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Valto:
lol, off grid ke when i av just 2pcs 200amps batteries and 2pcs 200watts panel.. phcn and gen still used occasionally, infact still important.

Lol, okay boss; I feel you. We'll all get there soonest

Valto:
30amps smart battery charger for sale, used for about a month, working perfectly, comes with the carton and manual.. also a WELLSEE 30amps PWM solar charger controller for sale at an affordable price. all are working perfectly. location yenagoa Bayelsa state.

Valto my brother, seems you've gone off grid completely? Nice one sha; we dey follow u for back.

Valto:
i bought my 2 solar panels, 1pc 200amps and my 3000watts inverter from the same person in alaba int. bright solar energy investment limited. i bought my 200watts 35k each, but not sure it will go like that for now. call him for 250watts inquiries
08067803774, 08051148679

Thanks boss much obliged. Has anyone in the house been able to source 200ah batteries for less than 55k? Did anyone call the ibadan guy??

Valto:
yeah thats the way.. i never bought all at once.. i first bought 30A battery charger, 1500watts car inverter and 200amps battery worth 87k, after one month i bought 30amps charge controller and 200watts panel worth 45k, then after 3weeks bought another 200watts panel and 30amp mppt charge controller worth 83k, then 3weeks later i went for the final kill for now. a brand new rubitec 3000watts pure sine wave wall mounted inverter, a roll of 4mm flexible wire and a 200amps battery worth about 175k.. so in all it took me almost 3months to get all..i wouldnt have been able to spend all at once. right now no more additions..

Hello Valto, pls one small question; where did u source ur solar panels and how much is a 250watts mono crystalline panel. Tnx in advance

koonbey:
Hello, thanks for looking in

I am a student, and after due consideration, I have decided that I want to get a car by next month or so.

I know Tokunbos are supposed to be better in general, but I simply am not willing to put that kind of money down for something that is not a "necessity."

I like Honda cars (Nissan too, but I've heard it's a no-go area), and I've seen some very clean-looking Babyboys here on NL.

My questions are: Is it inherently bad to buy a Nigerian-used car? Are there some people who have had good experiences buying same on NL?

What will fuel consumption and maintenance possibly be like?

Please and please, don't read and close if you have any insight that could be of help. Thanks and God bless you.

On the said subject it's a case of different strokes for different folks, they are a fewb tricks in buying a naija used car, the first is to buy from a known source preferably a friend or acquaintance; that way u have a rough idea about the car and how it has been used and also the person's personality will give a sneak preview how he treats his car.

Secondly buy a car that's cheap to maintain i.e low cost of parts, durable of engine etc. The ideology here is that if it's cheap to maintain then it wasn't a problem for the previous owner to regularly maintain the car.

Thirdly and most importantly looking for a car that leaves some change in your pocket. Look for a small engine that's fuel efficient and gives better mileage par gallon. The money u save on fuelling the car can take care of ur next maintenance routine.

Ur choice should also be guided by what you like and are comfortable with, they're pple who are Benz freaks, some love Toyota others just feel Honda rocks their world, that way u don't go blaming the poor car, if it doesn't meet ur requirements later on, just for laffs .

So the ball is in ur court, my 2pence...

odimbannamdi:
If this is the case, i think a high-end inverter setup would be ideal for people who uses estimated nepa billing system (like mine) where what you consume is not what you pay for. Otherwise, maybe people with such setups should charge with generators.

what do you think

That would be the ideal situation esp if power cost is a priority but all things being equal it's still cheaper charging from the grid than with ur gen. Fuel price no be here oh.

Valto:
yeah, the inverter actually have a 75amps adjustable smart charger. but i left it at just 25amps for now. i just set up everything yesterday, reviews will come later. the inverter can be wall mounted and is very intelligent. very programable.

Awesome Valto, I see u're fully set to go off the grid. Nice choice of equipments too, the inverter, batteries and charge controllers are top notch; like I would always say " if you can afford it then go for the ones that can take u all the way " once again good job.

9ijaprince:
Still close to 165,000 naira? It's still high for my budget.

Bros gerrahere men better soup na money kill am

9ijaprince:
That is roughly N300,000? ... Bros I dey come... (Folds my trousers and runs away.)

bros abeg I no fit laff, second option would be to get someone in the US, buy and ship to the person's address and have someone bring it to naija as hand luggage. Saves u 250dollars as shipping to a US address is free... Cheers

9ijaprince:
Pls where and how much did you buy the charger?

I bought it on amazon dot com for almost 500dollars shipping and clearing cost an additional 250dollars.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008BIDBWW/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?qid=1461146260&sr=8-15&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=sterling+power+ultra

Check the link

It's been confirmed that due to the huge amount owed FAAN by arik, all flights this morning in lagos has been put on hold, as labour and FAAN have picketed the airline and all activities holted.

According to an arik spokesman talks are on to resolve the issue but on a counter move, some labour members say arik is owing FAAN over 15 billion naira, which has accumulated over years and that no flights will operate today until a substantial part of the debt is cleared.

