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bassdow:
If you really want the best low price, you should compare quotations from at least 2 or 3 different sources within same enviroment.

Also ensure to verify what was purchased e.g quoting 5 items but only purchasing 3.

Equally ensure they don't leave with anything that was bought. We sabi buy 20 yards of cable and leave with 10 or 11 yards.

Also ensure if 20 meters of cable was written, what was supplied is up to said length.

Also one could list 200A breaker and buy 100A. Could state 10mm cable but buy 6mm.

Location plays a huge role else if you rely on just we in here, person from the North fit look am as being very cheap BUT person in Lagos would think otherWise. Before you say jackRobbingSin, you don confuse.

See eh, loop holes plenty.

And please next time, don't notify us you would be buying things yourSelf till we've given you a quote. Reason be say most times, the quotation wey we dey give those wey wan do overSabi different from those wey allow us breath.

Mind you, as you dey vet items + prices, ensure to also vet their capability

This is why most installers are not explicit in their quotations.

Imagine if op was to pay for each quote at the rate of ₦10,000 per quote .

Op would not want to meet numerous installerS.

But then the quote is okay.

From experience, pay more attention to the rails (less rails implies more nailing)

I am in need of this office chair fairly used in good condition

Location warri delta state.

emmanuelewumi:
What stops the citizens who have been importing for the past 40 years to think in that direction?


Instead of protecting against the Chinese for coming into the retail sector, they should stop importation from China. That is the logical way to deal with the Chinese

The only logical solution to this tussle is for government to implement and place ban on importing finished goods.

Implementing strictly either Chinese or igbo.

Lets the most innovative survive

megawealth01:
WOW. This is fantastic and cool so Nigerians won't feel the hash economic pains of Jagaban

This same Chinese people dey complain when they wan clear container oh .

crownprince2017:
People can twist the real conversation to suit their narratives, when vdm was exposing their profit margin of 100% and above, you did not remember all this internet as seen but when the Chinese have realized even them the producers are not making as much as their buyers then as a rational business person the logical thing is to go after that market you have long be cheating even with fake products as original.
The Chinese are here to stay, anybody that is making outrageous profits should be exposed to face competition from the Chinese..

The only guys to be protected are the ones with factory for production In respective of tribe, religion and ethnicity.

Its quite alright the competition is healthy.

But the main question is can SME survive?
Can you guarantee quality?
Can your manufacturer survive when they start to spring up?

Its quite beyond what the igbo are protesting for


So as I speak, theres a Chinese fabric warehouse in festac, selling retail i can walk in and purchase.

Do you think I will go to balogun market or idumota?

bassdow:
Service centers in Nigeria are mostly branded looking engineer's workShop. Except it's the more premium brands, you must pay by default and dem go still do shakara for you; unlike the Sadiq down the street.

Sadiq don suffer .
Sadiq go soon adopt their pattern.

Valentinooo:
Good morning house, there is this issue I am having with a client's Sako 4.2kva inverter.

This inverter was bought on Saturday 23 May 2026, it was installed for the customer on Monday 25 May 2026. The second day Tuesday, I was called in the afternoon that the inverter suddenly went dead.

My connection was 4 jinko 620w panels connected in series. I went to pick it up from the customer and returned to the seller for fixing. According to him, he sent it to Sako service center in Alaba.

I had to install a stop gap of welion 4.2kva inverter so the man won't feel offended while this issue is being resolved. The welion has been working fine with no issues so far.

After a month, I was called to come pick it up only for me to realise I was sent another person's inverter, The one I brought is still new because it was used for just one day. I returned it to the seller that this is not mine.

After like 3 weeks mine was returned looking so rough, with scratches all over it, I was not happy seeing it (brand new inverter for that matter).

I took it home, decided to test it in my shop before taking it to the customer only to detect it wasn't charging the battery. I had to return it with note "mppt not charging properly" so that the engineers will know what to work on.

After like 6 weeks and several calls, this inverter was returned, I decided to test it in my shop again. I intend to test it for 2 weeks, then decide whether I should continue using it myself and leaving the stop gap for the customer because the Sako was already looking so rough with many scratches, the client won't like it.

After three days of usage, I came to shop one morning around 11am only for me to meet this inverter dead again. My battery already entered protection mode "faild to release scp". This inverter would have also killed the battery if not for good bms.

