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Good evening guys.
Is there any good deal on a used transformer based pure sine wave inverter or an hybrid inverter of less than 1.5kva, 12v?
Hit me up with your offers!

sofdoc1:
Good evening guys.
Is there any good deal on a used transformer based pure sine wave inverter or an hybrid inverter of less than 1.5kva, 12v?
Hit me up with your offers!

I have Sukam Falcon. 150k

anna081:
Have read that some batteries don't last, I don't want to make mistake

Go for the one recommended to you. It's the only way out of rechargeable fan batter scams. Mine is close to a year now, same battery though I got it around 12k.

Doratao:
Good Morning. Tell your friend that for a 4kVA setup, the absolute must is a Pure Sine Wave inverter with robust built-in protection. Our grid fluctuates wildly. A 4kVA will comfortably run a standard home (TVs, fans, lighting, laptops, and a moderate inverter fridge), but advise them to keep heavy heating appliances off it. Also, if they plan to use Lithium batteries, the inverter needs good communication protocols.

But honestly, the biggest trap in Nigeria is buying cheap inverters with zero after-sales. Once a sudden power surge fries the motherboard, the machine simply becomes useless scrap.

A friend of mine bought Lithium batteries from SVC Energy a few years ago, and they are still working perfectly today. Based on how rugged their batteries are, their 4kVA off-grid inverters should be very solid too.

More importantly, they actually have a local distributor and service center right in Lekki. If anything happens, you have real people to hold accountable, not just an email address. Hope these suggestions help your friend out!

Thank you very much buh apart from this svc which other brand can you recommend?

Kieki1:
I've also got something at a cool budget ...

this is a 12v inverter with a pwm charge controller.

adibo:
Thanks a lot for your response. I think I will just work towards getting the 715w panels and selling off the 475w panels to recoup some of my money spent back. Not really in a hurry though cus the panels are still serving me well.

Is this Jinko solar panel OK? If not, which solar panel products are original and of good quality that I can buy that are half cut mono?

Brotherly,

If you decide to sell later on pls contact me i can buy them off you, na jst 3 pieces i need to add to my setup, my number is easily accessible on my profile.

Thanks

Hello guy please I need your advice as my sister is about to pay for 3.2kva inverter installation to power her 2 freezer cold drinks business… her total budget is 1.5M. Is it advisable to go for tubular batteries as the attachment below say… Abeg don’t air me

alosbaba007:
Brotherly,

If you decide to sell later on pls contact me i can buy them off you, na jst 3 pieces i need to add to my setup, my number is easily accessible on my profile.

Thanks

OK, no problem, I will contact you if I decide to sell. Still making plans

Pabodo:
Dear friends,
Please, I plan to buy this from a friend(220k) just for small set up to power few things at home.
1. What type/size of Charge controller can I use
2.The average load this can power and ideal battery bank size?
3. No of panel that may be required?

Thank you guys for the good works you all are doing and hoping to get your advice

Seems that friend of yours wants to use you to reCoup part of his investment.

BUT then again, that brand ain't a CHEAP brand hence don't easily think you getting same value with most CHEAPer alternatives being suggested.

meanWhile, you could get a (hybrid) inverter of 24v 2.5kva or 3kva or 3.5kva from 230,000 naira and above BUT once again, kindly note though they are of good quality, are not of same quality as what your friend is offering you.

So it's left for you to decide how much quality you willing to sacrifice.

Now if you tell us your load, and your max budget for everything, we could make suggestions for you irrespective of if you decides BUYing from your friend or elseWhere

rayvelez:
Hello guy please I need your advice as my sister is about to pay for 3.2kva inverter installation to power her 2 freezer cold drinks business… her total budget is 1.5M. Is it advisable to go for tubular batteries as the attachment below say… Abeg don’t air me

How BIG or SMALL are the freezers ? Asking so we sure the 3.5kva inverter would comfortably power them along with any other loads you throw at it.

Also you failed to indicate voltage of the inverter though I guess it's 24v.

meanWhile, don't buy any solar panel less than 300w except you getting them at super CHEAP price or for free.

YourA lot of those installers buys ordinary mono / poly solar panels. You need at least halfCut mono solar panels.

As for Tubular vs lithium batteries, that's for you to decide BUT for me, would say except you trust your battery seller to sell authentic lithium batteries to you, just buy quality leadAcid based batteries from quality brands like Quanta, Genus, etc.

Issue is, your max budget obviously wouldn't get you any quality item brand new hence would suggest you go for a mix of New and USEd items.

if possible, she should try add extra 500,000 naira to it and force her way to 48v system once and for all.

Depending on capacity, A lithium based battery of 24v is about 820,000 naira while 48v is about 1,050,000 naira.

