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dalamilove:
Please does anyone have an idea about this solar, is it better than mono

This is a very good fake Jinko solar panel. I'll suggest you don't buy it.

noobody:
New year,new scams ooo,

Beware ooo,

Nor make them use your hard earned money collect first cash out..

Do your due diligence,

Use verified escrows only

Seconded. Boy are really looking for money after end of year big spending spree

LandMann:
Okay. Thank you for your expository. But how do I start sourcing for reliable third party shippers based in china that can handle the delivery for my order from China? Do you know your third party shippers well? Are they relatives based in china or do you have relatives in China that know them well?

At bolded, a big NO.

I found my third party shippers via checking online for em. Some of them may look sketchy but they do deliver in my own case. Please it's always advised to do your own research as I can't vouch for any of these third party shippers (yes I've once used them and they delivered). I'm also in no way affiliated to them. That being said you can check out the following

1) Nonikings Logistics (the Chinese number that ends in 2441 is on Whatsapp)

https://www.nairaland.com/1819824/newly-found-shipping-agent-china#24807137


2) Hart Logistics

https://www. hartlogistic. com /shipping-from-china-to-nigeria/

And others.

LandMann:
OK. Thank you for the clarification. But I'm wondering, how will I get the third party shipping company to pick up and deliver an order I place?

Before you make the order, you will chat up the seller and inform them that you have a shipper in China and then give the seller the shipper's address to send your package(s) to.

This is standard practice in Alibaba, in AliExpress some sellers may agree to ship to your shipper in China, while others will not. AliExpress sellers often like to leave logistics for AliExpress to handle as they are insured, in the event of loss, AliExpress covers the cost of the item. Thus, many sellers in AliExpress are hesitant to use third party shippers, but Alibaba sellers (usually accustomed to big buyers) are accustomed to buyers having shippers, so no biggie here.

That said, I've used third party shipper in both AliExpress and Alibaba. The highest a seller can say is no, I'll chat up another seller that may likely say yes.

LandMann:
Hello. Can you provide more information on the third party shipping? How's it done? How do you pick a third party shipper? Is it insured like AliExpress standard shipping?

Also, what is the best payment method to use now for payment on AliExpress?

Sorry for the many questions.

Do drop your ph num in response so I can recharge your line. Thank you

Third party shippers are just logistics companies not affiliated with AliExpress or Alibaba.

Are they secured like AliExpress shippers? Well, yes and no, it depends on the logistics company you use. But I've never lost a dime using many different logistic companies based in China; I may just be lucky.


There are many fintech companies that can facilitate payments for USD transactions. They include and not limited to Klasha, Bitnob, Chipper Cash, etc or you can open a dollar account and get your dollars in the black market and deposit in your dollar account. There are also individuals here that can help you make payment (do your own research on that).

Drgreatone:
Want to get 2 300watt panel cos of space and future expansion rather than 3 200watt but their voltage is over 30v, is there a way to step it down to 25v which is within safe limits? Getting a pwm seems a waste to me as the specs of most I av seen is similar to my inverter own and money for mppt never complete. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

Buy a PWM. It's more cost effective, given the scenario you described above.

Olamak1:
On the second paragraph, gtbank only makes the offer available during major AliExpress sales. Right now, there's nothing like that.

Oh, thought as much.

legendarygeo:
So my point is I'll keep saving till I get 460k because I have 420 at the moment but everything I am hearing about this shipping and delivery is scary because this is all my money 💵 oh..lol...
And then, do you think that $80 dollars off is feasible?
Please, just advise me, the prices of drones in Nigeria are too high.
If there is a WhatsApp group, I don't mind being added 09017278285
Thank you.

Don't ship your drone with normal shipping. I'll suggest to get a third party shipper. Your device may likely be seized by the customs citing one useless security infringement that is non existent in our constitution or outrightly stolen. The third party shippers know how to navigate the customs wahala and duty.


GTB dollar card offered some of my friends up to $50 during the Christmas sales, dunno if it's still giving such a discount now.


