bodeface:
House,
Good evening.
From experience of the seniors in the house
Thanks in advance for your advice.

Runx:


The Victronconnect app is one the most accurate there is for monitoring solar and battery system. The app check for older firmware before it can you grant access to the app then update as appropriate. Nothing stop you from using your device out of the box.
If you so decide to update later with the latest firmware please do so. The problem appear to be earlier firmware updates which the latest firmware have superceded without issues.

bodeface:
House,
Good evening.
From experience of the seniors in the house.
What model 5KVA, 48V Inverter will you recommend with a good charging current, display unit etc., apart from Magnum, Outback, Schneider, Victron, I mean a good product but not as costly as those mentioned above.
Thanks in advance for your advice.

helpee:
Hello house. I am a complete novice. i was using a 3.5kva inverter before. The four batteries got flat and i am planning to upgrade to solar. The quotation i got is for different solutions.
1 SOLAR LIGHTNING...This is just to power about 33 bulbs
He said he will bring 33 solar bulbs, 6 solar panels, 2 controllers, 2 200ah batteries.
This package cost 500k.
2 SOLAR FAN PACKAGE= he will bring 9 solar fans, 3 batteries 100ah, 3 solar panels, 1 controller. This package cost 480k
3 A package for just two TVS and one computer= 3 solar panels, 1 controller, 2 batteries 150ah, one inverter 1.2kva.
This package cost 300k. total is one million, two hundrend and eighty thousand.
The package appears interesting to me because different solutions are controlling the light, the fans and the TV so all cant go down at once but i dont know wether the package is a good idea . He promised that we can even go off the grid for the fans, light and tv and then use generator when we want or PHCN for freezers etc.

Trippledots:


Thanks for commenting.But i didn't quite get the explanation. Do you mean the Victronconnect app does a firmware update of the scc automatically if one tries to use the app with the SCC? and if yes, that i should update with only the latest firmware without fear of killing the SCC?

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Godliftedme:
House,

Good evening.
I have been thinking over 3-phase solar power system to power a mixed load of 10KW (5.5KW 3phase load and 4.5KW single phase load) between 7:30am - 6:30pm, from my findings most 3-phase setup requires a priming voltage for the unit to work, meaning I need to have another power source to get the 3-phase system working which looks like most 3-phase inverters are designed while considering develop nations with constant power supply.

Also, most solutions requires combining 3 inverter units to achieve the 3-phase power which makes the cost of procurement / installation to be on the high side to achieve. Just wondering if there could be solutions without the need of battery to considerably bring down the cost drastically.


Check Ipower or gennex which have 3 phase 10 KVA inevreters most probabaly still or import from MPPsolar

https://www.mppsolar.com/v3/mpi-hybrid-series-2/
Alternatively costsly alternative is fronius symo hybrid ( 5 KVA) - http://www.europe-solarshop.com/inverters/fronius/fronius-symo-hybrid/fronius-symo-hybrid-5-0-3-s.html

or sunny boy stoarge upto 6 KW - https://www.europe-solarstore.com/sma-sunny-boy-storage-5-0.html ( singel phase but each inverter can manage three seprate battries !!)


Is there any 3-phase Inverter system solution that does not require 3 individual Inverter units to achieve and does not need another power source to work or without the need for battery since the loading will be basically during the day.

Appreciate knowledge from the experienced elders of the forum with economical solutions that meets this mixed loads and is reliable.

hisenjos:
Brought in some of these batteries
Valence 12RT Lithium

VALENCE U-Charge Lithium Iron Magnesium Phosphate Battery 12v 40Ah U1-12RT

They have built in BMS in each unit
40ah capacity. Very lightweight
Pulls from medical installs
Currently testing at a client 8 units at 24v
Then in my office, 8 units at 48v
Another 12 units in another site 48v
May offer some for sale if in excess of our needs

hisenjos:
Brought in some of these batteries
Valence 12RT Lithium

VALENCE U-Charge Lithium Iron Magnesium Phosphate Battery 12v 40Ah U1-12RT

They have built in BMS in each unit
40ah capacity. Very lightweight
Pulls from medical installs
Currently testing at a client 8 units at 24v
Then in my office, 8 units at 48v
Another 12 units in another site 48v
May offer some for sale if in excess of our needs

helpee:
Hello house. I am a complete novice. i was using a 3.5kva inverter before. The four batteries got flat and i am planning to upgrade to solar. The quotation i got is for different solutions.
1 SOLAR LIGHTNING...This is just to power about 33 bulbs
He said he will bring 33 solar bulbs, 6 solar panels, 2 controllers, 2 200ah batteries.
This package cost 500k.
2 SOLAR FAN PACKAGE= he will bring 9 solar fans, 3 batteries 100ah, 3 solar panels, 1 controller. This package cost 480k
3 A package for just two TVS and one computer= 3 solar panels, 1 controller, 2 batteries 150ah, one inverter 1.2kva.
This package cost 300k. total is one million, two hundrend and eighty thousand.
The package appears interesting to me because different solutions are controlling the light, the fans and the TV so all cant go down at once but i dont know wether the package is a good idea . He promised that we can even go off the grid for the fans, light and tv and then use generator when we want or PHCN for freezers etc.

earthrealm:


not a good option, having 3 different setups in 1 house, omo this your installer, one of his names na kazeeem?, or his uncle ni?
1 simple package is best, would advice you stick to normal ac fans, solar/dc fans are not worth the stress in wiring, unless it has a dc/ac convertor, get 4 x 200ah batt, 6 x 250w panels, a 60amp charge controller, and you shud be fine, but if you are totally offgrid, u can make the panels 8.