Quality leadAcid based batteries brand new ranges from 350,000 naira and above.

So you either go for Lithium or leadAcid based batteries e.g Tubular.

If I were to be in your (sister's) shoes, I would buy more of solar panels say 6pcs of 500w or 550w hallfCut mono, followed by a quality used 3.5 or 4kva (hybrid) inverter, (optionally a quality USEd charge controller if not hybrid inverter), na like 25mm NEPA wire or higher you go use as your budget no fit afford enough Copper cable excet distance is very short e.g bungalow shop, then buy quality and still useful used Tubular batteries. If buying USEd batteries, need be tested very very well to be sure it still got capacity to serve you.

iraybuju:
For what na money that can give you 24v 3kva inverter with charger and controller join self. Chai…

You guys not considering the brand. it's Victron, not SMS and the likes but yea, that money could get a somewhat good inverter even if not in league of Victron.

if I can't afford morningStar, I go for the ikes of fangpusun, epEver, or worst case SRNE. I still end end getting good value even not exactly like I would have gotten with likes of morningStar

anna081:
Have read that some batteries don't last, I don't want to make mistake

if you had read past pages, would have gotten lots of suggestions as this question has been ASKed and attended to several times.

meanWhile, do you already have solar setUp ? if you do, chances are, you might not even need to buy that battery again

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abuzz33:
I have Sukam Falcon. 150k

That is not looking like a good deal.
For what capacity?

bassdow:
How BIG or SMALL are the freezers ? Asking so we sure the 3.5kva inverter would comfortably power them along with any other loads you throw at it.

Also you failed to indicate voltage of the inverter though I guess it's 24v.

meanWhile, don't buy any solar panel less than 300w except you getting them at super CHEAP price or for free.

YourA lot of those installers buys ordinary mono / poly solar panels. You need at least halfCut mono solar panels.

As for Tubular vs lithium batteries, that's for you to decide BUT for me, would say except you trust your battery seller to sell authentic lithium batteries to you, just buy quality leadAcid based batteries from quality brands like Quanta, Genus, etc.

Issue is, your max budget obviously wouldn't get you any quality item brand new hence would suggest you go for a mix of New and USEd items.

if possible, she should try add extra 500,000 naira to it and force her way to 48v system once and for all.

Depending on capacity, A lithium based battery of 24v is about 820,000 naira while 48v is about 1,050,000 naira.

Quality leadAcid based batteries brand new ranges from 350,000 naira and above.

So you either go for Lithium or leadAcid based batteries e.g Tubular.

If I were to be in your (sister's) shoes, I would buy more of solar panels say 6pcs of 500w or 550w hallfCut mono, followed by a quality used 3.5 or 4kva (hybrid) inverter, (optionally a quality USEd charge controller if not hybrid inverter), na like 25mm NEPA wire or higher you go use as your budget no fit afford enough Copper cable excet distance is very short e.g bungalow shop, then buy quality and still useful used Tubular batteries. If buying USEd batteries, need be tested very very well to be sure it still got capacity to serve you.

Pls how can I reach you ?

bassdow:

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bassdow:
How BIG or SMALL are the freezers ? Asking so we sure the 3.5kva inverter would comfortably power them along with any other loads you throw at it.

Also you failed to indicate voltage of the inverter though I guess it's 24v.

meanWhile, don't buy any solar panel less than 300w except you getting them at super CHEAP price or for free.

YourA lot of those installers buys ordinary mono / poly solar panels. You need at least halfCut mono solar panels.

As for Tubular vs lithium batteries, that's for you to decide BUT for me, would say except you trust your battery seller to sell authentic lithium batteries to you, just buy quality leadAcid based batteries from quality brands like Quanta, Genus, etc.

Issue is, your max budget obviously wouldn't get you any quality item brand new hence would suggest you go for a mix of New and USEd items.

if possible, she should try add extra 500,000 naira to it and force her way to 48v system once and for all.

Depending on capacity, A lithium based battery of 24v is about 820,000 naira while 48v is about 1,050,000 naira.

Quality leadAcid based batteries brand new ranges from 350,000 naira and above.

So you either go for Lithium or leadAcid based batteries e.g Tubular.

If I were to be in your (sister's) shoes, I would buy more of solar panels say 6pcs of 500w or 550w hallfCut mono, followed by a quality used 3.5 or 4kva (hybrid) inverter, (optionally a quality USEd charge controller if not hybrid inverter), na like 25mm NEPA wire or higher you go use as your budget no fit afford enough Copper cable excet distance is very short e.g bungalow shop, then buy quality and still useful used Tubular batteries. If buying USEd batteries, need be tested very very well to be sure it still got capacity to serve you.

