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KA24DETT:
You wont get a low frequency inverter at your budget. Low frequency is for starting motor loads that need high surge power like Sumo, non inverter AC or fridges. Most new appliances does not require surge current to start so you should be okay. Buy what you can afford now and upgrade as time goes.

dollarnaira:
Please I need real users of regular energy efficient microwave and air fryer.
Recommendations pls.

KA24DETT:
You wont get a low frequency inverter at your budget. Low frequency is for starting motor loads that need high surge power like Sumo, non inverter AC or fridges. Most new appliances does not require surge current to start so you should be okay. Buy what you can afford now and upgrade as time goes.

HeavenlyBang:
There are no such things are energy efficient microwave or airfryers. You can find a smaller microwave that draws about 1kw. Air fryers pretty much all draw over 1kw. They're efficient compared to ovens, due to the fan and smaller size but that's about it.

dollarnaira:
Thanks.
How many litres pls.

TSHIRT2:
I have once on this thread confirmed that my own 3000w24v is what am using to pump my 0.75hp borehole even as I write this it's pumping.

dollarnaira:
Alright, thanks but do they surge?
It is just that I mostly find air fryer from 2.5kw. May be I will extend my search further.

HeavenlyBang:
No. Microwaves and air fryers have no surge.

Ultimately larger air fryers will have higher power draw, since their heating elements will also be larger. I have a 4L one that only pulls about 1.35kw.

mctfopt:
Kinda small. I think 5.2L

Collione:
My budget is 400k for a hybrid inverter 5kva 48v. Originally my installer quoted me 395k for a 5kva 48v felicity hybrid inverter but if just been worried because it's high frequency. I also got information from someone who told me to try blue power inverter that it's hybrid transformer based but I don't know anything about the product

justcallmenuel:
40A 12/24v Sunfield mppt charge controller available.

dollarnaira:
Alright, thanks but do they surge?
It is just that I mostly find air fryer from 2.5kw. May be I will extend my search further.

Mrreed:
Usually, the wattage you see on those Chinese air fryers and blender is just for marketing(since their target market thinks higher power draw automatically equates to better performance ) .
The actual consumption is usually lower.

Mrreed:
Usually, the wattage you see on those Chinese air fryers and blender is just for marketing(since their target market thinks higher power draw automatically equates to better performance ) .
The actual consumption is usually lower.

AndroBlaze:
I believe a 5kw HF inverter with surge capacity will be good enough for the needs you mentioned as long as you apply good load management. I'm personally not a fan of Felicity, but most who use their inverters here seem to be happy.

For now I can only personally recommend Growatt's 5kw SPF model (currently 550k @ Fouani), as that is my preferred inverter of choice for the value it gives. Their 3kw inverters fall within your range and usually have surge capacity, but my experience with them is limited.

Whatever HF inverter you get, your installer will be limited to what he can service, so it is important you chase a good brand or at least one that has good after sales support.

Either that, or you can get a good older model used LF inverter with your budget which would make your installer happy and likely have significantly higher idle/inefficiencies draws on you batteries.

Collione:
I really appreciate this feedback. I guess I'll stop overthinking it and get a HF inverter

Machiny:
brand to pick becomes another issue

Collione:
At this point I'll pick the felicity the installer quoted since it's popular and within my budget. When it comes to 5kwh batteries which is preferable. Fireman, cworth or felicity. I heard some negative reviews about felicity brand but I want to be sure

ksmart027:
Available

HeavenlyBang:
Pretty much none of this is correct. High surge is still just power draw at the end of the day and ultimately depends on the output of your inverter vs the actual surge current.

For example, this is my freezer surge power draw vs regular usage.

It's also not a matter of "new appliances". It's a matter of inductive loads (regular freezer) vs non-inductive loads (a resistive load like a TV or electric iron) vs variable speed compressors (inverter freezers, ACs, etc)

Collione:
At this point I'll pick the felicity the installer quoted since it's popular and within my budget. When it comes to 5kwh batteries which is preferable. Fireman, cworth or felicity. I heard some negative reviews about felicity brand but I want to be sure

AndroBlaze:
I believe a 5kw HF inverter with surge capacity will be good enough for the needs you mentioned as long as you apply good load management. I'm personally not a fan of Felicity, but most who use their inverters here seem to be happy.

For now I can only personally recommend Growatt's 5kw SPF model (currently 550k @ Fouani), as that is my preferred inverter of choice for the value it gives. Their 3kw inverters fall within your range and usually have surge capacity, but my experience with them is limited.

Whatever HF inverter you get, your installer will be limited to what he can service, so it is important you chase a good brand or at least one that has good after sales support.

Either that, or you can get a good older model used LF inverter with your budget which would make your installer happy and likely have significantly higher idle/inefficiencies draws on you batteries.

Collione:
At this point I'll pick the felicity the installer quoted since it's popular and within my budget. When it comes to 5kwh batteries which is preferable. Fireman, cworth or felicity. I heard some negative reviews about felicity brand but I want to be sure

kiekie1:
Neatly used 360 watts solar panels available ...

Pnutmillionaire:
What could be the problem with this bms.
The battery is obviously full from the voltage displayed but it states soc as 92%.
Although it hasnt exceeded 58V before, it used to show the correct percentage in respect to voltage.

Creditalerts:
cworth is very good I just installed it and I must say I'm enjoying it so nay sayers are wrong