I once bought a DJI drone off Alibaba, three years ago, crashed it on my second time using it

Had to send it back to China for repairs (saw hell as many courier companies refused to take it citing fears it'll be stolen or seized). And had a seamless return (of course using a third party shipper) when it's fixed. Drone still flying

adrusa:
I have this Tactel/Chevron 15KWh LFP that is made up cells with terminals at both ends as in the picture. Is anyone here familiar with that kind of LFP cells? Are they available in the market?

What type of LFP cells? S168 LFP cells?

samnaija:
In short through my personal experience , I never sell any of my gadgets after an upgrade, I usually keep them as back up..... in solar always be prepared for any disappointment...

I have two inverters as backup

Ferdiwar:
I was shocked too.
I got to know this when I was in the market for panels and reached out to Coscharis Technologies for Jinko panels, when I told the lady that their price for 555w was way higher than what I was offered for the 575w in alaba that was when she asked me to request for the S/N of the panels they offered let her verify if it's the original or fake, well my shock was shocked with the outcome.

I ended up getting the Longi as they only had the 555w in stock and I personally verified all the panels from Longi website before leaving with the panels.

That's a good update, so fellas now know to check as these our boys in Alaba no dey hear word.

Ferdiwar:
You'll be amazed by level of the quantities of fake Jinko panels in Nigeria now and I fear it will surpass the original ones soon as the demand for Jinko panels are increasing daily.

For real? Didn't know they are into Jinko now. I always get from authorised dealers.

lovediehatelive:
This is strange!

What if the building itself has protection against thunder.

Will the solar setup need a different protection

If EFFECTIVE, then you have nothing to worry about. But if it's not, then you may be in for a surprise when the rains starts.

microgiant:
It is installed on the fence.

Oh, cool. This works too.

kristien4:
That not too bad don discourage..lol. let me just buy once and for all. Please which brands are first tier.??

First tier include the following, note all of them have also "Alaba levels" (fake types):

1) Jinko

2) Canadian Solar

3) Trina Solar Panels

4) Longi

5) JA Solar

6) Era Solar

7) Yingli

Etc

Look for the real dealers to avoid buying "label" as they often refer to the fake types. Beware of 'labels" when buying Canadian and Trina Solar panels. Alaba vendors have a particular fixation in faking these two panels.

Good luck.

lovediehatelive:
Na wa o.

Please is it just inverter it can affect or it can affect other things like battery, charge controller solar panels

I've seen an instance where thunder storms damaged 16 numbers of 350w solar panels, the inverter (which is a hybrid) in one day. Till today due to the cost of replacing those items, the organisation do not use renewable energy. Though they later installed an active thunder protection AFTER the damage.

The majority of Nigerians don't like to spend money on protective devices, they often seen it "unnecessary" .

kristien4:
Abeg...is Africell a good solar panel brand?

Not too bad. I've used it in the days of freestyle for solar panels.

These days I no longer freestyle

First tier or nothing.

lovediehatelive:
Please Pardon my curiosity o.

This one I'm seeing thunder there, hope it didn't directly strike your device?

And please what should one do to protect solar system against thunder

1) Lightning arrestor

2) A good earth for the inverter

3) SPD (surge protective device) installed

mikeayus:
Please which do you think is better Powmr or Felicity MPPT Charge controllers?

I may be biased, but I'll say it is PowMr. This is because I have a friend that was having so many issues with his Felicity charge controller, but when he changed to PowMr, the problem disappeared.

bbeckky:
Good morning fam.
Pls I need help from the experts in the house. Few months ago, my inverter (1.2kva) got damaged by thunder. We called the installer and he said the company doesn't have the board available as at then that we should buy sachet inverter pending when they'll have it. But we decided rather than buying a sachet inverter that we shud fix it elsewhere. But ever since we got this new board it has never worked well, if we put on the TV, it'll say overload, we can't do fan and TV concurrently, it'll be screaming overload. We have returned this inverter more than 3times for the guy to fix the issue yet nothing. This last time is even worst, we can't put on ordinary light, it's not powering anything at all. And now Alaba has closed till next year. Pls any idea what we can do because it's really frustrating me

Try another repair centre or go to Arena and get the inverter fixed. The guy you keep returning it to may actually not be doing anything to it or simply incapable of fixing this issue.

mikeayus:
Hello everyone,

Please how much can I get a 100A PowMr MPPT and where would you recommend I get it from?

