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Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 4:11pm On Apr 22, 2025
This is a video i reviewed on Growatt Es5000 with their 4.8 kWh Battery (Hope)

We've made this <a href=" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Qkt5Cb-pM">link</a> to point to "Talk with OgaSolar Youtube page.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 3:53pm On Apr 22, 2025
From the image you attached, I see it is a hybrid inverter you use.

There is a need to reduce the charging voltage to 28.8V as opposed to the 31V you currently do have and float voltage to 27V.
What is happening now is that your battery is undergoing an unprepared equalisation charging state, which should only be once a month.

You will need to consult our manual to understand what i have written above.

quote author=kuma007 post=135082431]Please I am not a technical person. I just need advice.
Kindly advise me please.

Attached is the pic of the UI of the inverter[/quote]
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 3:42pm On Apr 22, 2025
that will be like 8-5% DoD or SoC

So, too low to continue, else you may have to start looking for ways to wake the battery up

kristien4:
how many %dod will 48v translate to on lifepo4 ..??
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 12:38pm On Apr 22, 2025
Yes, it is the perfect voltage

kristien4:
Is 48v a good cutoff voltage for lifepo4 battery??
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 12:34pm On Apr 22, 2025
Hello!

You will need a 5kVA/6kVA inverter hybrid (Deye, Growatt, Tbb) or conventional type (victron, Tbb, felicity) if you need to run both the AC and pump simultaneously

But if you plan to be self-conscious and know you won't run both together, then going for 3.5 kVA is a better choice.

For the ideal solar power, you will need around 6,500 Wp of solar panels (Jinko, JA, Longi, Canadian) and a 120A solar charge controller.

Battery choice (Vestwoods, Deriy, Pylonytech, Growatt)

Lastly, with your budget i see things coming together in a 3.5 kVA range, especially when inverter, solar panels and BOS are all factored in.

quote author=Ahyjo post=135077118]Hello experts in the house. I’ve been following all the discussions diligently especially the recent ones with regard to the lithium batteries. I am about to upgrade my system to be able to take a 1.5HP AC and also my 1HP submersible pump. Please I need your advice on the appropriate inverter to get ( both KVA (minimum required) and brand ) , the best lithium battery (14-15kwh) and CC (if the suggested inverter is not hybrid), and lastly the appropriate PV array. Thank you. As we all know these things don’t come cheap, so it’s better for one to do due diligence before investing in them, and there’s no better place to get appropriate information like here. Please advise me based on experience and not brand specifications.

My working budget is 3M - 3.5M
Kindly advice please.[/quote]
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 6:37am On Apr 22, 2025
I have a different opinion!

Something to note is that when you add panels in series in range of 500-1000V cable sizes like 6mm can work just fine and this is also related to most residential and commercial projects.

HeavenlyBang:
Higher current means higher cable costs and higher losses.

There's a reason why electricity is transmitted at high voltage, not high current.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 8:24pm On Jan 29, 2025
since this was fixed temporarily before when you had it disconnected, i will advise that you have a pv breaker and a battery breaker on the charge contoller so you can reset it everytime the error pops up.
BigDickProblems:
I’m really seeing this Felicity charge controller as being useless and overhyped. It’s really frustrating.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 1:56pm On Jan 13, 2025
It allows input, the Loads, No of loads, hours of usage in day and night are what you are allowed to input your data
Slazim:
The spreadsheet isnt allowing any input.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 9:11pm On Jan 12, 2025
I think maybe this could be a flaw in the new Felicity charge controllers.

BigDickProblems:
Yes I did.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 8:49pm On Jan 12, 2025
If you have the manual, you can do this yourself
boiz2men:
I'm not sure what he did
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 8:49pm On Jan 12, 2025
Check the link on my profile via a laptop and put in your loads as you intend, the answer will be at the bottom of the page

munchies:
Please I need a recommendation on the best system to install in my house.
Daytime loads will be only the freezer which is less than 200w

Night time is about 10 energy saving bulbs which won't be on at same time, TV is 50w, 1 laptop which won't be on all the time, about 5 phones for charging,
Please what inverter, battery capacity can I use?
What number of panels and watt will be suitable for charging with sun?

Valto and other gurus please help out.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 8:28pm On Jan 12, 2025
abcabc234:
@ everyone good evening

please what is the moderate/maxiumum current rating for solar pv cables (4/6/10/16mm2).. Would aprreciate a chart or any other information as a guide

can i rate dem as normal A.C electrical cables..

Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 8:05pm On Jan 12, 2025
@BigDickProblems @boiz2men

Did you guys by chance select the Lithium profile?

