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@iamlammy

I am really confused about the setup. I’m new to all these and I don’t know the length of the cable i’ll need. Two things I got right are the Jinko 555w solar from Fuoani and the 3m Mc4 connector cable from Temu. What else do i need and how do i know the length of the cable i’ll need?

Oga you need to ascertain how far the panel will be from your D2 to your solar panel. Try ascertaining the distance in metres. This will help determine how many metres of extension cables you'd need. It's that simple

Debroslink:
Don't you notice a problem you're gonna create from what you wanna do?

May not be exactly as I've stated here but I know what I'm talking about bro ! No cap

Hydronium:
I've heard about this and it makes sense. How much is 100Ah lifepo battery?

Over 200k
Close to 300k

Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.

Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

@iamlammy

How long is your set up going to be
That will determine the length of the extension cable you'd need.

In my case I required about 12-15 metres , I got a good bargain on Jumia ( got a powmr extension cable - 15m 10awg for 61k came with an MC4 connector already fixed in ). No cheaper bargain for that length even on Temu or AliExpress.

Then you need to get an xt60 to mc4 connector ( I got a 1.5m 12 awg ) from temu for about 11k. If I had seen post earlier may be I'd have ordered 3 to fulfil temus minimum order of 30k for me. I ordered one for myself and one for a friend.

My setup is about 70% complete , just the connector I'm waiting for from temu. You can buy from a seller on Jiji if you don't have the luxury of time but I doubt if that's 12awg and the price is even like X3 of Temu.

I have advocated for a WhatsApp group for us where we can have issues of ecoflow power stations discussed first hand. No be everytime person dey come nairaland abeg. Even oyinbo pple get Facebook and WhatsApp forums for this power stations especially ecoflow.

Plus if you're ordering the panel on foauni, please don't waste time. That 555 watts is hot cake , it gets out of stock really fast. I was always on the look out to buy from them but got tired of waiting and bought an Eastman somewhere else although it was available at that same place but I preferred Eastman. Alas they restocked the very night I bought the Eastman lol

Good afternoon everyone

Please I want to ask , are there external chargers for lifepo4 batteries If available please link to any seller abeg

Cc Twosquare, hydronium

twosquare:
Enjoy your setup bro. May it give us efficiency in all things this new year.

Has the panel been delivered? How big is it?

Yeah I picked the panel myself on the 26th of December as they said they couldn't deliver a single panel due to high risk of breakage or damage.

I attached a backview pic in my earlier post.

It's quite heavily, should be around 25kg or so. Two pple had to carry it.

To think that I sold a D2 late last year only to buy D2 again same late last year is laughable.incurred about a 100k loss but we meuveeee.

I realized its not about buying a bigger power box but managing my energy consumption and applying wisdom.

My setup is taking shape.
D2 was picked up at Jumia pickup station in ABC Adeniyi Jones. ( D2 is now close to 2m on Jumia , this is due to demand I guess )

15m 10awg extension cable ordered and delivered by Jumia ( bought at 61k , it came with mc4 connectors already fixed in , it was a great bargain for me because I did an extensive market survey before buying) plus cable quality is topnotch.

545 watts original Eastman solar panel from device pro , they actually had jinko but I wanted Eastman for no specific reason though.

The only thing stopping me now is the mc4 to xt60 connector , it was ordered on Temu on the 29th of December. ( 12awg)

Will keep you guys posted.
I must appreciate @Twosquare for his updates which has gingered me to replicate.

Thanks to all other contributors as well.

Who's still saving money inside piggy bank in this era...
Nonsense!
Buy crypto and be piling up!
Saving on naira is pure nonsense, inflation is ravaging this shithole!

Hi guys what's the plan against thunderstorms especial for those that have their x60 connected directly to the power stations.

Better to unplug when not at home ?

Coming up with my setup soonest

twosquare:
So, the maximum input I got today is 320 watts...1:03 pm. So, I have a deficit of 124 watts if we include that solar panels can only operate at 80% efficiency output.

I will update if there are changes...it may be my orientation too. I no even know if na West or whatever that placement is. Also, the sun orientation has changed too. I will wait till next year when sun touches where i place my generator (cos it isn't doing that for some months now)



So, Hydronium, what you bought may just be that...I don't know when you started using or how old it is, it but orientation and weather may be the cause .

