₦airaland Forum

Emoreni:
What is happening in the world, because why this sudden bleeding in the market?

iamlammy:
Ordered for the Jinko 555w from Fuoani and the 3m mc4 connector from Temu. I’ll figure out how long the solar extension cable will be when they arrive

BigDickProblems:
What he is trying to tell you is that, if actually you want to use a generator that is connected to the same changeover where you connected your solar generator to, you will likely cause big problem to your system and possibly, a fire hazard when you turn on your generator.

Instead, get a new changeover for your generator separately if at all you want to use a Generator in the home.

oladele239:
Actually one change over is enough is proper due diligence is done.

My gen is on vacation

Hydronium:
When your generator is running, your D2 output (the 13A plug) CANNOT be connected to the mains, otherwise, voltage from the generator will flow through the mains into your D2. This is potentially dangerous to your device and your entire household.

also, Both D2 and generator cannot output to the mains at the same time or you run the risk of a ballistic explosion in your community, your house being the firework.

Even the most careful among us may forget just once. That one time is sufficient to burn down the house. That's why it's wise to use another changeover.

I gave out my generator, so I simply adapted the changeover to fit my D2. I explained firmly to my wife. The day anyone ever brings in a generator, we must observe these rules.

Hydronium:
You need an MC4 to xt-60 connector. Then changeover (s). The exact length of cable can only be determined by you or you enlist the services of an electrician.

If you don't know how to mount the solar panel, I'd suggest you enlist the help of a specialist once and for all. Mounting the panel and fixing the changeovers are really the only 'technical' part of the work.

If you have an existing generator changeover, you can modify it for your Delta 2. If you intend to use your generator from time to time, you may need a new changeover (its possible to use the old one, but you need to observe a few rules).

If you find any of the above technical, please enlist the services of a technician. Better safe than sorry.

P. S. Below is a pix of the MC4 to Xt60 connector

oladele239:
Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.

Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

oladele239:
@iamlammy

How long is your set up going to be
That will determine the length of the extension cable you'd need.

In my case I required about 12-15 metres , I got a good bargain on Jumia ( got a powmr extension cable - 15m 10awg for 61k came with an MC4 connector already fixed in ). No cheaper bargain for that length even on Temu or AliExpress.

Then you need to get an xt60 to mc4 connector ( I got a 1.5m 12 awg ) from temu for about 11k. If I had seen post earlier may be I'd have ordered 3 to fulfil temus minimum order of 30k for me. I ordered one for myself and one for a friend.

My setup is about 70% complete , just the connector I'm waiting for from temu. You can buy from a seller on Jiji if you don't have the luxury of time but I doubt if that's 12awg and the price is even like X3 of Temu.

I have advocated for a WhatsApp group for us where we can have issues of ecoflow power stations discussed first hand. No be everytime person dey come nairaland abeg. Even oyinbo pple get Facebook and WhatsApp forums for this power stations especially ecoflow.

Plus if you're ordering the panel on foauni, please don't waste time. That 555 watts is hot cake , it gets out of stock really fast. I was always on the look out to buy from them but got tired of waiting and bought an Eastman somewhere else although it was available at that same place but I preferred Eastman. Alas they restocked the very night I bought the Eastman lol

seborrhic:
What are you people even saying?
Solar this,solar that,why can't solar advocates just tell people to get Solar without making childish and clearly false comparisons with National or state grid supply!
Can your solar,no matter the inverter grade iron your clothes,power your freezer,fridge,your electric hot plate daily without sufffering "convulsions" for a week,talkless a month?
Can it power your 2 or 3 ACs without breaking down,so what's this rubbish noise everytime to go for solar?
Can it pump your water borehole,which many houses use,daily for a month without breakdown?
Then this issue of battery.It's just like telling a car owner he would use the same battery fof his car without needing a change after 5 years at most.
Any electrical, mechanical component that uses battery must have that battery changed,no matter if its lead or the modern types because all battery types usually lose efficiency at a point in time,2- 5yrs,depending on usage.
Solar too is now very expensive,so its not like a common man facility you can instal with 100-500k.But with National grid,depending on the neighbourhood and level of development of an area,with 100-300k,in fees and development levy,you are already connected to your electric line power line.
Solar is only good as a backup for mainly light and low duty appliances and for limited hours in the day,otherwise,every month you would be crying and when you check your expenses to fix or replace one thing or the other,you find you are spending 3x what you should pay as electricity bill.
Even generator,asides the noise and need for fuelling,is far better economics wise than same power rating of solar installed.