And maybe also tried making the charging voltage and float the same Voltage?
Christianity Etc › Re: Denis: The Bishop Who Preached With His Beheaded Head by olopan(m): 11:35am On Oct 13, 2024
what a man dedicated to God with extreme zeal shocked
Family › Re: Married People, Do You Face Great Temptation To Cheat? by olopan(m): 11:32am On Oct 13, 2024
we wan know o,as single guy
Technology Market › Re: Diy Lithium Ion Like-minds by olopan(m): 11:32am On Oct 13, 2024
Bro NL no let me drop you message o
compunigeria:
😀 Thanks, i am grateful.
Technology Market › Re: Diy Lithium Ion Like-minds by olopan(m): 11:31am On Oct 13, 2024
You can take the proactive way by getting a voltmeter and it displays your voltage for you where you will constantly see or monitor the battery level.

OR



compunigeria
Technology Market › Re: Diy Lithium Ion Like-minds by olopan(m): 11:31am On Oct 13, 2024
You can take the proactive way by getting a voltmeter and it displays your voltage for you where you will constantly see or monitor the battery level.

OR

you can just take the reactive way and order a 80A 12-30Vdc LVD on aliexpress for a easy setup (this way you set your desired voltage [12.1-12.4V] minimum

compunigeria
Technology Market › Re: Diy Lithium Ion Like-minds by olopan(m): 11:30am On Oct 13, 2024
You can take the proactive way by getting a voltmeter and it displays your voltage for you where you will constantly see or monitor the battery level.

OR

you can just take the reactive way and order a 80A 12-30V dc LVD on aliexpress for a easy setup (this way you set your desired voltage 12.1-12.4V minimum

compunigeria
Technology Market › Re: Diy Lithium Ion Like-minds by olopan(m): 11:28am On Oct 13, 2024
You can take the proactive way by getting a voltmeter and it displays your voltage for you where you will constantly see or monitor the battery level.

OR

you can just take the reactive way and order a 80A 12-30V dc LVD on aliexpress for a easy setup (this way you set your desired voltage 12.1-12.4V minimum

compunigeria:
I have a lithium battery but my inverter has a very low LVD( 10.5v).

Please what are my options in order to avoid low voltage disconnect from my BMS.

Abeg my DIY ogas and any user/ installer that has faced similar issue, i need una help.

@oloet, @olopan,@valto, @NiyiOmoIyunade
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 4:44pm On Sep 13, 2024
you need an electrician for this part, it is not something an untrained person can venture into.

KingGeedorah:
Thanks for the feedback

Can l have a situation where l keep the old generator cable but run a cable just for the solar inverter, where the solar inverter only powers lights and selected sockets.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 4:11pm On Sep 13, 2024
OgakingGozilla rival grin

Get an original 13A plug

decommision your old generator cable if you have it

rewire the generator cable and switch the generator change over to the generator side.

you should have power.

if confused about this or running into a more complex situation, then you need a trained professsional.

KingGeedorah:
Good day House,

I recently bought a solar generator (Ecoflow Delta 2) . I would like advice on how to connect it to the house to that it can power up my house lights and 2 sockets for fridge and Tv.

Presently l use extension cables to power my fridge and entertainment centre.

See attachment from their website.

Thank you in advance
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 4:07pm On Sep 13, 2024
Check my profile send your pictures to the account on whatsAPP,

I'd help you post it here.

i still have the feeling of something is not done right
preyeamaorutobi:
I'm having issues posting image
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 2:28pm On Sep 13, 2024
You have an interesting and quite peculiar case, please share your
solar panel arrangement pics
Battery and controller and other items pics
sticker of inverter or picture

Lastly, how do it behave if or when you turn on the fridge.

Also, as a last resort, turn of all loads and use only the fridge, if it works, then continue to practices this simple tweak.,
preyeamaorutobi:
Good afternoon, great people. I found out about this wonderful solar forum just last night, and I took my time to read some comments. I really appreciate everyone here for their time invested in answering questions.

Please, I'm a newbie on this. I just got these solar systems.
Glow Energy 1.5kVA 12V Inverter
Glow Energy 220ah 12V Battery
Felicity Mppt Charge Controller 60ah,
100W Panel 6, and 300W Panel 2.


I got them about two weeks ago, and I found out that it can't power my inverter fridge with these specs.

Rating 220-240v, 50/60Hz Rated current: 1.15A Defrosting input: 220v/230-2240v Rated input of heater cord: 95w Annual energy consumption: 235 kW/year Rated power input: 65w Dimensions: 555 (W) x 585 (D) x 1520 (H) mm

I use the system for my
50-inch smart TV 120W
1 laptop lighting.
Power bank.

