ceaser:


Yeye seller on AE failed to expedite the delivery of 18650 cell holders that I bought. That was before COVID thingy. I lost interest in pursuing it further.

Going forward, I think I need to stock more than enough cell holders.

What's the capacity of your installed BMS that you're able to use it to crank the car and gen?

Is it common port BMS or seperate port BMS?

I used a 60amp bms from AliExpress, but I jump the BMS to start the motors, I don't trust does chinko stuff and I haven't tested using via the BMS,

..I think it's safer tho ..cause I just need to plug the battery for few seconds before disconnect

BetaTechnicians:


Bros wake up before you post na

Oga mi, you get juju and jazz combined o. I truly dey sleep when I post o. Meself dey laugh.
I wanted to post 1000v and 2000v. Sorry

Equipment manufacturers are required to spec the maximum amps an appliance will consume within its operating voltage range.

In this case a max of 100v × 1.8amps = 180w.

Best to get a watt meter and actually measure what your appliance consumes in different modes

JaySterling:
Please with this image below, how can I calculate the wattage of my TV

Since Power (watts) = Volt times current

V x I

Will I multiply the 100 x 1.8 Amps or the
240 x 1.8 Amps


Thanks

ceaser:


That's the problem bro. I don't own a spot welder and I have a roll of nickel strip just wasting away o, imagine.

I hope I should be able to still salvage some of the cells. I will just use it to as pack for an expansion slot I'm DIYing for laptop power bank I bought off of AE. The power bank came originally with slots for 3s2p with BMS and all. I'll add more batteries to it.

There are cheap 10-cell 18650 powerbank case from AE why not buy one and get the expansion and higher capacity that you need?

zeanslim:


I use 18650 cells holder, they create space to prevent shorts and reduce heat. Which is more better I have like 1000 of them gotten from AE.

And I just even use my battery pack to start a car and generator today. Directly.

Cell holder makes the job of creating a big bank with 18650 very easy, safe and with pleasing aesthetics.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
Off the top of my head;

Canadian Solar 330w - Approx 1.97m by 0.992m

Canadian Solar 380w -Approx 2m by 0.992m

If you assume 2meter length you wont be far off.

would you have the 330w/300w mono for sale?
thinking of snagging a few more panels, to prepare for apocalypse

In the spirit of getting energy-efficient appliances, here is a woofer speaker for anyone who is looking for a good sound system with low power consumption and impressive sound.

I was looking for an energy efficient sound system for my DC TV 'cos I can't stand the sound from it, it's plain annoying (no trace of bass at all) .
So I looked up AliExpress and was seriously considering the Soundcore Motion+ soundbar but the corona thingy stood in the way. So I decided to search locally and I saw quite a number of DC options that work with 12v battery but most consumed nothing less than 60w.

I decided to give this 40w rechargeable woofer speaker a try and was pleasantly surprised. It has an inbuilt battery that can last for 2.5-3hrs depending on the volume. So I charge with my inverter or PHCN and use it with the TV. It gets fully charged in less than 1hr and lasts for 2.5hrs on battery. Trust me, the treble is good and the bass is heavier than most soundbars (I am a 'sound person' so I know what I am saying ). It has Bluetooth, FM, Aux at the back, USB and SD card slot. There are also treble and bass adjustment knobs.
The size is 21 inches X 7 inches X 5 inches

It's available on Jumia. I believe those of you in Lagos can get it offline for less than the Jumia price.
These Jumia and Alaba sellers better prepare a commission for me for this free advert

eleojo23:
In the spirit of getting energy-efficient appliances, here is a woofer speaker for anyone who is looking for a good sound system with low power consumption and impressive sound.

I was looking for an energy efficient sound system for my DC TV 'cos I can't stand the sound from it, it's plain annoying (no trace of bass at all) .
So I looked up AliExpress and was seriously considering the Soundcore Motion+ soundbar but the corona thingy stood in the way. So I decided to search locally and I saw quite a number of DC options that work with 12v battery but most consumed nothing less than 60w.

