olaolu11:



Could it be that it's picture angle that shows as if the wiring is wrong. The "engineers" he called should have discovered such error if it is indeed as shown.

@delux8000.
Confirm that wires from panel goes to 1st two holes(counting from left if facing controller), 2nd two holes is cc to battery and last two holes is for 5amps devices. And I'm believing you know the two wires are +ve first and -ve next. It is labelled on the cc point where you fix the wires. See attached picture.

olaolu11:








26watts energy saving bulb! I thought I was saving energy with my 15watts until I discovered 8watts and then 5watts. All my bulbs are now 5watts and I'm still looking for 3watts for my toilet and bath. Sir pls change your bulbs to 5watts(500naira) for rooms and 8 watts(500naira) for living room. With your 26watts single bulb I have provided light to five rooms at five watts each. And mind you, we would still beat you at energy saving because we won't put on the five bulbs at once unlike you. When we procured prepaid metre, we mastered the art of "go in=on light, go out=off light" so no unnecessary leaving light on and wasting energy. When we are in the living room and TV is on, then its illumination is OK and no need to put on bulb again. Setting up solar or any alternative energy without learning energy conservation to me is a waste. My little contribution.

Deluxe8000:

Thanks i appreciate.

Deluxe8000:

thanks for the reply. What can i do? i am gradually loosing hope in solar system after inviting 2 engr. from nairaland. The last engr. promised me that it won't happen again after the installation of 580w solar panels(280 poly+300 mono) before i bought two batteries at the same time. The one i connected to the solar system is dead within 3months while the other one that i use with on-grid to charge is still very much ok.

olaolu11:
I discovered 10 different parameters/readings. Some i understand from the diagrams other I can fathom a guess. Someone pls explain the readings so I can be doubly sure. I shall post the pictures presently.

1,2,3.

olaolu11:








26watts energy saving bulb! I thought I was saving energy with my 15watts until I discovered 8watts and then 5watts. All my bulbs are now 5watts and I'm still looking for 3watts for my toilet and bath. Sir pls change your bulbs to 5watts(500naira) for rooms and 8 watts(500naira) for living room. With your 26watts single bulb I have provided light to five rooms at five watts each. And mind you, we would still beat you at energy saving because we won't put on the five bulbs at once unlike you. When we procured prepaid metre, we mastered the art of "go in=on light, go out=off light" so no unnecessary leaving light on and wasting energy. When we are in the living room and TV is on, then its illumination is OK and no need to put on bulb again. Setting up solar or any alternative energy without learning energy conservation to me is a waste. My little contribution.

harizonal123:


1234: system is not giving out or receiving power
5: max voltage of charge is set at 14.2. for the safety of you gel battery reduce it to 13.8 or 13.9
6: steady voltage output supplied by your battery
7: min voltage your battery gets to before alarm is raised.
10: Battery voltage reading as at that time.12.9v=100%

Penuelseun:
Good morning, my own battery reads about 12.40v when full, don't know why although I got the battery used and I think I am under utilizing my 260watts solar panel as I get a maximum of 12amps on a 12v system with a 30amp pwm cc. Do you think I should get a mppt cc as I think I should be getting like 20amps with that size of panel. The battery is a 12v, 200ah

DUNKA:
please tell us the names of the installers na

idsolar:


well just to add my voice. I believe ur office will not like to throw away money. why did they get single qoute/advise? they should open up and get 3 - 5 views and quote, call for defense and analysis of each system, then go for d best one. it is not this era an organization will throw away their money on single quote especially for high capacity system. shikenan nafada nawa

Barezzi:

Yes o, as part of his civic responsibility to this great thread, he must name and shame 'em

lexi28:
guys, I have 2pcs of 12v/200ah Top light
batteries neatly used for sale. price is 30k.
reason: recent upgrade.
thanks.

adrusa:


Anyone who wants to set up a solar inverter system must invest some time in understanding how it works. Either by reading up or coming to a forum like this and seeking for the opinions of knowledgeable people. Many installers out there just took some few days or few weeks crash courses and start calling themselves experts. For me, I design my system based on my readings and information gathered from different sources and only get an installer to do the hard work of buying materials, climbing the roof, fixing the panels and connecting the wires. In Nigeria, you need to educate yourself to some degree before calling artisans or installers be it for your car, house appliances or solar, otherwise, some will turn you to an ATM and even destroy your things with their poor knowledge and then get you to pay for their costly mistakes.

Penuelseun:
Good morning, my own battery reads about 12.40v when full, don't know why although I got the battery used and I think I am under utilizing my 260watts solar panel as I get a maximum of 12amps on a 12v system with a 30amp pwm cc. Do you think I should get a mppt cc as I think I should be getting like 20amps with that size of panel. The battery is a 12v, 200ah

dragnet:

check the Amp rating of your solar panel.

harizonal123:

12.4v=60% charge. You have been under charging it if it's a gel battery. If you have a good cc you can reset that value to 13.8v

Penuelseun:
Good morning, my own battery reads about 12.40v when full, don't know why although I got the battery used and I think I am under utilizing my 260watts solar panel as I get a maximum of 12amps on a 12v system with a 30amp pwm cc. Do you think I should get a mppt cc as I think I should be getting like 20amps with that size of panel. The battery is a 12v, 200ah

adrusa:


"Neat" is not an attribute of a good battery

lexi28:


thanks, I know. having issues uploading pix of battery as tested with battery meter. once it uploads it will appear on the post.

gracias

Deluxe8000:

unfortunately i don't have the luxury of babysitting battery. i run off- grid system and on-grid system. The on- grid is working perfectly without babysitting. why should i babysit off-grid solar set up?

harizonal123:
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Very correct. Energy conservation is a must. I had to change almost all appliances before I could enjoy my single 12v200a & my battery has never read below 50% since then. Have a DC 15"tv of 20w, instead of my 49"tv of 60w, DC standing fan 19w instead of my ceiling fan of 70w. I even have 1w bulbs that I don't use cos it's too deem for my liking. Had to replace them with 3w bulbs. Although I'm currently saving money to get a second battery but with my 15" tv I can now watch TV as long as I want. Solar energy is money I tell you. It has not been an easy journey so far but it's very sweet enjoying noiseless electricity 24hrs

SolnergyPower:
Is your battery meter the regular multi-meter or battery load tester or a battery analyzer?

Trippledots:


iv always thought about getting a mini dsp projector. some are the form factor and almost same size as a phablet....they charge and run off a regular usb plug. but i dnt have the time nor reources for now for that adventure. that said, this ur dc tv. where did u get it from pls? name too.

Trippledots:


iv always thought about getting a mini dsp projector. some are the form factor and almost same size as a phablet....they charge and run off a regular usb plug. but i dnt have the time nor reources for now for that adventure. that said, this ur dc tv. where did u get it from pls? name too.