I can attest to the fact that even low current can be utilized by the inverter.

It will charge even when my SRNE refuses to charge due to the low current
Maybe someone already has dropped the input voltage. The default input voltage is usually at 190v. Someone must've used SCP to configure it that way. In the long run not recommended.

BTW it's low voltage not low current, current actually high at low voltage. Cheers.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 4:41pm On Apr 08, 2025
jstemmanex:
Good evening pros, pls I need expert review on the Schneider inverter.

Would it be a good buy
Powerful awesome inverter. If your area is affected by low voltage, as most places in Nigeria, get a good voltage stabiliser if you don't have one. It doesn't tolerate voltage lower than 190v.

Though you can adjust this if you have an SCP. Not recommended to drop the input voltage though. Can charge up to 45A and handle crazy surges.

Note, you practically can't change anything (charging current, voltage cut off, LVD, etc) on this inverter if you don't have an SCP. An SCP is attached.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 3:49pm On Apr 08, 2025
Jefferyzz:
Does anyone here know where I can get a non smart BMS for lifepo4 4s, something cheap, say $15 or less, if U AV a link or anything, kindly indicate.
Check AliExpress

Scan code for a sample.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 7:27am On Apr 07, 2025
codemaster2much:
from macro economics point of view, naija appetite for foreign goods is overwhelming really. The impact on exchange rate and all, I forsee more monetary and fiscal policies to curb this.
Most of the things we need in Nigeria, especially if you are into DIY, are not made in Nigeria. I hardly buy what I can get in Nigeria outside Nigeria. Most times you have no choice but to buy it outside.

Also the blame on exchange rate got nothing to do with individual buyers. The buck stops at the table of the leaders who refused to create economic policies that makes it easy for the country to earn FX. Nigeria makes it almost virtually impossible to export anything out of here. You gotta pay through your nose to ship anything out of here.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 7:22am On Apr 07, 2025
noobody:
This one na outright fraud!!
He is notorious on nairaland
Thank you for confirming what I had in mind. Definitely running a fraud.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 9:31am On Apr 06, 2025
Dansahuni:
Learn to be positive. People make alot more from crypto trading and Forex without any catch. SO NO CATCH. it's not compulsory to join so let those that want a new stream of income without any risk partake. Simple and plain.
Lol. We've been in this space for so long we know offers like this is never altruistic. If you are farming for referral etc be open about it. People who are affiliates always say "if you buy from my link I'd get so so percentage at no cost to you." A Nigeria will often mask this and make it appear as if they are Father Christmas out to help you get rich. So, what's IN IT FOR YOU?
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 12:21pm On Apr 05, 2025
Dansahuni:
To whom it may Concern.....

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Offer too good to be true. What's the catch? 😎
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 11:25pm On Apr 04, 2025
Olamak1:
I guess he bought the usdt directly with NGN using the other deposit option (which comes with charges) and not through p2p. If only he knew that p2p transaction comes with zero fee charges, he'd have taken that route.

That $20, na big money ó!
True. He used other method.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 6:59pm On Apr 04, 2025
maklelemakukula:
The card works and that's great. Hopefully the cashback comes.
They charged me $20 though for converting crypto to fiat for the purchase, but its fine.
Same bybit I use charged you $20? I don't understand,never gotten any charge from bybit since I started using it. Are you sure you are doing what you are supposed to be doing? This is strange.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 3:30pm On Apr 04, 2025
NoonMasamune:
This has to be fake. $20 for PC
If true, I'll buy 20.

Scammers often make their offers so foolish you'd have to be a fool to fall for it. They are truly counting on getting the very gullible of us to fall for it. Such people may not even know how to file for dispute should it go south as it's bound to.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 3:27pm On Apr 04, 2025
maklelemakukula:
Since yesterday I paid, I havent seen the cashback.
The transaction was stuck on pending since yesterday, today it changed to successful. My point is still on zero and I havent gotten any cashback, so im guessing even if they give me cashback, it will take days
Not particularly interested to see how the cash back works. I just use the card to buy things. Surprised to see some cash back. Never got any from my previous fintech app. It was always debit every time I buy and load my card from them.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 10:57am On Apr 04, 2025
maklelemakukula:
I paid already.
Do I need to do anything else to claim the cashback or they'll send it later ?
You'll get cash back automatically as you use your card


amadika:
Bro, do you use Shipping agents in China for your Alibaba shipment?
I'm trying to venture into shopping on Alibaba but most times I see exorbitant shipping fee. How do you bypass the high shipping fees.
Pls help throw light on this.
There are so many shipping agents in China. You just chose one you are ok with. All of them have their k-leg hence why I hardly recommend any. Logistics is often not an exact science, but it works. So DYOR or if you need help pushing you to some here are some you can check out.