I decided to give this 40w rechargeable woofer speaker a try and was pleasantly surprised. It has an inbuilt battery that can last for 2.5-3hrs depending on the volume. So I charge with my inverter or PHCN and use it with the TV. It gets fully charged in less than 1hr and lasts for 2.5hrs on battery. Trust me, the treble is good and the bass is heavier than most soundbars (I am a 'sound person' so I know what I am saying ). It has Bluetooth, FM, Aux at the back, USB and SD card slot. There are also treble and bass adjustment knobs.
The size is 21 inches X 7 inches X 5 inches

It's available on Jumia. I believe those of you in Lagos can get it offline for less than the Jumia price.
These Jumia and Alaba sellers better prepare a commission for me for this free advert

Oh, so I have people who think like I do, The Soundcore Motion+ may even beat this with 4 driver 10w+10w+5w+5w.

My home theater consume about 50 watts, in terms of sounds, Motion+ produce all the sound I need, my wife always tell me it's too loud.. I only put it on 50% Volume portable but does the Job..

I orderedy on 28 February, arrived 12 March

Dam5reey:


Oh, so I have people who think like I do, The Soundcore Motion+ may even beat this with 4 driver 10w+10w+5w+5w.

My home theater consume about 50 watts, in terms of sounds, Motion+ produce all the sound I need, my wife always tell me it's too loud.. I only put it on 50% Volume portable but does the Job..

I orderedy on 28 February, arrived 12 March

Wow, from AliExpress? I guess I should have had a little more faith

I think this one will deliver more bass because it has a dedicated 20w subwoofer which delivers heavy bass punches. I can't play it at max volume without constituting a public nuisance.

The Soundcore Motion+ may beat it in terms of surround effect. I expect the Soundcore to have better balance between highs and lows and overall stereo effect.

eleojo23:
In the spirit of getting energy-efficient appliances, here is a woofer speaker for anyone who is looking for a good sound system with low power consumption and impressive sound.

I was looking for an energy efficient sound system for my DC TV 'cos I can't stand the sound from it, it's plain annoying (no trace of bass at all) .
So I looked up AliExpress and was seriously considering the Soundcore Motion+ soundbar but the corona thingy stood in the way. So I decided to search locally and I saw quite a number of DC options that work with 12v battery but most consumed nothing less than 60w.

I decided to give this 40w rechargeable woofer speaker a try and was pleasantly surprised. It has an inbuilt battery that can last for 2.5-3hrs depending on the volume. So I charge with my inverter or PHCN and use it with the TV. It gets fully charged in less than 1hr and lasts for 2.5hrs on battery. Trust me, the treble is good and the bass is heavier than most soundbars (I am a 'sound person' so I know what I am saying ). It has Bluetooth, FM, Aux at the back, USB and SD card slot. There are also treble and bass adjustment knobs.
The size is 21 inches X 7 inches X 5 inches

It's available on Jumia. I believe those of you in Lagos can get it offline for less than the Jumia price.
These Jumia and Alaba sellers better prepare a commission for me for this free advert

have you seen LG x boom 40w b4 it is just 20k

Topmaike007:
have you seen LG x boom 40w b4 it is just 20k

Yeah... the one with the red and black color...saw it during my search but didn't like it 'cos it works with only AC.
I needed something that works with DC or has its own battery that will allow me use it without an inverter.

eleojo23:


Wow, from AliExpress? I guess I should have had a little more faith

I think this one will deliver more bass because it has a dedicated 20w subwoofer which delivers heavy bass punches. I can't play it at max volume without constituting a public nuisance.

The Soundcore Motion+ may beat it in terms of surround effect. I expect the Soundcore to have better balance between highs and lows and overall stereo effect.

Yeah, AliExpress.. promo on 27th.

eleojo23:


Yeah... the one with the red and black color...saw it during my search but didn't like it 'cos it works with only AC.
I needed something that works with DC or has its own battery that will allow me use it without an inverter.

okay

mctfopt:


PowMr and Makeskyblue are basically the same, buy whichever one is cheaper
Though I've got some favorable experience with makeskyblue where it never failed even when abused, I can't say the same for PowMr.