33 bulbs!!..& you didnt state the wattage. seems u put bulbs on your fence, would advice you to change the bulbs to 5w or 6w bulbs,

desiji:
Did you buy the complete APM with the soonoffs or only the Software and did the TH16 was brought from somewhere else and the you did the firmware upgrade yourself?

JUO:
Flex max 80a fangpusun 150k 
Flex max 60a fangpusun 130k 
50a-12/24v 45k. 47k without display
50aD-12/24v 60k with display
60a-12/24v/36v/48v 100k. without display
60aD-12/24v/36v/48v 115k with display
70a-12/24v/36v/48v 110k without display
70a-12/24v/36v/48v 125k with display
45a-12/24v/36v/48v 70k without display
45a-12/24v/36v/48v 85k with display
30a-12/24v 33k 
tristar 60a 12/24/36/48v 230k
96v/60a pwm 90k
Emart 3 12/24/36/48v 80k
Battery balancer HAO2 28k 12v/24v/48v
MPPT- CONTROL 15K
BMV 702 FANGPUSUN 42K
Watts meter with clock and 50Hz/60Hz 
Monitor Analyser 7k
SPD dc 600v 15k
SPD ac 385v 10k
Voltage protector and load limiter 63a 10k 
PROGRAMMABLE Digital timer 15/16a 5k din rail
PROGRAMMABLE Digital timer 25a 7k din rail/wall mount
Ac/dc ceiling fan 56’ inches 5w to 36w

Solar water heater hybrid 200L 230k
Solar water heater 200L 210k

Fangpusun XTM with remote control 3.5kw/48v inverter 450k

080-987-337-09

Runx:


Honestly, I do not know how I escaped, but I did not use Victronconnect 1.9, only 1.7 then jump to 4.5, everything went smoothly for me and am even on Victronconnect v.5.7 firmware 1.39 for Fangpusun 100/30 and firmware 3.10 for bmv-702.

bodeface:
House,
Good evening.
From experience of the seniors in the house.
What model 5KVA, 48V Inverter will you recommend with a good charging current, display unit etc., apart from Magnum, Outback, Schneider, Victron, I mean a good product but not as costly as those mentioned above.
Thanks in advance for your advice.

pranil:


Interesting- What is the cycle count for battery

Please note all lithiums are not designed for off grid duty and can have shorter lifespans infact the austrailan test center doing rapid /acclelated testing has intereting results for even best brabds like Tesla or Samsung

incidentally in lifecycle and efficienecy BYD comes out on top

https://batterytestcentre.com.au/


Quote

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In terms of performance, several batteries are performing well and are meeting claims made by
the manufacturer. For example, the Sony & Samsung battery packs from Phase 1 exhibit low
rates of capacity fade, despite over 1,300 cycles having been completed. The capacity of the
Tesla Powerwall 1 has degraded more rapidly (potentially due to higher charge/discharge rates –
see Section 2.1), but it has also completed the most cycles of Phase 1 battery packs,
demonstrating its reliability.
Of the Phase 2 battery packs, the BYD battery pack has completed the most cycles and
demonstrates the lowest rate of capacity fade, suggesting both reliability and longevity.
Nonetheless, the trial continues to reveal performance and reliability issues with some batteries.
In most cases the issues can be attributed to inadequate product development and/or a lack of
understanding on the part of local salespeople/technicians in regard to product integration (ie.
with inverters or control systems). These are symptomatic of new technology and a new market,
and should improve over time.


https://batterytestcentre.com.au/

earthrealm:


yhello, any update??. is there any excess??...am interested, holla if excess is available for sale

earthrealm:


not a good option, having 3 different setups in 1 house, omo this your installer, one of his names na kazeeem?, or his uncle ni?
1 simple package is best, would advice you stick to normal ac fans, solar/dc fans are not worth the stress in wiring, unless it has a dc/ac convertor, get 4 x 200ah batt, 6 x 250w panels, a 60amp charge controller, and you shud be fine, but if you are totally offgrid, u can make the panels 8.

33 bulbs!!..& you didnt state the wattage. seems u put bulbs on your fence, would advice you to change the bulbs to 5w or 6w bulbs,

earthrealm:


16mm dual core?.
Niceee..bet you are the only supplier of that of this thread!

JUO:
Fangpusun xtm 4000VA/48v with 50a charger. Idle consumption is 14w. Everything on this inverter is adjustable. Asking price is 450k

helpee:

Thanks so much. Unfortunately, i got replies here late but ive only paid 500k for the lightning package alone. He bought two 200ah luminous batteries, 6 100 watts panel and 33 solar bulbs. i will allow him to install his 33 bulbs tomorrow and like you advised, i will now buy batteries and panels for my 3.5kva luminous inverter. Actually, i have close to 80 bulbs so the remaining 40+ bulbs will be on the 3.5kva with your specification above and about 14 fans. Actually, i have a hospital behind and a duplex for my residence in front that is the reason why the number of bulbs is that much

zeestone99:


This is swt

dragnet:

Stress ?
Most DC ceiling fans in the market are powered by 12v 1A/2A DC adapter and all you need is just a 4 core wire from the fan's wall control to the ceiling fan itself. I think this isn't stressful or is there a different type?

JUO:
inverter bro

Runx:


Yes please. Updates are integrated within the app and do not need data connection to update the scc.