Valto:
am eying this it seem a full package is anyone using this?

Hello Valto, it's a good inverter it's produced by zinox and very durable. Got one for a friend awhile back and it's still working fine, he's planning on attaching some solar panels to it.

Got it then for 145k with 2pcs 100ah batteries from yudala but the price has increased a bit but still affordable from yudala.

Valto:
nice setup u got there.. 4pcs 200amp battery no be here . going solar is the way so far cash dey. i was looking out for a very good 30A mppt solar charge controller and i was told 60k last. a solar setup that will match what u already assembled should be worth about 300k assuming u are going for a 60A mttp solar charge controller.

Bros u're spot on, got a quote from one of my guys and for a decent solar setup we're looking at btw 300k to 350k; my brother that money no be beans and the house am staying is old, make dem no put leg for roof the thing go come scatter. I no fit pay landlord so i'll just chill for now until I get a better option.

9ijaprince:
This is exactly the same challenge am having with my setup.I strongly believe the smart charger is not optimally charging the batteries.

Had the issue of battery not being optimally charged until I got y sterling power ultra charger 30A 24V, even when my inverter stops charging at the float stage,it still charges till it enters the trickle charge state, my batteries are almost 2yrs and still going strong and the charging speed na die. 5hours charge takes me for 24hrs, I have a battery bank of 200ah batteries x 4pcs and e dey carry fridge and all for house solar panels loading....

Owerri to lagos and back, twice in 2wks. Like the guy above said, get comfy have a sound engine; be alert and the rest is history....

danot1030:
Igbos are gluttons, hungry people. No wonder their women obtains degree in olosho trade.

She oro niyeni Shuoooooo

sparkleRed:
Lol d brideprice list is d last on right hand side , #compare to imo d list is fair

It's not a general thing in imo oh, it depends on family, community and of course negotiations skills, but some people dey vex sha.... lol

Ada9103:
If you wanna marry a lady from my community. Its gonna cost you a hundred thousand or a hundred plus ......that ain't expensive. You give the elders 50k. The women 30k and then you buy drinks....and other things. But at most 150k

Good to see u've come a little closer to reality, but let's get it straight u can only get these if the family is understanding and the father and mother forfeit their rights.

Most times the paraphernalia is so overwhelming, this can account why our pple don't get married the right way, sh#t is way too expensive.

I would advise babes and guys to start pleading with their communities to review all these and give pple more comfort to get married in peace. My 2pence....

Ada9103:
I rep imo......ours ain't this huge......maka gini? The official bride price is #45......

My dear don't even go there, Imo state might not be this expensive but they're equally expensive in their own way, I'm from Imo state so I know

iphunanya:
My bride price is over 200k

No pursue potentials oh, this one wey u dey happy like this....

ladyF:
Speaking of spectranet, they scammed me last month. After renewing on their 20GB plan for 10k, expecting to see my free night and extra 10GB, there was nothing. I thought it was a mistake and started to download heavily during the free night. My data just dey disappear, I was so shocked.

When I called their customer care, they were now telling me that they have 2 plans under 10k and the new one was where the free night + 10GB bonus was, and why didn't I migrate. Just imagine. I had to ask the guy if it made sense that someone that paid the same amount as me is enjoying free night and I wasn't! Bloody thieves.

[size=15pt]SPECTRANET[/size] is a thief flee from them.

I think say na only me oh, I almost went mad. I've sent mails, blasted dem on Facebook and Twitter and then it dawned on me that those pr**ks don't give a f**k, it's all about the Benjamins for them. The CC is wack and all act like uneducated zombies, after a while they stop responding to ur mails.

Well this is naija afterall so anything goes. For the guy planning the court case abeg call me to testify I have all of mine documented, but those guys na THIEF sha....

Valto:
i was offered 3 different type of fairly used batteries, all are in good condition. house which one do i choose out the 3?

Ritar batteries are quite reliable, that would be my first pick followed by Sukam then Luminous.

My opinion...

codemaster2much:
Hi Guys, pls for those using inverter is there any significant impact on your Nepa Bill. I mean before and after.


Need your advice guys

codemaster2much, the answer is yes it does impact on your nepa bills because there's an appreciable pull when the inverter or ur external charger draws electricity to charge ur batteries; depending on the state of charge of the batteries the pull could either be high or low. If the batteries are deeply discharged then the pull is highest than when it's slightly discharged.

But the truth is that pple with prepaid meters would feel it more as those using analogue meters will still get estimated bills and so it's all good for them.

To understand what am saying use ur generator as a reference point, do u notice the pull when u charge ur batteries using either ur inverter, external charger or both; it's not a funny experience oh, my generator now burns 10ltrs of fuel in 6-7hrs, but the good thing is that the power takes me through for 24hrs with my fridge always on. So yes oh, there will be a SIGNIFICANT increase in ur electricity bills.

