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From the manual I noticed online, it seems like a pretty solid build, but a real time test might say otherwise, with its "power save" mode it idle consumption should be reduced considering that it is transformer based

I will charge LiFePO4 as a standard charging profile with none editable parameters ... I could be wrong and open to correction.

Kindly check attached pictures, if that is the said inverter

tomi01:
Good day gurus in the house. Please I want to know how rugged is Proton HP series 3kw 24v or the HP-pv Series... and can the inverter charge Lithium battery. In case I choose Lithium over tubular battery. I'm planning to get one Asap

Yes,

With the 10, you operate more in the MPPT range even in low irradiance but for the 5 you might fall short of range due to aforementioned

Evan65:
I'm making use of a hybrid inverter 500voc and 80a. So connecting 10pairs in series and parallel both is better than connect 5 pairs in series then parallel them?

Information not complete as inverter or charge controller is not provided

But

Assuming it is a 450/500VoC hybrid or rated charge controller, with your VoC 10 panels in series will slide through no problem, while they are parallel together.

Assuming the both exist on a single/same panel.
Good luck at your installation

Evan65:
Hello, please I need your urgent reply on this. What's the best solar panel connect for a this solar system. Its a 8 battery system (12v 200ah) with 20 solar 350w solar panel(39.8voc,10.8imp). I'm thinking connection 5 pairs in series then parallel them will be best. My friend suggested 10 pairs in series then parallel both. I will like suggestion on the best panel connection for optimal result

By a rough estimate, 80-40k

Jiji is a good place to start

haslaw:
Please does any anyone knows how I can get just one of the batteries and what possible price.

I haven't used it before, but appears like battery custom built to a local player,

It could be good or bad,

Maintenance culture
Most importantly the warranty claim must be very good, in case it goes bad

Melbrom:
This is it

Please don't try any of drawn images

Try the image provided instead

If not working, best you try to buy from the lot you bought these ones from.

haslaw:
Will I parallel the battery with one battery or with (3-6) as you say.

Also, I am wondering if I could get just a single battery of that type to replace in the system.

Thanks so much

Care to provide image, the name didn't appear on Google

Melbrom:
Please I need opinions on Touchn batteries. Anybody made use of them? If yes are they reliable?

The battery appears dead!

If it's possible to parallel a few good ones (3-6) and parallel it with the faulty battery ... There is a slim chance that the inrush current might rejuvenate it, though unlikely but it is worth a shot

haslaw:
Good evening Gurus in the house,

I seriously need your help. I have 12 units of 2V/600AH Shoto battery on a 24V system. Last night the inverter went off shortly after NEPA went of.
So this morning, I recorded the following readings on each of the batteries as shown in the pictures below.

Pls, you guys should have a look at the readings to tell me what to do as the readings on battery number 10 is abnormal

All Kartel batteries are deep cycle batteries

AGM I believe and they now, they have flooded batteries.

purplekayc:
Guys, how good are kartel batteries as compared to deep cycle batteries

If your storage is properly size, then yes it possible start from high temperatures like 25°c first and lower as desire. IMO ... Plus with solar the stress is less on storage

MontyNG:
Quick one guys,

If using lithium batteries, can you retain your non-inverter AC?

Or you have to change it out to inverter ACs


I will rather retain my 1.5hp non inverter AC as the market options for inverter ACs are limited. (only LG/Hisense I think)

We buy spent deep cycle lead acid batteries for recycling

As a pro installer or DIY RE home user, kindly reach out to get your battery swapped for a rebate

200Ah - 21,000

150Ah - 14,000

100Ah - 10,000

We also do a nationwide pick-up

We are a phone call away, contact on signature

Growatt are working to reduce or eliminate power export to the grid and improve more of self consumption which is where Grohome their feature comes in

Grohome is a feature that uses varieties of smart devices like EV charger, lamps, socket, thermostat and a few others which will automatically detect and switch on appliances when there is excess power generated but not used to prevent export to grid

In this part of our hemisphere, for the main time
Working with google or smart devices that can work with it is the way to go for now especially with Growatt

With a Google home device, you can link smart lamps, smart sockets, smart TV, washing machine, microwave, AC and thermostat et. cetera with the Growatt app as a third party to control couple of these devices when you detect you are generating more using google assistance and a chain of trained routine, you can have the smart appliances work just by using words like "Good morning Google"

ojeysky:
Bros could you elaborate on how growatt does this?

