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lga23:
170k

Wow..

That's alot mehn...thanks for the update

Okay, thanks for the details man! just curious, how much did the process cost?

lga23:
Agent: not necessarily only a dHl agent, more like a courier agent. they help you generate waybills to send packages.
dhl office: works for del only handle dhl

NB: I used the phone number of the agent in the google docs link. she was very helpful

lga23:
Yes, I followed the post that was shared right under my question. Also I'll suggest you use a dhl agent to generate the waybill. The dhl office couldn't generate a return slip but the agent did.

Please clarify difference between dhl office and agent...I would expect that the agent is someone who works in the dhl office. Thanks

Oluwawamiri:
It was not positive, how about you?

Still waiting for decision

Redman44:
We settled for Airtel. 5000 a month. We got the router for like 7000 naira. It is very fast. Cheers.

Hi, can you please post a picture of the router?

Oluwawamiri:
Please has anyone who got the below email from this DMC Croydon been approved visa? Please if you got this particular email from this particular centre kindly let me know. I am of the opinion that is particular Center refuses people a lot and anyone who gets the below email dose not get approved. Please correct me if I am wrong especially for those that receive the visa after receiving this email


Dear Bleep

Thank you for your visa/entry clearance application which has been received and is under consideration. We aim to process non settlement applications within 15 working days and settlement applications within 60 working days (unless you have opted for a Priority Visa service).

We are unable to resolve your application within these customer service targets, due to operational restrictions. Please be assured that we will continue to progress your application to enable a decision to be made as soon as possible.

Please do not attend the application centre until you have been contacted by the VAC.

Kind regards
Croydon DMC

Hi, please was your decision from ukvi positive? I just received this same email today

Hello guys,

Please where can I get the following accessories (Original products) in lagos.

10m 6mm Copper DC Wire
Fuse 20A (2)
DC Circuit Breaker 120A 1 Pole Battery Protection (MPPT & Battery)
Fuse 350A
DC Circuit Breaker 40/50A 1 Pole PV Protection (PV & MPPT)
DC Surge Arrestor 1 Pole (800V) (Near PV on +ve side)
DC Surge Arrestor 2 Poles (800V) (MPPT input +/-)
MC4 1 to 1 (2)
MC4 2 to 1 Y branch (2)
MC4 Crimp Tool


Regards

Please have you gotten update on your application post biometrics capture? I like to know the average timelines in recent times

roak:
Recent experience at TLS Ikeja contact center for UK Visa

Hi all,

So I recently visited the TLS center at ikeja for my biometrics and I kid you not I spent about 20mins in total. It was a breeze in and out.

People no dey go Youkay again o. Lol. There was no crowd at all. As I got to the gate, under 2 minutes, they checked my appointment confirmation and let me in.
Then another lady checked all my docs, under 2 minutes again I was ushered into the main building. Spent about 10 mins on the queue where they checked my docs and gave me the black bag to proceed for biometrics.

At biometrics I spent another 7mins and I was done.

Now this takes me to my main question; If there's no crowd for visa, why can't people see close appointment dates? When I checked, the earliest datei saw was 10 days ahead.

Im wondering do they intentionally block out dates so one can pay for flexi (with flexi you pay about 90k to come on for any appointment at any time).

Because if no one is traveling people should be able to see close dates to book

Miide2:
Applied February 8th
AOR February 26th
SA - March 20th
waiting for medicals

Please is this inland or outland application and have you done your biometrics?

I am also awaiting medical request

Applied January 13th
AOR February 9th
BIL February 29th
SA March 1st
Biometrics completed March 12th

Good evening everyone,

Please I need help on the options to select on the TLS portal.

I would really appreciate tips and advise from those that have passed through this stage.

Thanks alot

MelaninGemstone:
Hey guys, I have a question about the account I want to submit for my visa application

The only credits in this account in the last six months are my salary paid every month

There is also a credit of 10,000 from my husband, that’s all. We bear the same surname

But there are a lot of debits for my day to day living expenses. ATM withdrawals, fuel purchases at filing stations, restaurants, airtime, data, etc

Is this kind of account clean enough for UK visa application?

In my little experience, i believe this is the best kind of account to use .....it shows constant salary payments and operational expenses...as against a sudden lump sum or account with no activity. Just include your payslips and you should be fine

Hello guys,

Please can anyone give me Idea of prices for the following materials in mowe axis

9" Blocks
6" Blocks
Sharp Sand 10 tonnes (1 Load)
1 bag of Cement

Thank you

donteebalo:
I applied on the 4th of Dec and did biometrics on the 7th. No news yet. They should revert hopefully before end of June.