But look at it this way, it's almost the same amount u would spend if the power is always on, so what u're doing is putting the power into the batteries and using it when there's no power. As simple as that, hope i've answered ur question

bobojoshua what exactly is ur question?? E be like say that ur new phone dey show u pepper ; u go quote and never insert anything abi change dey follow affect your phone.

On the lighter side

sammily:
Can you please give me a better description to the location. How will I get there from mile 2 using public transportation?

Since u'll be coming from mile 2, U have 3 options: the first will be to take a bus going to boundary / ago hausa u'll get the buses close to the PHCN installation at mile 2 close to julius berger, stop at the last bus stop which is boundary and take a bus going to oyingbo stop at ijora olopa and ask of the Nepa office.

Second Option, still from mile 2 on the other side of the road going to apapa, take a bus going to wilmer/boundary; get to the last bus stop which is boundary and follow the instructions on 1 above.

Third option, from mile 2 take orile, stop at the last bus stop, u'll see a road to ur right with vehicles calling ijora seven up, take it to the last bus stop when u get there, u take a bus or keke going to oyingbo, stop at ijora olopa and follow the instructions on 1 above.

Hope these helps.

timifakay:
Cost analysis: 200ah Leap Power Battery- 45,000
200w Solar panel- 40,000
12v 30a Charge Controller 17,500
1000w Inverter- 8,500
10 Yards 2-core cable- 6,000
Cable clips- 100
Taxi charter- 1,500
Tips- 200
Transportation to the market- 190
Carpenter- 1000
Total-119,990

Hello Timifakay, nice setup plan. Is ur battery brand new? If it is where can we get same and does it come with warranty? Thanks a bunch

9ijaprince:
Ceejay,I ve got another 200 amps fairly used battery yet same experience, I decided to use the battery direct on 12volts TV and fan I have in the house and guess what both batteries separately lasted for over 24 hours.

Saint I will give your suggestion a trial.

9ijaprince good to know u have a work around ur setup, but from ur explanation it's evident either ur UPS isn't working to optimize properly or u have some appliances connected that u cannot trace.

Personally I advise pple to use an inverter to power their appliances not minding the sinewave, most of the UPS bought second hand have issues, if u can get it brand new then it's a whole different ball game. As much as I appreciate cost as a critical issue I would advise we optimize our purchase and the outcome of our setup.

My 2pence....

iamawara:
Thanks all for the reply. I appreciate it. Here is the specifications my uncle sent me about the inverter..... He said it's a

Car Charger 1500W WATT DC 12V to AC 220v Car Power Inverter Converter Transformer Power Supply.

Features:
Input voltage: 10.5-15 V for DC
Output voltage: 210V - 240V AC
Power rating: 1500W
Frequency: 50Hz
On/Off switch control the fan
Automatic Thermal Shutdown
Overload for Protection
Extra Surge Capacity
Low Battery Alarm/Shut Off
Reverse Polarity for Protection
Product Weight: about

From ur breakdown the inverter doesn't have an inbuilt charger so u might need to get an external smart charger to charge ur batteries which in turn powers ur batteries.

9ijaprince:
Ceejay, saint and all am still having issues charging the system. I ve replaced both the smart charger and UPS but the issues still persist. I am suspecting the battery. When I use the 200amps battery, it drains quickly within 1hour. I am thinking of buying new 100 amps brand new battery.

Brotherly, like ceejay80s suggested try and charge the battery using ur smart charger for at least 6hrs, if it still doesn't retain charge or discharges too soon, I would advise you take it back to the seller, but if it's past the warranty period u might try a lil trick I learnt a while back; get a regular car battery charger preferably a 2-5amp charger and connect to ur battery, leave it charging for about 24hrs, then plug ur smart charger to it and allow to charge till it indicates it's full. Then connect it to ur load; check the rate of discharge, if there's no improvement then u've lost that battery.

NB: Second hand batteries were only proposed in this setup for the singular reason of managing cost. Please and please if you can afford a brand new battery it will definitely do the job better and take u longer.

My opinion sha...... if anyone feels differently pls comment

@darkhorizon and @bishop4life can we pls sheath our swords and go back to what we've always upheld on this thread which is friendship and learning. Una better pass me na; una go school me na "Ota akara" na him me I go oh, with my slate and kpanaka.

Please gentlemen I say gentlemen cos I see us as such, let's leave our academic laurels at home and move forward. All comments and suggestions are valid. Both theoretical and practical. Each individual may choose to sway to whatever line of thot tickles their fancy that doesn't make it wrong, it's only a difference in perception.

So pls let us let this argument be and continue our little academic and practical improvement. One love all

KIKO720:
Waow tnx so much! I even run leave my room for d bed bugs, i do sleep in class, God. let me try nd raise d 2k first nd try this ur method but am sure gonna b morethan 2k... FOREX

Hahahahaha, I understand ur feelings, na so my guys take run come my house off campus; I hated hostel life, never stayed there even for one day. But I assure u it's not more than that. The Baygon is about #1600, sniper #200, and spray dispenser #200. The rest is up to you.