I have returned it again.
They claimed maybe it is my connection, I told them no, because the two places this inverter has developed fault so far (client's house and my shop) have Inverters of the same specs working there with no issues.
They have taken it to the service center again.

My fear now is what is the assurance that after repairs, this issue still won't come up?

Does sako replace Inverters for customers? If yes, how can I go about it?

What model is the inverter?

Also for replacement, you might have to pay some money.

1yr warranty doesn't mean you wouldn't pay service charges

smallsmall:
Ofcourse, if not for our NIGERIAN Brothers that go to China to go and COLLUDE with them, do we think any Chinese we have the liver to come and be selling Fake and Counterfeit Product in Nigeria?
Can he sell the same thing in China and President Xi will not ask for his Head , the way bandit kpai Head in Nigeria?

It is unbridled GREED that is making our People do Evil things against their own Country.
and the Government that is supposed to come down very, very hard on such greedy Criminals, through our Public Officials, are busy collecting BRIBES all the way.

This is not totally true.

If our brothers brings products that are standard, majority will buy from Chinese. Because of they are comparing cost.

Aside that, Nigeria don't believe in Nigeria products . Like at all

smallsmall:
Those who engage in that sort of duplicity and cheating of Customers, need to be arrested and jailed for at least ten years.

WHY?
They spoil Business for Honest Traders, Counterfeit other People's Hardwork (Products), make a very Big Profit out of the Counterfeiting and then endanger the lives of the Buyers who have No clue they have bought a product that is Counterfeit and puts their life in danger (like Catching Fire)

Naim be say them need arrest most Chinese companies

Sapiosexuality:
Anyone, please?

Which model

freshpzy1:
Let’s hope this brings him back

Hopefully

danaeurope:
I'm honestly curious. I am a F uni student from a country in Europe with few Africans. I'm sometimes feel a bit lost about direction, and European guys who dont seem to have opinions or what is wanted from me besides good grades at uni. What beliefs and attitudes do you as Nigerian men have that you would impose on Europe if you could? If I came to Nigeria on summer break, what part would I visit to see the "true" Nigeria and would there be interest or would I feel unwelcomed? What are ideas of something useful I could do? Open to chat

As for the idea Nigerians will impose, "no Gabriels" how do we explain how we struggle to understand the idealogy?

If you need to see the true "Nigeria" you will need to visit the 6 geopolitical zones.
However, 3 out of these zones are meant only for the strong and willing. Because looking at you, hand fit meet you for road.

As for what should be done, try visiting museums in each of this zones, I think that's the only way you can really understand the cultural diversity of Nigeria.

investmentvirus:
the imaan market is bleeding now.
so bad.

Na time to enter be that.

SourYoghurt:
I won't touch sunfield with a long pole, I have 2 of them that got struck by lightning.

Dash me the inverter

adedayo77:
@All, the attached screenshot was the message I got from this guy on my WhatsApp after contributing to his submission here. What baffled me was that I don't know how this guy got my WhatsApp number. Let's be careful with some people like this.

Wait a minute.

No be me oh.
Na solar,inverter repair and installation, battery and electronics be my major source of livelihood(You can even go through my threads).

However, I am sorry if someone had reached you out with the intention to swindle you.

It was never what my post or question was trying to achieve(i was just seeking directions innocently).

Anyways, thank you for making it public, na so them go use scammer eyes dey look me .
Kia na wa.

Topper33:
Hello My people

Please I discovered that my Inverter (itel hybrid 3.6kva) no longer charges from the grid. When ever I turn on the breaker, I get error 3 and the inverter stops. From the manual, it states the error is Bus Voltage Low

This occurs only when I turn on the grid breaker while attempting to charge. Charging from the panel is working fine

Please can this be fixed or where can I take it to for repairs... Would appreciate feedback based on your experience.... Thanks

Service center straight

thrugemaster:
Yakubu pro max

Make them point Me to normal yakubu

Na the imam fund una dey talk be this?

New generation of hybrid inverter flooding the market

Just putting this out purely for documentation.

Tdoctor:
Someone like me, I like to ask questions, and the response from some installers is irritation.

.
I don't know what to say about them.

But then, some clients are difficult to work with.

You can give a recommendation from experience and they will say you do it otherwise.

Cases like this as an installer, I won't be expecting you ask me questions over that particular subject.