Thank you

There's a NL seller of PowMr here

https://www.nairaland.com/2428983/how-create-locally-made-inverter/345#127201984

casualobserver:
I would never advise any landlord to allow a tenant to install solar, talk less remove. Too much Incompetence and story telling in our environment.

Existing tenant no chance at all, if you don’t like move out. New tenant let them know before hand that solar on the roof is not allowed.

I won’t even allow a tenant who says he will leave it when he leaves. Nigerians are not honorable people. The same tenant that you bent over backwards will come with one story when it is time to pack out. Or he will remove it without you knowing and start with Nigerians’ favorite phrase…”sorry don’t be annoyed”.

It’s the quality of the installation/uninstallation plus the likely hood of honoring agreements… too many points of failure/damage/stress…...not worth the hassle.

Well, that's just your recommendation. Fortunately, some landlords do allow for this. All of the tenants can't just wait till they are landlords to use renewable energy.

durodee:
As a landlord, I WILL NEVER EVER ALLOW A TENANT TO PUT PANELS ON MY ROOF. I REPEAT:NEVER EVER. The chances of a mistake along the path of installation or removal is so high that the risk is not worth it. Ten years rent can barely reroof a building at current prices/value obtained.
When he/she builts then he/she can place on his/her roof.
I will however not obstruct any form of land based structure as long as you promise to ensure my building is back in shape when you leave.
I was a tenant twice, and each time I ensured I totally refurbished the building before leaving.
I have seen enough "professionals" in my discipline and in construction /engineering to know that mistake no get master! And the person with the short end of the rope is usually the owner.

Both buyer and seller can agree on certain things. As a tenant if I can't install solar panels on the location I'm moving into, it just voids the contract. No need for long meetings or something. I'll just move on. Nobody should bring up this issue AFTER packing in, it should be discussed BEFORE you even consider paying rent.

Juror:
He is most likely concerned about damage to his roof during removal.

Professionals can add and remove panels with no leaks. Landlord is just a hater 😔

Valto:
probably on the fence .some landlord na werey, one said u are free to install on the roof, but will not be allowed to remove it, even if u are packing out, it becomes landlords property.

That landlord na thief.

He should buy panels, if that is what he wants

microgiant:
A welder used angle iron bar to fabricate the structure which I nailed on the fence and placed the panels inside, tied with binding wire.

That's a genius move

microgiant:
Advice for those who are still waiting for millions to install an inverter system, I live in a rented apartment and can't install panels on the roof no enough space in compound.



Note: my panels are installed in the wrong orientation, facing North instead of South.

Where did you install your panels?

Toluene15:
Speedaf people.
Any update on your parcels??

Funny the people I'm having issues with their package delivery is NIPOST
Gotten all my packages from Speedaf.

Not bothered though

toyeoye:
E get one youth wey him name end with IE. He dey always form queen's English ontop call
This guy almost chew me raw 100%.

Braaad:
Thanks for your response sir.

I appreciate.

I currently have very serious issues with the batteries I bought from YOHAKO and I want to be sure the issues are not peculiar to me as the dealer wants to make it seem. I bought 5units of those batteries. I used 4units for a setup, and they cannot support 2000w of load for 10hrs.

Once the sun goes down by about 5pm, the battery drops immediately.

I want to have more feedback so I will be sure this is not peculiar to my case only.

Yohako is a cheap, low quality Chinese make.

Braaad:
Hello house,

I greet everybody...

Please has anyone used this particular YOHAKO lithium batteries before (9.8kwh/48V)??
What are your experience with it?
Does it meet up to the rated capacity?

Please I need a very honest review from installers and end users in the house including engineers and technicians.

Marketers should stay off.

If it's anything like their solar charge controller, I'll recommend you try another make. Well done.

Enigma123:
Anyone having problem logging into Klasha?

No just logged in.