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FEGEITOK:
I'm using QASA but it has the same problem since it uses a lead acid battery

Before you build, how many Lead Acids does yours come with?

Is it 2 6v combined or 1 12v? You have to take note so that you can get something that will fit into the battery compartment and you can cover as normal.

I swear, that lead acid is worst

Unfaized:
I also switched to lithium for my rechargeable fan more than a year ago and it's still going strong. The lead acids including follow come and replacements couldn't do 3 months even.

Unfaized:
I also switched to lithium for my rechargeable fan more than a year ago and it's still going strong. The lead acids including follow come and replacements couldn't do 3 months even.

it's either those followCome batteries ain't meant to last long OR they weren't the right size.

Have already discussed reason why most of those batteries go bad within a short time and not willing to repeat ma self again

Unfaized:
What's the point of using a giant 100ah for a rechargeable fan? It's meant to be compact and moveable and the lithium battery can fit right into the same compartment as the old Lead Acid.

if you had read my comment to comprehend, you would have observed I stated different scenarios.

I have a distant neigbour (some streets away) who already own 2 dead lead acid batteries (12v 200Ah) and was looking to buy rechargeable fans which he accidentally mentioned to me. When I heard cost of just 1 of the Fan, I informed him that about 60,000 naira (could be less sef) could get 2pcs of such Fans USEd and that he shouldn't bother about the batteries since I would make it work with his already dead batteries. He was surprised BUT told him don't worry.

of course He didn't worry much especially since He sees me as a misterious person who seems to know much. Mind you, He was same person I told his wife their solar setUp would go bad within a year just by seeing the panels on their roof (visible from the street) and some of their load in the shop.

Today same Man got 4pcs of Fans of which 3 are in active use and those batteries are still working like they're brand new.

To such a person, He didn't have to buy the batteries because He owned them already and was even looking to sell them off. Rarely carries load even during the day time.

So you see, peoples' needs are unique hence no one size fits all.

Just try read my comment to comprehend

Thanks

Unfaized:
Before you build, how many Lead Acids does yours come with?

Is it 2 6v combined or 1 12v? You have to take note so that you can get something that will fit into the battery compartment and you can cover as normal.

Even if it doesn't fit, One could always stick it to back or base of the Fan's stand. MoreOver wonder why dem dey talk build like say na one kind rocket science. Go market buy a couple of lithium cells (even if na those cylinderical ones used in street lights) Pair them to give you what you want, get suitable charger and be done with it.

bassdow:
it's either those followCome batteries ain't meant to last long OR they weren't the right size.

Have already discussed reason why most of those batteries go bad within a short time and not willing to repeat ma self again

I don't know how to explain man, but if you get a rechargeable fan today that comes with Lead Acid battery you will understand. There's even a thread for it on nairaland. That's where I got my solution and purchased from Jumia at 8k

We all can't be wrong with our personal experience.

bassdow:
Even if it doesn't fit, One could always stick it to back or base of the Fan's stand. MoreOver wonder why dem dey talk build like say na one kind rocket science. Go market buy a couple of lithium cells (even if na those cylinderical ones used in street lights) Pair them to give you what you want, get suitable charger and be done with it.

Ofcourse you're right, however I wouldn't want a system looking like a time bomb lol.

Retaining original aesthetics matters to me and the lithium that will fit will surely give you much more hours.

You don't even have to change the charger. Works with same charger.

bassdow:
if you had read my comment to comprehend, you would have observed I stated different scenarios.

I have a distant neigbour (some streets away) who already own 2 dead lead acid batteries (12v 200Ah) and was looking to buy rechargeable fans which he accidentally mentioned to me. When I heard cost of just 1 of the Fan, I informed him that about 60,000 naira (could be less sef) could get 2pcs of such Fans USEd and that he shouldn't bother about the batteries since I would make it work with his already dead batteries. He was surprised BUT told him don't worry.

of course He didn't worry much especially since He sees me as a misterious person who seems to know much. Mind you, He was same person I told his wife their solar setUp would go bad within a year just by seeing the panels on their roof (visible from the street) and some of their load in the shop.

Today same Man got 4pcs of Fans of which 3 are in active use and those batteries are still working like they're brand new.

To such a person, He didn't have to buy the batteries because He owned them already and was even looking to sell them off. Rarely carries load even during the day time.

So you see, peoples' needs are unique hence no one size fits all.

Just try read my comment to comprehend

Thanks

You’re clearly the one that failed to comprehend what the initial comment meant.

How can you be bringing up a 100ah lead acid, when a small compact battery was being discussed.

