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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 5:47am On Jul 23, 2022

earthrealm:
Am interested in the bolded, wish to learn how this feat was achieved as well, without massive energy wastage or buying a standalone cc

Me too. We learn new things every day.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 7:58pm On Jul 21, 2022

ebocoms:
Good day Everyone,

Please I need review in making decision on the following Solar Panel brands. Which is durable and have better yield:

a. JA Solar

b. ERA

c. Jinko

Thank you.

Go Jinko

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 6:50am On Jul 20, 2022

chris81964:
Half the panels are up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gnifFk5yf4

It'll be epic to get a drone picture or video of this project when completed. Damn, this project must've cost an arm and a leg. It's great to see people not afraid to spend on RE, not every time generator and diesel.

Are you going to have this as a part grid tie with battery backup for essential loads or is everything running off battery? May I inquired the type of batteries you planned to use - lithium or lead acid?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 9:07pm On Jul 17, 2022

emmy9500:
i am just worried about having to carry the setup after a year, any idea on the cost of this?

Not that heavy if you ask me. I saw something like this in Konga ...just that the panel is 150w. Not too much of a biggie (if you ask me)

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:56pm On Jul 17, 2022

emmy9500:
which portble solar solution can i go for i am looing at the Qasa 500QPG, is it a good option

PS: I want something without complex installation, i am a corp memeber and will leave here in 1 year so i need something that i can just pack with me

1kva inverter

100ah battery

PWM charge controller

200w solar panel

I think this may be better than the QASA 500QPG

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 7:35pm On Jul 17, 2022

NIPOST people will think I'm no longer in the game of buying things. Every package these days na Speedaf grin

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 11:04pm On Jul 16, 2022

ceaser:
https://www.nairaland.com/7230384/solar-panel-demand-booms-power-deficit#114771209

https://brandspurng.com/2022/07/14/solar-panel-demand-booms-in-power-deficit-nigeria/

Hmmm.

Let's pray the evil masters will not decide to turn this to another tax goldmine.

Wahala wá ó.

They should be happy people are helping the national grid to reduce the load on the already overloaded system.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 10:58pm On Jul 16, 2022

ceaser:
What is wrong with me? This easily perceptible thing/reasons did not cross my mind. I don't even know why I've left the nylons on some of mine for more than 2 years now. Mad with myself .

Thanks for this.

Lol. That's the first thing I remove while unboxing grin

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 9:59am On Jul 16, 2022

burner44:
mine started same time as yours but no package yet

That's odd, but mine was delivered by Speedaf, I think NIPOST may the one delaying

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 7:44am On Jul 16, 2022

Chuksteric:
11 days in custom clearance...Nawa ohhh

My custom clearance started on 7th, yesterday I got the package.

Just add more patience.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 6:05pm On Jul 15, 2022

bbally:
attached is my cc on a 12v battery and 1200w panels awaiting additional batteries later.

Peel off the waterproof film on the body of the CC, it'll help it run cooler.

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 9:52pm On Jul 14, 2022

Once I make payment and it's shipped. I chill.

It always works, in fact it has worked for 500+ times grin

With only like 10 that didn't work, but I got full refund. Never lost money in AE.

ALWAYS CHILL.

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 9:48pm On Jul 14, 2022

Tommynaku:
Please great Minds, which these is very or more rugged
1. TBB
2. Growatt
3 INVT
Apart from Deye, which other very rugged inverters. Can you also tell me the reason for your choice. Thank you guys cos you all the Best

Growatt

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 4:31pm On Jul 13, 2022

Ruhamah23:
I want to buy an item of over 200 usd, please anybody know how to go about payment please

You have like these alternatives available:

1) Fund a dorm account, if you have none, open one. Fund with dollars from black market or parallel market. Get a debit card and fire down.

2) Try barter with their high exchange rate

3) Chat seller and ask if they can split payment. Most banks now have $20/month limit with exception of GTB/SCB which I think is about $100/month limit and $50/month limit respectively. If seller can split payment, get multiple cards and pay with it.

4) There is a person here I think the username is no.obody. I have seen this username make payment for people.

5) Get a friend abroad that needs to do contract in Nigeria and needs naira to pay for you while you credit em naira shocked

Or get a Nigerian friend that has dorm account and agree on exchange rate so they can pay for you.

6) Try chippercash dot com ...same family as barter

I have done almost 4 of the above listed things in a bid to pay for things.

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 4:22pm On Jul 13, 2022

damotche:
How long does is normally take for a package to be shipped after payment has been made?.....

I think it's only that particular seller that can answer this question. Chat the seller and ask, "Hello, I want to buy this item, is it available?" Wait for the reply, when the seller does reply, ask "If I make payment, can you ship same day?" You'll be surprised that most of the sellers in AliExpress don't have items that is displayed in their shop either they are drop-shippers (will get item when payment is made) or the item is out of stock.

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 4:18pm On Jul 13, 2022

MyLane:
Hello everyone! I have been using my Access bank Visa card for a long time to make purchases in AliExpress but recently I have not been able to use it. I have been trying for the past 3 days all to no avail. I kept getting this response "Couldn't process this payment for security reasons. Error code: CSC_xxxxxx".