306 & 203L HTC
1 story building, her shop is downstair
3.2kva inverter
6pcs 450w panels

rayvelez:
Hello guy please I need your advice as my sister is about to pay for 3.2kva inverter installation to power her 2 freezer cold drinks business… her total budget is 1.5M. Is it advisable to go for tubular batteries as the attachment below say… Abeg don’t air me

your I. 5m can set you up on these.

Since it's just to power her cold drinks business which is mostly running during the daytime.


3.5kva 24v hybrid inverter 280-350k
2.5kwh 24v lithium battery 500k - 550k
4pcs of 620w jinko panels. 500k
Use the remaining money for cable and installation.

rayvelez:
Hello guy please I need your advice as my sister is about to pay for 3.2kva inverter installation to power her 2 freezer cold drinks business… her total budget is 1.5M. Is it advisable to go for tubular batteries as the attachment below say… Abeg don’t air me

In whatever you're buying AVOID TUBULAR batteries. Anybody suggesting it to you no like you bro. Be patient, more people will recommend.

Mrreed's 24v 4.4kwh lithium battery at 600k
3.2kva 24v hybrid inverter 280-320k
Panels 4 500w Jinko atleast.
Since it's a storey building might cost you just a little over 200k for materials and installations. Maybe like extra 100k

Goodluck sir.

rayvelez:
Hello guy please I need your advice as my sister is about to pay for 3.2kva inverter installation to power her 2 freezer cold drinks business… her total budget is 1.5M. Is it advisable to go for tubular batteries as the attachment below say… Abeg don’t air me

Omo if this is my own sister, I’ll advise she turns down this deal. Why?

It’s a red flag for an installer to suggest for you tubular batteries in this time and age.

Such an installer is either technophobic or a quack one.

Please don't buy tubular. Also go for large panels. Telling you this from experience

rayvelez:
Hello guy please I need your advice as my sister is about to pay for 3.2kva inverter installation to power her 2 freezer cold drinks business… her total budget is 1.5M. Is it advisable to go for tubular batteries as the attachment below say… Abeg don’t air me

Gshems:
Please don't buy tubular. Also go for large panels. Telling you this from experience

Thank you very much.
Already noted

rayvelez:
Hello guy please I need your advice as my sister is about to pay for 3.2kva inverter installation to power her 2 freezer cold drinks business… her total budget is 1.5M. Is it advisable to go for tubular batteries as the attachment below say… Abeg don’t air me

Please I need more recommendations location is osun state

Good morning all. Just trying to get advice from those who are more experienced. I am currently able to use my 8kwh lithium battery from 100% in the evening to around 60/70% the next morning. After which, my panels charge the batteries back up and the cycle continues.

Is it OK if I continue using my lithium battery this way and just remain off grid? Cus I have not recharged my prepaid meter for about 2 days now, been using only the solar. My general loads are washing machine every few days, 120w fridge, 100w TV, fans and bulbs, 300w iron, induction cooker (used few times and mostly during the day and at lower wattage of 300w to 800w). I hardly exceed 300w/400w of continuous use.

I am asking because an installer was also advising that I keep on using nepa as the main source of light and keep the solar as back up for when there is no light, in order to preserve my inverter battery. So, what will you advise I do? Continue using nepa light as main and inverter as backup or I should just remain off grid since the inverter and battery can comfortably take everything in my house?

rayvelez:
Pls how can I reach you ?

details in my signature. Sha 08111805040 (Calls & whatsApp), 09020325050 (Calls)

adibo:
Good morning all. Just trying to get advice from those who are more experienced. I am currently able to use my 8kwh lithium battery from 100% in the evening to around 60/70% the next morning. After which, my panels charge the batteries back up and the cycle continues.

Is it OK if I continue using my lithium battery this way and just remain off grid? Cus I have not recharged my prepaid meter for about 2 days now, been using only the solar. My general loads are washing machine every few days, 120w fridge, 100w TV, fans and bulbs, 300w iron, induction cooker (used few times and mostly during the day and at lower wattage of 300w to 800w). I hardly exceed 300w/400w of continuous use.

I am asking because an installer was also advising that I keep on using nepa as the main source of light and keep the solar as back up for when there is no light, in order to preserve my inverter battery. So, what will you advise I do? Continue using nepa light as main and inverter as backup or I should just remain off grid since the inverter and battery can comfortably take everything in my house?

Enjoy your set up Chief. You have no need for Nepa except when Solar yield is poor and you can't charge your batteries full.

rayvelez:
Please I need more recommendations location is osun state

doubt there's any other recommendations better than what's been given above.