And then you went on to say they shouldn’t call it build because it is not rocket science, Haba!!

bassdow:
Even if it doesn't fit, One could always stick it to back or base of the Fan's stand. MoreOver wonder why dem dey talk build like say na one kind rocket science. Go market buy a couple of lithium cells (even if na those cylinderical ones used in street lights) Pair them to give you what you want, get suitable charger and be done with it.

It comes with a bms too.

Unfaized:
Before you build, how many Lead Acids does yours come with?

Is it 2 6v combined or 1 12v? You have to take note so that you can get something that will fit into the battery compartment and you can cover as normal.

Let me check

Good evening My People

With 300k, what is the solar panel setup one can get for the following loads

6 DC fans (30 watts each)

Ten 5 watts bulbs

Normal phone charging

I am looking at a setup with a panel since there is no electricity in the area(bad transformer)

Your advise and recommendations would be appreciated

PS(power tanks already cost this amount but does not come with panel, so it's already beyond my friends budget)

Topper33:
Good evening My People

With 300k, what is the solar panel setup one can get for the following loads

6 DC fans (30 watts each)

Ten 5 watts bulbs

Normal phone charging

I am looking at a setup with a panel since there is no electricity in the area(bad transformer)

Your advise and recommendations would be appreciated

PS(power tanks already cost this amount but does not come with panel, so it's already beyond my friends budget)

even with panels? This your budget is not budgeting at all.

Even if I recommend itel power tank or the colar solar generator, adding a panel to it is already a budget of 500k


Just go and buy generator.

I no even know weytin to talk.

Topper33:
Good evening My People

With 300k, what is the solar panel setup one can get for the following loads

6 DC fans (30 watts each)

Ten 5 watts bulbs

Normal phone charging

I am looking at a setup with a panel since there is no electricity in the area(bad transformer)

Your advise and recommendations would be appreciated

PS(power tanks already cost this amount but does not come with panel, so it's already beyond my friends budget)

Have you been able to get this resolved?

Topper33:
Hello My people

Please I discovered that my Inverter (itel hybrid 3.6kva) no longer charges from the grid. When ever I turn on the breaker, I get error 3 and the inverter stops. From the manual, it states the error is Bus Voltage Low

This occurs only when I turn on the grid breaker while attempting to charge. Charging from the panel is working fine

Please can this be fixed or where can I take it to for repairs... Would appreciate feedback based on your experience.... Thanks

fuckboys:
even with panels? This your budget is not budgeting at all.

Even if I recommend itel power tank or the colar solar generator, adding a panel to it is already a budget of 500k


Just go and buy generator.

chief, yes it can still fly this way if truly he upgrade his budget to 500k... if he buy itel powertank 300k, he can still see panel for 100k then get 4mm wire 10yards. 2k per yard x 10 = 20k.. remaining 80k then he get breaker/change over if need be.. the rest he pay installer

Unfaized:
I don't know how to explain man, but if you get a rechargeable fan today that comes with Lead Acid battery you will understand. There's even a thread for it on nairaland. That's where I got my solution and purchased from Jumia at 8k

We all can't be wrong with our personal experience.

my own rechargeable fan. I built 18650 battery for it 12v 14ah and it's serving and last like forever. The 13v charger doesn't work with it so the builder gave a 12v charger which i charge the battery externally even as the battery is inside the fan compartment where the lead acid was designed

Topper33:
Good evening My People

With 300k, what is the solar panel setup one can get for the following loads

6 DC fans (30 watts each)

Ten 5 watts bulbs

Normal phone charging

I am looking at a setup with a panel since there is no electricity in the area(bad transformer)

Your advise and recommendations would be appreciated

PS(power tanks already cost this amount but does not come with panel, so it's already beyond my friends budget)

look for someone who can build an 18650 battery for u, 100ah with 500w/1000w inverter might not cost more than 200k or 220k.. then you get a pwm controller with a single 200w 18v panel..

Note: that single 200w 18v panel wont charge fast unless you up your budget then get 2-3pcs of panels

Topper33:
Good evening My People

With 300k, what is the solar panel setup one can get for the following loads

6 DC fans (30 watts each)

Ten 5 watts bulbs

Normal phone charging

I am looking at a setup with a panel since there is no electricity in the area(bad transformer)

Your advise and recommendations would be appreciated

PS(power tanks already cost this amount but does not come with panel, so it's already beyond my friends budget)

With such loads, you need not BUY inverter at all. Just buy any 12v battery of your choice NEW / USEd and (USEd 2pcs 300w or 1pcs New 625w) Solar panels and any good enough MPPT charge controller

As for being able to recharge your phone(s), there are charge controllers that come with USB ports or buy USB adaptors that run off 12v

Buying things this way gives room for future growth UNLIKE power tanks or whatEver they're called.