https://kreater.africa/

Nonikings (details in photo attached) the number that ends in 2441 is still active.
https://www.nairaland.com/1819824/newly-found-shipping-agent-china

Do your own research (DYOR)

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 11:09am On Apr 03, 2025
maklelemakukula:
Hi bro, I have bought the usdt and I'm ready to make payment on Alibaba.
The supplier hay sent me a trade assurance payment slip. Is there anything worthy of note I should check ?
If deal is ok by you, pay. They'll start processing your orders. Order that I paid for two weeks ago is still undergoing manufacture/customisation. Some already have the goods and will ship within a day or two. While some will start the process after payment. Anyways it's a game for the patient people. Goodluck
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 12:39am On Mar 30, 2025
maklelemakukula:
great! How about their pricing, is it similar to fouani's jinko ? And do you test capacity during/before buying ?
They sell genuine brands.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 7:42pm On Mar 29, 2025
Dam5reey1:
8 units of 555w..
5kva
14.3kwh

Off Grid...
You are doing well.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 5:38pm On Mar 29, 2025
maklelemakukula:
Thanks for the tips.
I saw the tweet and was legit scared. One other dude said he got scammed by someone with 99% completion rate and over 5k orders, scared me more.
Do whatever gives you peace. That said, I've done over $1k transaction there without issues. The thing I've noticed is that most find it difficult to follow the rules of engagement. Crypto space is filled with so many frauds so both seller and buyer are super cautious. For someone that's been in the space for long, it's easy to understand why.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 1:56pm On Mar 29, 2025
maklelemakukula:
I'm using a new bybit account and I'm ineligible to buy from some sellers. Can you please give me suggestions of like 3 people you're almost certain are legit, you can delete when I mention you back
Keep scrolling down, there are many sellers. Check my post above.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 1:52pm On Mar 29, 2025
maklelemakukula:
What number would you consider as high ? Above 10,000




I set the filter @chin37 should I also sort by completed order number or completed rate ?
More than anything after number of orders in a month, check completion rate within 30 days the least I'd do is 98% and the Good Rating percentage (I do 99% to 100% here)

Pay with your account. Don't go paying with company account or third party account to avoid story from some sellers. This is to prevent man in the middle scam.

Notice the seller that was scammed was scammed by a buyer with 79% Good rating. That's not good. I'd rather transact with the 100% seller even though the seller (second image) has lower orders because of the rating.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 4:43am On Mar 28, 2025
BannedUser:
I have been using bitnob before now, but today I used bybit virtual card for the first time to help my colleague make an online payment.

I got almost $4 cash back for using the card. Whilst bitnob charges you 1% (minimum of $1) for topping up their virtual card, Bybit virtual card is even paying me for using theirs. If this service had been available since I started shopping on AliExpress, I would have raked in hundreds of dollars in cashback rewards.
Bye bye to bitnob.
Facts. Had to ditch bitnob with their annoying charges.
Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 4:33am On Mar 28, 2025
maklelemakukula:
BannedUser please let them not ban you oo grin

I read people saying when they try to pay with bybit virtual card, it says 'incorrect cvrv' or something like that. Have you experienced this personally ? Also, what address do you use as billing address, is it a Nigerian address or an address in the USA ? Cos I read someone telling someone else to change location to Usa inorder to remove the 'incorrect Security' message.

Also, which popular p2p seller do you know on bybit that is not a thief and will not run away with my naira grin
Use your Nigerian address. No issues.I always wonder why people have issues with virtual card. I never do.

Chose seller with high number of finished deals (98% and above) that has many orders. You are guaranteed a closed deal.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 2:30pm On Mar 25, 2025
frugal:
What’s your problem?
😂 grin

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