Once again, except you trust your Lithium battery sources, don't buy lithium. Lithium is better than leadAcid batteries e.g Tubular BUT fakes plenty for market. and knowing ORIGINALs ain't often easy for newbies; unlike Tubular / SLA batteries one could just tell you the brand to go for.

And going by those 2 quotations written on paper, na ordinary batteries + solar panels dem go give you.

Also you didn't state if your sister plans running any of the freezers overNight or at late hour.

Also if possible, make the battery 48v even if it means going for a smaller capacity one. Already gave you price range of both Lithium and Tubular batteries and those lithium batteries are from above average quality ones; not those cheap ones in the market.

if you could confirm the freezers runs overNight or late into the Night, we would know if to reduce the battery capacity.

Also, like I often tell people, don't buy any solar panel less than 300w and if buying brand new solar panels, ensure it's at least 450w or 500w / 550w and it's halfCut; not the old ordinary ones stiill be sold everywhere.

AyobamiOluwole:
Omo if this is my own sister, I’ll advise she turns down this deal. Why?

It’s a red flag for an installer to suggest for you tubular batteries in this time and age.

Such an installer is either technophobic or a quack one.

Osun state ain't Lagos or Abuja or other major cities in Nigeria. Not every part of Nigeria is as advanced or exposed like Lagos and other few. Should they suggest Tubular battery, that's what they're exposed to; which is better than dry cell to them.

Even in here Lagos, a lot of people still buy brand new SLA batteries, not even Tubular batteries.

If they want to force the entire earth to Lithium, mayBe companies should stop producing them, like they're trying to do with biFacial solar panels ELSE people would conitnue buying them becauuse they've got their own reasons.

adibo:
Good morning all. Just trying to get advice from those who are more experienced. I am currently able to use my 8kwh lithium battery from 100% in the evening to around 60/70% the next morning. After which, my panels charge the batteries back up and the cycle continues.

Is it OK if I continue using my lithium battery this way and just remain off grid? Cus I have not recharged my prepaid meter for about 2 days now, been using only the solar. My general loads are washing machine every few days, 120w fridge, 100w TV, fans and bulbs, 300w iron, induction cooker (used few times and mostly during the day and at lower wattage of 300w to 800w). I hardly exceed 300w/400w of continuous use.

I am asking because an installer was also advising that I keep on using nepa as the main source of light and keep the solar as back up for when there is no light, in order to preserve my inverter battery. So, what will you advise I do? Continue using nepa light as main and inverter as backup or I should just remain off grid since the inverter and battery can comfortably take everything in my house?

using your batteries from 100% to 60% - 70% = approximately 40% - 30% which is very very good. Nothing bad in that.

That 8kwh is what I recommended to @rayvelez

As for installer suggesting YOU continue using NEPA, that would be your own decission as except you got strong reasons, would suggest you offgrid completely and should you have any special load that could stress your setUp, you run those only on NEPA.

makes no sense investing heavily on Solar, and still pay NEPA for darkNess.

Still yet, ask your installer why He thinks you should continue on NEPA and if the reason doesn't make much sense, ignore it.

Ensure very heavy loads runs mostly during the day; and if possible, run the fridge / freezers from 9am to 4pm, pumping machine from 12pm to 3pm

Induction cookers are energy efficient still priotize it's use during the day though not bad using it at late hour.

At end of the day, I see very little reason to continue using NEPA after such investment. If NEPA was half reliable, doubt you would have look for Solar in the first place.

bassdow:
doubt there's any other recommendations better than what's been given above.

Once again, except you trust your Lithium battery sources, don't buy lithium. Lithium is better than leadAcid batteries e.g Tubular BUT fakes plenty for market. and knowing ORIGINALs ain't often easy for newbies; unlike Tubular / SLA batteries one could just tell you the brand to go for.

And going by those 2 quotations written on paper, na ordinary batteries + solar panels dem go give you.

Also you didn't state if your sister plans running any of the freezers overNight or at late hour.

Also if possible, make the battery 48v even if it means going for a smaller capacity one. Already gave you price range of both Lithium and Tubular batteries and those lithium batteries are from above average quality ones; not those cheap ones in the market.

if you could confirm the freezers runs overNight or late into the Night, we would know if to reduce the battery capacity.

Also, like I often tell people, don't buy any solar panel less than 300w and if buying brand new solar panels, ensure it's at least 450w or 500w / 550w and it's halfCut; not the old ordinary ones stiill be sold everywhere.

Give examples of fake lithium brands wey FULL market.

No other battery chemistry has more transparency compared to lithium as tests are abound and you can just choose from the available ones based on your budget.

For your 'quality' tubular brands can you point us to independent capacity test results to prove your claim? Or make we just 'trust me bro?'