If you wanna take thing further, and shave off some costs, you could buy really USEd 12v 200AH leadAcid battery for about 50,000 naira.

Mind you, should you later wanna reSell it to scrap buyers, you could even recoup your money if not make few change on top

Topper33:
Good evening My People

With 300k, what is the solar panel setup one can get for the following loads

6 DC fans (30 watts each)

Ten 5 watts bulbs

Normal phone charging

I am looking at a setup with a panel since there is no electricity in the area(bad transformer)

Your advise and recommendations would be appreciated

PS(power tanks already cost this amount but does not come with panel, so it's already beyond my friends budget)

but wait, your friend uses 6 dc fan, if it's a 3 bedroom flat he uses it for. Then he has money to buy such, so he can't up his game to 500k and get itel powertank with panel

fuckboys:
even with panels? This your budget is not budgeting at all.

Even if I recommend itel power tank or the colar solar generator, adding a panel to it is already a budget of 500k


Just go and buy generator.

Should He follow ma lead, it would BUDGET well enough. One needs think outside the BOX and like @dollaNaira do say, all na sense to use Solar system.

Issue is, we spend money like it's there when most times, we struggle to even gather it

I was about to comment before you redited it.. but i won't buy the idea of not using inverter even if na sachet inverter, and buying used lead acid na rubbish.. instead of used lead acid.. make he go buy assembled 18650 batteries of 1kwh. Wichat build and sell it on IG & tíktok. Even a lot of people build it if they sabi their onions nothing like explosion wey una see online.. cux am using the 18650 battery, a small setup of 30ah and inverter which i charge with nepa.. is just a backup cux I'm on band A and we do have light..

bassdow:
With such loads, you need not BUY inverter at all. Just buy any 12v battery of your choice NEW / USEd and (USEd 2pcs 300w or 1pcs New 625w) Solar panels and any good enough MPPT charge controller

As for being able to recharge your phone(s), there are charge controllers that come with USB ports or buy USB adaptors that run off 12v

Buying things this way gives room for future growth UNLIKE power tanks or whatEver they're called.

If you wanna take thing further, and shave off some costs, you could buy really USEd 12v 200AH leadAcid battery for about 50,000 naira.

Mind you, should you later wanna reSell it to scrap buyers, you could even recoup your money if not make few change on top

Gshems:
I no even know weytin to talk.

Make we try resolve this. Then don't be surprised when someone else comes with budget of 200,000 or less BUT that budget is workAble if He/She is willing to do as suggested BUT if e wan follow normal way, na e pocket go feel am.

My battery bms don shut down. Can I wake up the battery with 3000 Generator? Battery is itel 2.5kwh inverter is itel 4kwh.

Look for nepa light to boost it ooo

prince4pro2:
My battery bms don shut down. Can I wake up the battery with 3000 Generator? Battery is itel 2.5kwh inverter is itel 4kwh.

Bryanluke:
I was about to comment before you redited it.. but i won't buy the idea of not using inverter even if na sachet inverter, and buying used lead acid na rubbish.. instead of used lead acid.. make he go buy assembled 18650 batteries of 1kwh. Wichat build and sell it on IG & tíktok. Even a lot of people build it if they sabi their onions nothing like explosion wey una see online.. cux am using the 18650 battery, a small setup of 30ah and inverter which i charge with nepa.. is just a backup cux I'm on band A and we do have light..

Most times, I comment based on personal experience and journey.

I might be able to spend 1,500 naira at a sitting in an eatery today and not easily feel it, doesn't mean it's always been that way from the start. One thing about not coming from solver or gold spoon is as we grow, we learn ways to survive.

Moreover buying assembled 18650 batteries of 1kwh or even 1.5kwh would only cost him more and give aesthetics.

His/Her load doesn't need all those plenty spendings + gives room for future growth.

In fact e fit still carry Tv (not all TV) and laptop if OP is willing to put in the effort. I don't talk from Google or AI like some people say.

I am someone who has destroyed a brand new Asus laptop while trying to make it last 2-days on single charge AND then sef, na normal charger I dey use Ooo. I never even know wetin solar be those days.

Like I dey now, should the sun decide going on strike for 1-week, I can afford to run ma Fans at fun strength for the entire duration without need to recharge.