CC. Babatundey Oladele239

Great feedbacks bro , highly encouraging for the rest of us looking forward to DIY.... If we're to consider an 80% then 400 or slightly above 400 won't be bad.
Good one today though being the first day , it can only get better probably by the time you tweak positions you'd realise best positions in the long run.

I am getting back a D2 , replicating same set up. I shouldn't have sold my first D2. I will have just been running major appliances during peak sun periods.

Lessons learnt , no regrets!

Average load I consume during the day is slightly above 300 watts max. The sun should be able to cater for that while I conserve my back up for night which I may just need 100 watts or slightly above for let's say 8 hours.

Placing the order tomorrow regardless of price!

twosquare:
Yea. I used Chatgpt to ask what it could produce in the morning around 9 in harmattan, and it says 100 watts to 250 due to the weather and it's fvcking right... Now at 128 watts. I should update around 12. But the cold today no be here.

Yeah you're right
The cold today is extreme
Foauni seems to be out of stock of jinko 555 watts
I don't know any other reputable store
I'm impressed with your setup already

twosquare:
I wil be updating as I dey do am. 8:25 in the morning after plugging it in.

My setup @picture 2.

Just 58 watts mehn that's small o
Let's hope it increases as the day gets brighter
Please secure that panel well chief 🙏

twosquare:
No o... 10 kẹ̀...I wish. It's 12AWG.

Are you saying 10AWG can also be used

twosquare:
The cable just landed this evening from Temu. Let me now answer seanwilliam.

I will test it tomorrow. This is 3 meters. I hope this can reach my panel to window sha. Anyway, the panel wire connector should offset some shortage but then, positioning matters. See the attached.

Please do and update us
Is this 10AWG
Na your setup some of us dey wait for

twosquare:
Probably...Christmas promo

How far bro
Your set up done yet

I hope Jumia will still run a promo
I need to buy ecoflow products o
The prices are still relatively high

seanwilliam:
brotherly,
what’s your experience with temu though, ?
I want to place orders for some stuff,
How does the delivery work outside Lagos? Thanks

I know you didn't quote me , but Temu is over legit

twosquare:
It's okay, but too long, I think...how high is the area from panels to your unit? It looks like you and Babatundehy are overthinking this thing...

Has your Temu order arrived

twosquare:
Yes, it is. Maximum amps for delta 2 is 15. Maximum voltage is 60.

What of this attached

twosquare:
Yes, it is. Maximum amps for delta 2 is 15. Maximum voltage is 60.

Ok because the max amp I was seeing at the back of the panels was way above 15

Please is this panel spec ok for delta 2
Asking for friend o
The guy wants to do a DIY and he's in abj

One thing I know is that as we progress and the market for power stations expand. All these things will become readily available in everyday market

Babatundehy:
People buy solar extension cables, they don't go for the full length needed on the mc4 to x60, my advice, get the shortest and thickest mc4 to Xt60 cable you can find and then extend with solar extension cable (DC cable) this info can be he found a few pages back in this thread.

I think I'd go with this but how do I join the solar extension cables to the mc4 to xt60

Babatundehy:
What's your panel distance to device? If it is more than 10 metres then that cable in the link up here isn't the best for you, 14AWG isn't thick enough.

My need is making me look out for so many things. I am thinking of buying cables and then making the charger myself. I am seeing links of the ports. Seeing the desired length ready made is a big problem and this is making me think out of the box

Below are some links

https://share.temu.com/7MlOKZIcPxA

https://share.temu.com/v7MOSdm8tGA

A nairalander sells the cables

Please can this be used
https://share.temu.com/KARw2jDLCpA

Y not press the reset button

twosquare:
Not yet; I am still awaiting the MC4 to XT60 Extension Cable I ordered from Temu. I think we mentioned it in past threads. This is the only cable you need: https://share.temu.com/oitxVarFCyA You can now add circuit breaker later when you are buoyant.

The how-to is in the ecoflow manual....easy peasy. Anyway, it is also on Jumia, but expensive. You can only get that of 1 metre on Jumia, and you may need more than that.

The highest I can see is 3 metres
300 cm that won't be enough for me though

twosquare:
National grid is down again...now my unit has been on since 9 till now...Can I be on the generator for about 7+ hours now and not cry? Anyway...solar is the way, portable ones are the future and now

How far bro have you connected your D2 to the panel
If so pls walk me through the cables I need to get apart from the panel itself.

Kindly send me a message via WhatsApp please.

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Even if you want to buy a power station please be careful.

Many locally made power stations na rubbish in the long run. See wetin dem write for this one now

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