Yes, I do but not heading in the direction of the person anytime soon

Why not show this to those cafe guys

Deluxe8000:
Please do you have anyone in lagos who can help me configure it or set up the RJ45 cable?

5. Continuation

This is the few info i can dig up

1. It communicate using RS485

2. The controller can be set to LiFePO4 battery following the steps in picture 2

3. If you are not tech savvy,you will need help pf a network admin for a RJ45 cable setup using the following images RJ45 x2 with one end working normally to goto PC RJ45 port while other is reconfigure

4.this shows the way to set the Rs485 pins for the charge controller and then you can do thing the way you want it

Please note: that this information is not 100% certain to work but 90% sure it should do the job right

Deluxe8000:
second generation of esmart mppt controller SLAC-EH1.0 series.
It comes with Solar Eagle mppt disk.

About the Smart home, you can integrate the inverter with smart appliances like socket, washing machine, AC, toasters etc most appliance that can work using IoT

jamesid29:
I'm not sure I understand about the smart home ready out of the box part. I might be missing something on that though because on paper they both seem to be identical in functionality except for the remote monitoring out of the box.

Thanks boss �

It all boils down to personal opinion for those who needs it personally, as we know money moves the Nigerian customers demand

Many are concerned about basic functionality and since they both look the same, they go for a cheaper available option

Personally/professionally for me I will pick a Growatt over SMK based on

1. Two year warranty over a year of SMK

2. Remote monitoring - this feature is very handy for pro installers

3. Wide online community

4. Out of the box - lithium battery comms

5. Smart home ready, right out of the box

With many installation sites running Growatt we can run diagnose problems in real time

jamesid29:
Good morning all.
A question has been bugging me for the past couple of days now.

Recently stumbled on SMK inverters and they seem to be reasonably priced.
Looking at the SMK specs against Growatt's, they seem to be almost identical in terms of what they offer(aside from the follow come WiFi stick and capability).
But yet one seems to be a darling in the market while the other one rarely features in conversations even though it has almost identical features ,even to the battery less function( atleast on paper) at a lower cost.

Is it that the SMK's are of a lesser quality in terms of build or perculiar issues (maybe charging)? Or is it that Growatt has just been better at branding themselves in the Nigerian market?

I know, what is written on paper does not always translate into the real world and I'm still finding my way in this renewable energy universe (just started this year), so I say make I ask those that have far more experience in the group and from marketers who deal in these products.

I'm not trying to knock down any of the products, it's just a question that has been in my head for some days now.
Any input is very much appreciated. Thank you

You can even be more smart with the way the plug works with a Growatt inverter / Shinephone (integrated) as you can now switch on and off appliances when you notice that production is peaking or in float ... Possibilities are almost endlessly

Valto:
i use 2 pcs of it. connected to an airtel mifi and mtn mifi. can switch off and on, view consumption, set a schedule /timers e.t.c from anywhere/location on the smartlife android app

I don't know it all especially this particular battery chemistry but I won't 100% agree with some things technically but in all the energy remains the same

Dam5reey:
It's simple 135 Cells at 2.2ah each is 297AH at 3.7V

Or 99AH at 11.1V

Is 300Ah correct yes, technically, but most don't pay attention or fully understand technically details.