I never knew it wouldn't be able to power my fridge; I felt it would because it is an inverter fridge. My mistake was not doing proper research before getting it. So please, what will you advise I do or change to enable it to power the fridge and also a washing machine of 7.5 kg?
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 2:23pm On Sep 13, 2024
There is a new Lithium Battery on the block - Vestwoods
Below is a review of its 5.12kWh LFP

We've <a href=" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHUirjnFbHg">made this link</a> to point to this Youtube page.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 9:49am On Sep 13, 2024
if you know any twinsfaja shop close to you.

they have it
genius43:
Can you recommend a similar product that can be sourced locally. The infrared cookers on Jumia, I am see a rating of 2200W and above
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 3:54pm On Sep 03, 2024
I noticed that solar panels are connected the wrong way or even those that use mc4 end up doing it the wrong way.

I attached a video showing "How an mc4 connector is properly crimpled with its associating tools and their usages"

We've built this link <a href=" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq2P7c8gGTo">How to crimple an MC4 connector</a> to point to this a youtube page.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 10:52am On Aug 02, 2024
You are doing well.

more power to your elbows
Ijeoma660:
I have added another 5kwh to my setup to enable ne have 1 day autonomy. I alao have a timer switch for my freezer. Previously when I had only 5kwh battery installed It switches on the freezer by

On 8.30am and
Off 5.30pm

Based on this arrangement by morning my battery is about 35% (5kwh)

But after adding another 5kWh making a total of 10kWh battery. I did a calculation and arrived at the on/off times for the freezer

On 6am and
Off 11pm

By morning my battery's percentage is at +/- 60% (10kWh)

If it happens to be a cloudy weather I cam go on without the need for grid dependency.

This way i don't worry anyone with switching off the lights when not in use etc...

Cost of equipment so far
Inverter 423k
LFPB 5kWh 1.350m
LFPB 5kWh 1.071m
PV array 18nos x 300Wp 480k. (warehouse clearance sale)
Timer switch 12k
WiFi module for online control and monitor 51k

Load on the system
1. TVs 2nos (65 and 47inch
2. Fans 5nos
3. Microwave
4. Freezer 250L
5 Bedside fridge
6. Several LED Light
7. Home entertainment
8. Laptop etc.


Its amazing I have bo idea whether there is NEPA light or not.
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 10:44am On Jun 17, 2024
You need a multimeter to do an actual test of continuity on the fuse and confirm if they are still active.
noel76:
Good morning house, please i need inverter expert help in here, i have an eco solar 3.5kva 48v inverter, 3 days ago during the rain d light went off and refused to stay on, it always trip off went d inverter is powered on, and d display is showing "fuse trip" how do i go about it? D inverter uses 4 batteries and 8 solar panels
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 3:04pm On Jun 14, 2024
TECHLAND SHOULD HAVE SOME
isangjohnson:
I need original Canadian panels to be shipped to Uyo.
Who has a link to where I can get the original one?
Fouani store doesn't have 580w at the moment?
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 9:26am On Jun 14, 2024
Is there a reason why he will or should bond Neutral to Earth?

This isn't really code compliant. IMO

brightk:
IMHO, if u had a main db in that house and bonded ur neutral to earth.. i think only that breaker controlling the fridge will trip. and that shock wont be there. U touchin the fridge seems to complete the circuit for flow of current.

. There is more to this earthing stuff than wat the eye can see.... EXperts in the house,, does anyone have experience bonding neutral and earthing on ur main db panel?
Satellite TV Technology › Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olopan(m): 9:25am On Jun 14, 2024
The purpose of earth on appliances is to take dangerous voltage as the case of a metal container of an appliance touching the live conductor.

For you purpose, I believe
1. Your fridge has a rust which in turn has bridged a live conductor somewhere, hence the light voltage shocks received
2. Your earth might need improvement, as i believe it has probably had a resistive buildup, hence the shock you may be receiving.
3. check your water supply for the shower and see where you have electricity been in the mix of your setup. (suspect is likely water heater) try and ensure this is grounded and free from rust - live container bridge.

durodee:
Please what could cause my freezer to start shocking? We travelled for a few days and on return I noticed that. Just a mild shock initialy but it got worse today. Only the freezer initially, now the shower shocks IF the freezer is on. Freezer content remained well preserved. I have been using the freezer actively for years (likely 4 years or more though I bought it @12 years ago) . I have tested the socket- not guilty. The freezer works BUT CONSUMES ABOUT 1.5KW/h of power rather than the usual @200w . I noticed that today.
Once I disconnected the freezer, everything becomes normal

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