At end of the day, taste of the pudding is in the eating.

prince4pro2:
My battery bms don shut down. Can I wake up the battery with 3000 Generator? Battery is itel 2.5kwh inverter is itel 4kwh.

being able to wake it up is one thing. Another thing is knowing what lead to such to avoid a repeat occurence

bassdow:
Most times, I comment based on personal experience and journey.

I might be able to spend 1,500 naira at a sitting in an eatery today and not easily feel it, doesn't mean it's always been that way from the start. One thing about not coming from solver or gold spoon is as we grow, we learn ways to survive.

Moreover buying assembled 18650 batteries of 1kwh or even 1.5kwh would only cost him more and give aesthetics.

His/Her load doesn't need all those plenty spendings + gives room for future growth.

In fact e fit still carry Tv (not all TV) and laptop if OP is willing to put in the effort. I don't talk from Google or AI like some people say.

I am someone who has destroyed a brand new Asus laptop while trying to make it last 2-days on single charge AND then sef, na normal charger I dey use Ooo. I never even know wetin solar be those days.

Like I dey now, should the sun decide going on strike for 1-week, I can afford to run ma Fans at fun strength for the entire duration without need to recharge.

At end of the day, taste of the pudding is in the eating.

Seriously, it's not even difficult enSlaving people. As in seriously it isn't at all as most of us make it too easy

If the sun goes off for a week, that means you have a backup battery. It seems you do talk or reply to some comment out of context at times.. 1kwh 18650 with 1000w inverter and 1/2pcs of 200w panel will fly with 300k budget

bassdow:
Most times, I comment based on personal experience and journey.

I might be able to spend 1,500 naira at a sitting in an eatery today and not easily feel it, doesn't mean it's always been that way from the start. One thing about not coming from solver or gold spoon is as we grow, we learn ways to survive.

Moreover buying assembled 18650 batteries of 1kwh or even 1.5kwh would only cost him more and give aesthetics.

His/Her load doesn't need all those plenty spendings + gives room for future growth.

In fact e fit still carry Tv (not all TV) and laptop if OP is willing to put in the effort. I don't talk from Google or AI like some people say.

I am someone who has destroyed a brand new Asus laptop while trying to make it last 2-days on single charge AND then sef, na normal charger I dey use Ooo. I never even know wetin solar be those days.

Like I dey now, should the sun decide going on strike for 1-week, I can afford to run ma Fans at fun strength for the entire duration without need to recharge.

At end of the day, taste of the pudding is in the eating.

bassdow:
With such loads, you need not BUY inverter at all. Just buy any 12v battery of your choice NEW / USEd and (USEd 2pcs 300w or 1pcs New 625w) Solar panels and any good enough MPPT charge controller

As for being able to recharge your phone(s), there are charge controllers that come with USB ports or buy USB adaptors that run off 12v

Buying things this way gives room for future growth UNLIKE power tanks or whatEver they're called.

If you wanna take thing further, and shave off some costs, you could buy really USEd 12v 200AH leadAcid battery for about 50,000 naira.

Mind you, should you later wanna reSell it to scrap buyers, you could even recoup your money if not make few change on top

Boss I admire all you do, but recommending used lead acid should be a criminal offence

Bryanluke:
If the sun goes off for a week, that means you have a backup battery. It seems you do talk or reply to some comment out of context at times.. 1kwh 18650 with 1000w inverter and 1/2pcs of 200w panel will fly with 300k budget

you really wanna start argument YET recommending 200w solar panels in year 2026. Good luck.

I don talk suggest mine. At end of the day, the final decision is in hand of the ASKer.

Mind you, would suggest we stop refering to battery capacities in kwh as that could be misLeading to a lot of people who don't know their equivalent in AH before there would be another outBurst like was done for Inverter.

Fremlin:
Boss I admire all you do, but recommending used lead acid should be a criminal offence

You do know You Right/Wrong WHILE I'm equally Right/Wrong hence at end of the day, everyOne's Right/Wrong in their own way.

Would quit responding so we don't continue littering up the space

I understand your plight boss, no argument we are own learning here. I understand a 200w 18v panel might not be useful in the future, i only suggested that cux it's a 12v system using paired with a PWM controller

bassdow:
you really wanna start argument YET recommending 200w solar panels in year 2026. Good luck.

I don talk suggest mine. At end of the day, the final decision is in hand of the ASKer.

Mind you, would suggest we stop refering to battery capacities in kwh as that could be misLeading to a lot of people who don't know their equivalent in AH before there would be another outBurst like was done for Inverter.