Can one use this CC for lithium batteries

earthrealm:


would you have the 330w/300w mono for sale?
thinking of snagging a few more panels, to prepare for apocalypse

Hahaha
This was me 2 weeks ago in preparation for the apocalypse
The 330w are out of stock for now from my contacts . Went with 305w and moved my total PV arrays to 4600w
4 straight days without PHCN last week and the house was functioning all round without putting on the genset
Weather willing, happy times ahead

JaySterling:
Please with this image below, how can I calculate the wattage of my TV

Since Power (watts) = Volt times current

V x I

Will I multiply the 100 x 1.8 Amps or the
240 x 1.8 Amps


Thanks

Don't use that as a yardstick, get a Watts meter, I've seen something similar on a 45" LG but it doesn't consume more than 40+ in power saver mode.

mctfopt:


There are cheap 10-cell 18650 powerbank case from AE why not buy one and get the expansion and higher capacity that you need?

That's 5v, he needs 12v.

spartacus11:


Can one use this CC for lithium batteries

Yes, you can set the maximum charge voltage you want. It's a lil awesome CC.

BetaTechnicians:


That's 5v, he needs 12v.

Oh, I see.

With utility restored back to my area (after a year) my PV had some rest yday. That said, with the AC restored it further reveals the absurdity in the reporting of felicity. However it works and that is the consolation I have until my MPP GK comes back online.

mctfopt:


There are cheap 10-cell 18650 powerbank case from AE why not buy one and get the expansion and higher capacity that you need?

I have a sunko spot welding 709AD machine for sale. If interested, you can contact through my signature

mctfopt:


Yes, you can set the maximum charge voltage you want. It's a lil awesome CC.

Ok thanks noted

hancock:

Hahaha
This was me 2 weeks ago in preparation for the apocalypse
The 330w are out of stock for now from my contacts . Went with 305w and moved my total PV arrays to 4600w
4 straight days without PHCN last week and the house was functioning all round without putting on the genset
Weather willing, happy times ahead

305w is still ok, how much did you buy them?. your contact on this forum?
could you gimme the exact dimensions as well.

Dam5reey:


Oh, so I have people who think like I do, The Soundcore Motion+ may even beat this with 4 driver 10w+10w+5w+5w.

My home theater consume about 50 watts, in terms of sounds, Motion+ produce all the sound I need, my wife always tell me it's too loud.. I only put it on 50% Volume portable but does the Job..

I orderedy on 28 February, arrived 12 March

Product name please. I have been admiring one from Ankers..

jmaine:

Product name please. I have been admiring one from Ankers..

It's Anker...Anker Soundcore Motion+

Thanks to everyone contributing, Ive been learning a lot from here. Please I'll like to ask if my 3300 watts generator can charge a 3.5kva inverter. I was told that for an inverter to be charged then the generator needs to be times 2 of the inverter in terms of kva, I don't know how true that is and I intend getting a 3.5kva inverter because of my AC... Kindly advise please

jmaine:


Product name please. I have been admiring one from Ankers..

Anker Soundcore Motion+

hancock:

Hahaha
This was me 2 weeks ago in preparation for the apocalypse
The 330w are out of stock for now from my contacts . Went with 305w and moved my total PV arrays to 4600w
4 straight days without PHCN last week and the house was functioning all round without putting on the genset
Weather willing, happy times ahead

What do you harvest daily from your set up?

What's the size of your battery bank?

ojeysky:
With utility restored back to my area (after a year) my PV had some rest yday. That said, with the AC restored it further reveals the absurdity in the reporting of felicity. However it works and that is the consolation I have until my MPP GK comes back online.

What absurdity?
Please explain.

BetaTechnicians:

What absurdity?
Please explain.

A couple of them which are largely report related:

1. It doesn't give you on-screen daily harvest
2. Once load is below 100w it report zero load which does not help accurate logging
3. When charging by AC it does not report the charge rate
4. It does not combine AC and PV charge, it is either of them (read the 4/5kva version does this)
5. Minimum charge rate that can be set is 20A

All the above were features that I enjoyed in MPP. So maybe felicity reporting is similar to others as well.

Dam5reey:


Anker Soundcore Motion+

Dam5reey:


Anker Soundcore Motion+

Nice... I have been skeptical about it. Time to level up.

earthrealm:


305w is still ok, how much did you buy them?. your contact on this forum?
could you gimme the exact dimensions as well.

Check out Genex Technlogies (goggle them)
They deal solely on Canadian solar panels. Their office is at Lekki.
On their website they actually have pdf manuals of the available panels in stock. You can check their sizes there