I applied nov 26th, did Biometrics Dec 1st and no update yet...still patiently waiting for the golden mail.

Apowers:
The POF money must be in ur account for 28 Consecutive Days. Minus the day you started the POF and start counting from there
For Example you started your POF on the 3rd of May, you start counting 28 days from the 4th of May.
When this 28days rule is complete. You download this Bank statement and apply for your CAS.
If ur CAS comes out fast within the period u printed your bank statement and it is not up to 31 days. U can use the same Bank Statement and apply for ur Visa. This thing is very straightforward...
Don't spend too much money for wanting to save ur POF for up to 2 months..

MIND THE 28DAYS RULE AND 31DAYS DAY...

Hi....thanks for this detailed response.
However, I'm assuming this only applies to student visa applications, or does it apply to visit visa applications too?

Apowers:
I doubt, it only applies to 28 days rule and 31 Days POF length

Please can you explain this better

donteebalo:
Good morning, 3months statement. I submitted a 6months last week at TLS but the lady that attended To me returned some pages to me, stating they only require 3months.

Hi was your application not online? Please tell me

Dam5reey1:
You need Solar Cable, MC4 connector depending, if you are doing 2s or 1p, Roof Mount accessories.
AC/DC breakers, SPDs, change overs, Current limiters, etc.. Just call an installer closeby to carry out on-site assessment.
You already bought main things. Let the Installer recommend and buy the rest!

Noted.

Thanks man

Obnoxious2001:
You no buy charger for Nepa charging?
You will need breaker or fuse , your load is what would determine the changeover(100A will do), trunks, breaker housing, surge, cable lugs, mounting rails and assembly this is what I can remember

I no buy charger for charging from grid ooh, I felt the solar charging will be sufficient already

Dam5reey1:
Boss, there is nothing to worry about, your set-up is perfect because you have enough PV and headroom for day usage.

Your batteries will charge adequately, forget about over-charging the batteries as the voltage goes up, charging current reduces, the batteries won't take much current from your PV. so your batteries wont swell. In bad weather condition you will be have 100% at sunset due to oversized array.

Go ahead and complete the installation. I have a similar set up for client.
Its even doing fine that I now have a new formula that its best to have enough Solar at least 1KW for 1 12V, 200AH Lead acid batteries.

I added Battery capacity meter for this client so he can see the SOC, he hardly goes below 50%.. and by 1PM he is at 100%.

1 Year plus running his Batteries did not overcharge, and batteries still have Full Capacity no loss.

You seem to be an installer, please what other things or accessories do I need to buy now to get it all up and running? a list of items would be highly appreciated. Thanks

bassdow:
Ignore please. Just went through your main POST.
All these while, was relying on responses without seeing your initial comment.

The charge Controller go do him work. it would charge and cutOff as soon as the battery is full.

if you get money, would suggest even adding more Solar Panels sef.

That way, during the day, you go use light wella without much issue with regards to wether battery don full or not.

later, depending on your load, you could make it a 2pcs battery of 24-volts just to stress the battery lesser especially during Night time use

Okay, thanks for the feedback..much appreciated.

No financial capacity for extra panel or battery for now..my plan for the future is to upgrade to 2 new batteries after using this one till it needs replacement or I can afford to buy 2 new batteries, whichever comes first. Cheers!

bassdow:
Hopefully, you're very much aware not to Mix Old + New batteries.

Also, you think say manually monitoring battery na easy task

I am not suggesting manual monitoring that's why I got a MPPT CC. Or am I missing something?

bassdow:
people keep thinking 12-volts system is cheap. You even require thicker cables which costs more YET e no fit power more appliances.

and Laptops could be power hungry most times especially when used for longer hours.

@mikeayus , are the Solar Panels in series or Parallel ? If in series, maybe you put in parallel, hopefully your charge controller would enter PWM mode.
Or better still, get a super cheap PWM charge controller of about 10,000 naira or therabout and use that pending when you have bigger battery bank and possibly inverter wey sabi work

i haven't connected anything yet, the set up is still in design phase. Very much open to advise from experts here. Thanks

Drgreatone:
Then better to just keep them in ur store pending when ur budget can cater for all thats needed. U can ask ur seller if he can swap the 12v inverter to a 24v own with u adding extra money and then save up to get a new battery. Best u also get the same type of battery and not mix. My ogas at the top can add or subtract from this.