I don't know if our reasoning is line but

The last picture has 45 cells of 2.2Ah in parallel making them in total 99Ah

With three of them in series, each block maintains 99Ah

3.7V nominal x 3s =11.1V

11.1V x 99Ah = 1098.9Wh

Assuming 4.11V - 3.7V is the use range but it Li-ion batteries of 3.7V can go as low as 3.4/3.3ish( not confidence of the range)

In the real sense battery is 99Ah not 300Ah based on analysis above

ceaser:
Please help me for here o. Na someone tell me say a vendor sent him this and that he maintained that the capacities are NOT FAKE but true capacities. He said he gave him links of sellers that had fake capacities to compare. He was even angry at me for disagreeing with the seller's claim of true capacities.

Na I'm í come dey look say these capacities claimed to be authentic are actually fake for a 12v Li-ion pack. Abeg make una help me look before I start to dey confuse myself.

Ok, kindly give the name of your controller and model

I will whip something up, hopefully if seen

Deluxe8000:
the user settings can not be done manually. It has to be set through pc

Care to provide the manual for all to give you their input

Deluxe8000:
Pls i need someone who can help me configure this cc to use lithium battery.

Ranges between 30k to 26k depending on the brand of the solar panels

OkoroPeugeot:
How much can I get 150w panels

Since the loads are not sensitive, you can make do with a modified sine wave inverter

1000/500W inverter with charger - good for days of bad weather, charge with the grid

2x 150W panels

30A solar charge controller

100Ah L.A Battery

Other accessories you choose to go with it, depending on your knowledge of how it goes.

Note: you can buy all accessories yourself and call a local Installer to do the job for you

Jiji is a good place to start or you can reach out if stuck

Liftedhands:
Good morning all, please I need help getting a solar inverter for my shop.
The load is very small, 1 rechargeable fan, 3 energy bulbs and phone/laptop charger.

Thought of going for mtn lumos but not encouraged by some bad reviews.


Please kindly advise suggest which I can get for less than 150k to serve the purpose listed above thank you.

All sold out

But you can get new stock for 617,000 with external connectors inclusive.

olopan:
Got a sweet deal on pylontech US2000 at 535,000

10 pieces available for grab ... Don't miss it

Please note: it's not available with external cable kit

Contact on signature

I can get you a good DC MCB when you settled in to buy one

Those skies still open up every now and then to reveal some energy at least, having little is better than nothing

alstacs:
Not yet boss.
I leave it off intermittently since I asked here, been very busy but I've to sort that out this week sha. I can't stand looking at my panels waste away. Though the clouds have taken over the skies for some weeks now and it's not so bad

Okay!

Hope you have found a DC one to use in it place

alstacs:
The tripping breaker is between the Solar panels and the charge controller. And it is AC instead of DC.

Growatt 8KVA - 890,000

Growatt 10Kva - 990,000

ElRazur:
Anyone selling new Felicity LifePo4 battery or similar abeg let me your prices.

Any seller got Deye or Growatts 8 and 10kva hybrid inverter, abeg reply to this message with your current prices.


Thanks.

The breaker trips because it is an AC MCB doing work of a DC MCB

I want to understand something, your said MCB was placed where in the DC Circuitry?

1. Before inverter PV input

2. Between inverter and battery

alstacs:
It's an AC breaker rated 100A and my inverter is hybrid with a 70A MPPT. Once the sun is bright and the MPPT is charging in the range of 20 to 30A in bulk, the breaker trips off. Any charging current below that, it won't.
The panels are 9 in 3x3 stings. Each of them is 260W, Imp 8.82A, Vmp 31V. The cables are appropriate and were even revised just to be sure. The only option left was to change the breaker to the appropriate DC.
NB, a similar breaker within the same box on the AC side works fine.

What is your PV array capacity

Going for hybrid like SMK or growatt with some added features is something to look into

isangjohnson:
Please, I'll like to know the current price of morningstar/midnight solar mppt 80A CC and a very good 2.5 to 3kva inverter.

I'm told Deye is very good.

That is the least package that we have but I help you make a quick search via Nl check out the moniker in attached photo.

Good luck

geemd434:
Bro. I need something less expensive. This one cost is too high

This might just be what you need, if price isn't a barrier.

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geemd434:
Please guys recommend UPs for my laptop. I need something that can supply power to my laptop after the battery is down