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Feshizzy:
Thanks for this info,
I might not be able to speak on the rest,
But AC, that calculation for inverter is misleading,

Let me elaborate abit,
An inverter and regular AC uses exactly same wattage no different 1 HP is 1 HP in terms of power. - NO! Only if the setting to work like a normal AC is choose by default it works at a lower power


So in the real sense in terms of power, you are not really saving anything with inverter AC Just saving the your inverter from surge startup. - Bear in mind that an Invert AC was made for power efficiency & not for inverter, with an inverter it makes more sense since the surge is out & energy is been saved due to it variable compressor architecture.

That's because, if it takes 5 hours to cool a room with 2 HP AC, your inverter can cool it in like 4- 4.5 hours but consumption is still the same. - I think you just answered the question with this paragraph

If your normal 2HP AC consume 2200W for 5 hrs neglecting compressor on & off time - then 11KWh have been used.

If an inverter AC 2HP runs for 5 hours also lets say it consume 1400W then 7KWh has been used.

And when you engage energy saving. Lol, it's like slowing your can from 100mph to 50mph,
You will get to your destination but at a longer time doesn't mean you have save fuel. Same goes with inverter AC when you engage energy saving on a 2HP Ac you just turn it to 1.5HP or 1HP.
Meaning if 2HP cool in 5 hours, 1HP would be 10+ hours.

So has energy being saved? - YES

billyadam:
1 HP is 750w, 2 HP is 1500w
Standard rating

sleekender:
Any trusted Pylontech distributor in the house?

I need 10kw

naijaboy756:
Please who has an alternative power solution that is affordable and in the FCT. It is intended to power a device with 500W capacity.

It is urgently needed and quantity can be many if confirmed to be okay. It should run for like 5 hours minimum daily

durodee:
Lacquer polish can be obtained from a paint shop ,right?
For how many years will that give the panels?

ebuks4ever:
Pls I need some help. I just bought these 2pcs of 12V 200Ah Quanta batteries. I have 6pcs of 250W installed PV.

I forgot to turn off the fridge after sunset only to notice that by 7pm, my battery was indicating 50% on the inverter. Battery volt was 23.6V.
As at 5pm, I was still getting 110Watts from the sun.

My overall load was around 250watts.

Is this normal for a battery that is just 2wks old?

durodee:
Good evening house. Is there a way to repair broken panels? There is a project ongoing somewhere and I noticed as the panels were being offloaded that some panels had broken glasses. Is there any way the could still be useful? They are 450w panels and quite a number of them.
I am wondering if one can cover with new glass and seal the edges to prevent egress of water if that will work?
Just thinking ........

gadgetplanetng:
@olopan maybe color-code (green) the columns that should be edited.

Also the items with a surge can have a factor of xx to determine inverter size

Good one

Xanderone:
° 312L Thermocool Inverter freezer - 90w to 250w depending on the extent it has frozen.
° 219L Thermocool regular condenser freezer - 120w
° 219L Hisense Freezer - 100w
° 55" LG LED TV - 150 watts peak, 40 watts full power saving mode activated.
° 43" Panasonic OLED TV - 110w peak, 30 watts full power saving mode activated.
° CCTV PTZ security camera (the camera alone excluding the recorder hub) - 11 watts each.

gracewealth007:
Please I want to ask, if I want to go off grid and in addition to other normal house hold lightings and TV, I want to use 3 AC (one 2HP and two 1.5 HP) will a 60Kw battery and 12kw solar panel be sufficient? The ac will mostly be used during the day when weather is hot and the two 1.5 hp throughout the night. And all other basic household things like water heater, fridge, freezer, microwave also in the house.

mctfopt:
Cable is 6mm², maybe the 1HP is not really 1HP

fhranchez:
Fellow solar enthusiasts, i recently bought a 200w Canadian solar panel from a vendor here coupled with a 30amps CC. The highest amps i have seen is 5.2amps and 4.5amps on a average Sunny day. I don't believe this is normal because the panel maximum amps is rated at 11.6amps.

Now my installer did not remove the mc4 connectors instead he only connected the wires at the edge of the mc4 connectors. I think this is the reason for the poor performance of the panels or is 4.5amps the best i should expect from my 200w panel?

mctfopt:
Cway water dispenser 800w

1 cooker ring- 1500w to 1800w


Average inverter fridge/freezer combo standing fridge - 135w

Measured my 1HP sumo pump current draw and got 6.5A @ 215v which translates to 1395w...dunno if the 1HP is truly 1HP

OkoroPeugeot:
Thank you!'
Experience always helps

1. I'd change the wire from the batteries to 16mm ASAP
2. I'd get a 10A 230Vac breaker and put that before connecting the AC supply to the inverter
3. I believe the 16A DC breaker is between the panels and the inverter while the 63A is between the batteries and the inverter? - YES

brightk:
We have spoilt so many things in this country because of cheap labour.

we all have to admit it. solar is expensive.nor be all this corners wen we de cut

mctfopt:
The guys with the lower quote will most likely win. Even if the job end up being mediocre, the clients are often happy with it.

mctfopt:
Funny these peeps get the most jobs

OkoroPeugeot:
Ps I have a DIY installation & would like to add fuses and circuit breakers to it

I'm confused at the sizing

- 2 350W ground mounted solar panels connected in series with 9 meters of 10mm DC wire from panels to inverter - 16A DC 500Vdc Breaker

- 3kv 24V axpert inverter with 100VoC, 1000W rated power and 30 - 80vdc operating voltage - 63A DC 500Vdc Breaker

- 24v 100AH LiFePo4 battery pack (also connected with 10mm 16mm wire to the inverter)


I haven't connected AC charging yet as I don't want nepa to damage my property with their random voltage. - 10A AC 230Vac Breaker assuming your charging power + actual power usage i.e. bypass isn't up to 2,200W @ 220V|10A


Please what do I need to buy to protect my setup? Been browsing and very confused.

tsiriman:
Hello house, I also need a Deye 5kW hybrid inverter, I contacted a company in Lekki and they have only the 8kW.
Thanks

durodee:
I have a hybrid Gennex 5kva in use now for more than a year. Being used commercially and as I suspect, being abused at my back regularly ( being overloaded with pumping machine/2 ACs until it trips etc). I have timers on the equipment to synchronize use, but it kept being overidden for one reason or another.
So, I am already looking for a not too expensive replacement in case. Moreover, i need a backup as least but Deye is out of my pocket range now.

What will be your choice as per capacity, capability and costs between:
1) Gennex
2) Epever
3) Sorotec
4) Growat

By the way, my solar panels (12 pieces , 300w, Canadian solar) are configured for a high voltage cc (450v max input) and I will prefer not to change that if possible.

I saw @ Earthrealm suggestion and I want to know people's view if cost of acquisition is also factored in.
Tanx

EPOMA:
Go for Victron

Godliftedme:
Pls I need Deye 5KW Hybrid Inverter, anyone in the house or link to buy.
Thanks in advance

Trippledots:
Will also like to know more about this.

sensisosu:
Can I have your number or WhatsApp to connect on the below suggestions