Okay, thanks for these tips.....So once I have 2 batteries and 24v inverter, what else do I need to consider getting to have my set up running?

dacool1:
2 ceiling fans!! How many watts each? A TV 2laptops simultaneously.

Hmm just like I said earlier get ready to replace your battery soon of you power all these appliances after sundown.

And you need to add the next battery within the next 3 months or so.

As per the charge current, I wasn't referring to over charge but over current and your battery will most likely swell or explode at some point because when there's no load and there's good sunlight, your charger would be sending over 50amps into the battery.

Just prepare to replace your battery soon it might not last 6months.

Plus the best you will get after sun down is 4hrs power supply if you power on your fans before hitting 50% DOD

Thank you, but I thought thats the work of using a MPPT CC that would regulate charge going into the battery.

Also, these loads mentioned would not always be powered on the inverter, It is planned to be a backup power system for few hours when no power from the mains

Drgreatone:
You have put the cart before the horse. Now it wud be difficult though not impossible to help u. Its always good to av an idea of the system u want and discuss wit the experts before making purchases. Its not also by where u got ur items from.
My 10cents, adding another battery and changing ur inverter to at least 24v system to start with.

oh wow, thanks for your genuine feedback.

Can you please advise me on how best to utilise what I currently have ? i mean what I need to bare in mind to work with the components purchased already? as I dont have budget for a new inverter or additional battery now. Thank you

Obnoxious2001:
I am that I am Na money dey determine who I can become .

Am in Lagos now.

Lol....please can you give me a list of what I still need to get? Let me use that to have an idea of how much I would have to spend

Obnoxious2001:
E go make sense you leave this part for the installer.
Because there are so many shenanigans in this aspect.
This week Na person I help solve this case.
Better still is to hire an someone to follow you.

Uhmm,....well understood...Thank you

@Obnoxious2001 are you an installer or can you recommend any in lagos?

dacool1:
Just be ready to replace your battery soon.

So many things could easily go wrong. Too much charging current on any day you decide to turn off your inverter, also You would most likely overdraw current at nights given the size of your inverter.

My first advice is you double the battery bank.
Secondly, a 60amps charger with a 24v system would have been better and probably cost same or just a little more than what you will be spending in total. Like smaller cable Guage, cheaper breaker etc.

Just keep in mind that whatsoever you have in mind will be different from what is achievable on renewable energy except you've got deep pockets

Plus I would have advised you got a lifepo4 battery, as it tolerates more abuse. Just make sure you turn off the system as soon as your battery voltage gets below 12.0v on small loads. The inverter you got is not optimal for lead acid as it won't cut off until battery voltage drops below 10.5v so you've got to really monitor your system

Thanks for this input.

Just to put in some more context, I would not be fully utilizing the inverter load capacity as I would be using just 2 ceiling fans, a 30' TV and 2 laptops per time. Also, I believe the MPPT CC LED Charging indicator would always show the voltage on my battery while charging and this can help monitor and avoid over charging. Doubling the Battery bank is a plan in view as well.

Cheerss

Hello guys,

I am a DIY Solar user to be and I have bought the following Items for my setup.

1) 2 550W Jinko Solar Panels (TechLand Solar)
2) 12v 3000w EASun Inverter From a fellow Nairalander
3) 12v 200A Battery Full River From Idyllic Tech.
4) 120A MPPT Charge Controller From Gennex Technologies


Now, I need advise on every other thing I need to get to have my setup up and running (Cables, Change Over, other accessories etc. ).

I would appreciate every tip and learnings from you all. Thanks

Hello guys,

I am a DIY Solar user to be and I have bought the following Items for my setup.

1) 2 550W Jinko Solar Panels (TechLand Solar)
2) 12v 3000w EASun Inverter From a fellow Nairalander
3) 12v 200A Full River Battery From Idyllic Tech.
4) 120A MPPT Charge Controller From Gennex Technologies


Now, I need advise on every other thing I need to get to have my setup up and running (Cables, Change Over, other accessories etc. ).

I would appreciate every tip and learnings from you all. Thanks

Hello guys,

I am a DIY Solar user to be and I have bought the following Items for my setup.

1) 2 550W Jinko Solar Panels (TechLand Solar)
2) 12v 3000w EASun Inverter From a fellow Nairalander
3) 12v 200A Battery Full River From Idyllic Tech.
4) 120A MPPT Charge Controller From Gennex Technologies


Now, I need advise on every other thing I need to get to have my setup up and running (Cables, Change Over, other accessories etc. ).

I would appreciate every tip and learnings from you all. Thanks