I used the card last 3 months ago and what I want to purchase is around $12.

What's the error code?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:34pm On Jul 12, 2022

Jefferyzz:
Hi. My inverter doesn't charge my 200a 12v Lifepo4 battery efficiently. In the manual it states it's has 80a solar charger and pv input is 90-450vdc. My pv input is mostly between 126vdc to 131. The inverter at times will just stop charging and will b blinking the panel symbol.. inside hot sun at times my bms shows 12a going into my Lifepo4 cells while the inverter is not under any load. Im using 3 400w panels connected in series. My pv connection is good and intact.

See if you can add three more PV and connect in series

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 4:22pm On Jul 12, 2022

FEGEITOK:
Alternative power supply is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

I agree with you, it's now a necessity to own a backup power as the government do not care about power for the masses.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 2:50pm On Jul 12, 2022

FEGEITOK:
I am getting a Conext XW 8548 Pro by month end

I now want everything on the inverter not just computers

Thanks for this explanation

This is a rugged inverter. Cheers.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 2:11pm On Jul 11, 2022

Dunkjames5:
Please I need some clarifications...
For example you order something worth 28dollars on AliExpress, is your bank going to charge for every single dollar?

Yes they'll charge for every dollar. Banks are a business out to turn a profit. So, they'll always debit their customers (you and I) for every service they render.

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 5:41am On Jul 11, 2022

DonnyE:
What is the custom duty for phones please. I am planning to place an order for a Samsung S10E.

No one can really say the amount to be charged as it is not fixed. You may get charged anything from ₦0 to ₦85,000 or even more depending on phone bought, and the custom official that will arbitrarily decide the value of the phone and assign a duty to it based on their discretion.

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 7:15pm On Jul 10, 2022

litaninja:
Sure.

L - N --> voltage reading 1
L - E --> voltage reading 2
N - E --> voltage reading 3

(voltage reading 2 - voltage reading 1) + voltage reading 3 = 1.7v
I believe this falls in the expected range of 0 - 2v?

The person above has beaten me to what I would've said grin

In addition you can run a lamp test, that is place an incandescent bulb across L and E with your meter in place. The voltage reading should be the same with the bulb on live and neutral.

But the best test remains using the earth tester.

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Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 8:37am On Jul 10, 2022

oluvicki:
Please how does Customs handle smartphones either Android or Apple, any hassles or just normal clearance like other devices. Thanks

No one can really tell for sure. If lucky you get no custom duty to pay, if not you will pay duty. That's just how it works

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:36am On Jul 10, 2022

litaninja:
I did a quick test across an outlets terminals just to check, I'm within expected voltage levels.

Can you elaborate on the earth test you did?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 2:58pm On Jul 09, 2022

litaninja:
Yezzir, the 2 installed are.

I hope the earthing is still effective

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 12:34pm On Jul 09, 2022

litaninja:
Proper earthing is in place, SPDs are as well. Lightening arrestor on the tank tower right next to the building.

Is the SPD display still green?

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 12:14pm On Jul 09, 2022

litaninja:
.

Pls help oooo, I cannot become PHCN sacrifice!

cc Bigrovar Ojey.sky McT.rinity Mctfopt Earthr.ealm zeesto.ne99

I have no idea of who can repair the inverter, but I think before you fix another inverter it'll be great if you fix your earth/thunder protection system to prevent a reoccurrence

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 5:28pm On Jul 08, 2022

gadgetplanetng:
Arm and leg abi small community

Lol

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 4:29pm On Jul 08, 2022

abilityC:
O tu ti zeeh o see 5 megawatts solar setup, very interesting something, i like this
source: https://twitter.com/realMalikAdo/status/1544999925867597825?cxt=HHwWgsC-9eXP-PAqAAAA[/quote]Some massive power right here. Project looks like something that will cost more than an arm and a leg

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 5:02am On Jul 08, 2022

FEGEITOK:
I really appreciate this information.

God bless you plenty.

Are you fully off-grid?

Not fully offgrid. But now public utility got little control over how I use power grin

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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 1:40pm On Jul 07, 2022

FEGEITOK:
Thank you, brother.

Can you share with me the capacity of the solar charge controller that you are using and the number/capacity of the solar panels?

I believe that being a 48-volt system that you are using at least 4 batteries, right?

I'm currently using Outback 80A solar charge controller. My panels are 12 nos of 300w PV.

I'm using lithium batteries.

Technology Market › Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by mctfopt: 6:25am On Jul 07, 2022

ConfirmBlog:
Hello Everyone,

This 11:11 Global Sale Festival,
who has ever purchase a phone during the period?

Are things really cheap or na sakamaje?

does the wait really worth it?

awaiting your inputs.

The thing with this festival is to mark the price of the products you want to buy two months before then. Wait till then and check if there is any discount. Most sellers in AE will inflate the prices of items they sell around two weeks or so prior to 11:11 then do some "massive discount" on 11:11 grin

Point to note is that shipping after 11:11 is slow, that is to be expected as the logistics are a bit overwhelmed by shoppers who took advantage of the discount that occur during the shopping festival.

Some years back I got a solid discount on a Xiaomi Note 3 phone. Funny, the phone is still alive and kicking grin

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