What do you want to hear ?

Topper33:
Guys, Please what are your take on this:

So i have been following this tread for some time and from poplular recommendations to others , I was convinced and then I ordered and received a 3.2kwh battery from a buider on this forum. The delivery was fast, no delays. Although the set did not come with any accessories, no baterries cable etc . This was as stated by the builder. ....(only the battery box in a plastic build with a small bms screen and a button). All as advertised. So no issues there. This setup cost #550k (delivery inclusive). All i got in addition was the waybill receipt

The truth is, my friend who ordered for a 26.5v(100Ah) itel 2.5kwh battery, received theirs yesterday:
To my supprise, the itel battery Bank alone was 2.5 to 3 times heavier than mine, the setup was built in a solid steel housing case, has 3 internet communication ports, and 3 other advanced looking ports. Came with ALL the comm ports cables, also came with two 20 mm solid +/- battery cables , 3 year warrenty card, thick steel wall brackets, metallic wall screws, some addtional bolts and nuts and many more.
And all this cost #481k (including delivery fee).

Now I know why people crave the itel battery pack.

Although I have to say I over expected much for mine, but the person i bought mine from did not give me the kind of attention(as a first time customer as i would have wanted) the response sometimes was quite slow (had to literally push for any information with response coming anything it comes) no step by step on how to do much. I had to ask about value to set for bulk and float etc, Had to push and ask or most times google some stuff on my own. (I am not saying the seller did anything wrong o) but sincerly I dont think I may patronise the person in the future.I like my business partners to be approacheable irrespective of the value or amount involved in the trade......(my choice)

So, the itel on the other had virtually a full hands on manual that explains EVERYTHING you can do, clearly defined warranty card and many more quality of life stuffs you know.....

Although, I for one became a bit skeptical about the build i received (when i recall the itel heavy weight and quality) but everytime i checked the jk bms app, i showed all the cells adds up to 3.2kwh (see image). Even still, my mind still tells me I should have gone with the Itel due to its solid built, wall handing capability, solid customer and aftersales support, the quality of work and support it has.
(I thought going for "3.2kwh" was better than "2.5kwh" so i had to stop my initial itel order for the local build).

Its well sha


Forgive me for my long epistle...Just wanted to air my thoughts man.

Thanks Guys

You got a good deal. That same 2.56kwh battery sells for 550k+ in Alaba.

Tdoctor:
I don't think we should assume that all sachet buyers know that the inverters are rated at their peak power. As a user, if not for this forum, I believed that all inverters were rated at their continuous power.
That is why I am afraid of installers - they are used to not telling clients the truth about many things.
Users want to know things like peak power, continuous power, SOC, etc. These things help you to manage your installation well.
My two cents.

Clients are not really interested in knowing all this stuffs.

Explaining lot of technical stuffs makes the whole process look complicated, and customer don't want to know all those stuff

Drgreatone:
Thanks boss.
So i wanna ask, I have this 2kva sms inverter that i have returned to the service center about 4 times now and same issue still remains. Its over estimating the panel input, imagine 3pcs of 300w giving out 2kw on the inverter plus batery isn't charging still. Ur help/advice would be highly appreciated.

Boss greetings sir.

Please try reaching me on offline call.
I couldnt find your contact

fuckboys:
I replaced the fans already with real brushless fans and they very quiet now, I can now sleep in peace. The fans are quite pricey.

The fans just humming on high load above 2kva doesn’t make noise like normal fans, I guess it’s because of the blade design. Sounds like the motor of an electric bike when it’s on speed.

I would be ordering and replacing this with all my inverters from now on.

How much did you get this for

rajendrash:
I usually start by asking people already living in that area if they know any safe short-let options, then I go there in person for a few days to check places before paying.

If you are a traveller you would understand that not all states has " a short let" option.

Mostly a guest house and there is likelihood you find them in cities and they are not cheap.

So for someone on a budget, what's your options to sorting accommodation?

Refer me to where I get BMS around 50A within Lagos quite urgent

Please what the recommended nickel strip.

I think official Festus made a post on nickel strip sometime ago

fyneboi79:
That partnering point is the hardest because you need to sync energies. And if energies don't match then it's back to square one.

The earlier you start planning for a partnership/have it in mind, the more likely you are to find a partner that would make the business succeed.