GigFc:
Please leave this solar talk, I know an office that invested heavily in solar [/b]and it was largely unreliable for them, even tho they stay in a high irradiation area. We shouldn't be running away from the problem, but confronting it.

Will industries also run on solar? How can people be turning off light, fridge and ac because one greedy investor has bribed nerc [b]to keep hiking tariff unnecessarily? So what will heavy duty industries now do? Is that not economic sabotage?

There's a reason why serious nations don't leave their critical infrastructure like energy, defence, etc in the hands of capitalist. You will kill your country.

iamlammy:
Would you advise I get the 600w Jinko panel instead of the 555w since the 555w max is 350w for now or it doesn’t matter?

Also, can i not connect my generator plug to the powerstation directly? Since its already connected to the house??

iamlammy:
Alright thank you. I’ll really appreciate. I’ll probably get the 555w from Fuoani to avoid issues.

Was the solar panel delivered to your home from Fuoani? Or you had to go pick up?

iamlammy:
Would you advise I get the 600w Jinko panel instead of the 555w since the 555w max is 350w for now or it doesn’t matter?

Also, can i not connect my generator plug to the powerstation directly? Since its already connected to the house??

Dalohad:
Nigerians are one of the most short-sighted people ever. It cost me only N200,000 to install a 3-panel solar, with inverters, batteries and all in 2018. It would cost about 2.8m to have the same installation done today.

Zionmdde:
Alright your 1st paragraph might be correct.
But the second paragraph can only be believed by someone who doesn't use solar

I use solar, and I know that during the wet season, your solar cannot comfortably take you non stop for 3days. And please don't mention the capacity of inverter, most people install based on their required capacity. So if I install like 2 5kvA, I mean it cannot take my intended load for 2 days non stop

So solar is good, but solar is mostly a back up to power supply

Zionmdde:
If they agreed with you then, by now they will need to change battery

Solar can never be cheaper than steady power supply from discos, not to talk of stability. November to February can be good for solar users, what of the rest of the year?

iamlammy:
Okay. Is it just the jinko 555w solar panel and the mc4 connector from temu [/b]I need for the setup to work? Amd how effective is it during the day if you’re running load of at least 400w while charging and using? [b]Will the powerstation get charged to 100% by evening?

iamlammy:
Okay. Is it just the jinko 555w solar panel and the mc4 connector from temu I need for the setup to work? Amd how effective is it during the day if you’re running load of at least 400w while charging and using? Will the powerstation get charged to 100% by evening?

Mynd44:
I remember when I told close friends like 3 years ago to go solar when solar installments were quite cheap. They laughed it off.

Now petrol and diesel prices are high, power cost is also high but the price for solar installations is also high.

iamlammy:
Hello, do you mind if I have your contact so I can ask questions about your Jinko solar setup. I just got the delta 2 and i’m new to this DIY setup. Also regarding the connector, which length would you advise for someone who stays upstairs? I was seeing on the thread someone got 30ft or something

dollarnaira:
90% true
Most of them have self destructive mechanism if any unauthorized person try to open it up.

Permanent bms shut down without remedy.
Even some laptop bms will die permanently if u don't keep the voltage.

I have opened up : beebee jump
azeus

Discard or return to manufacturer.
Come here sha if you eventually get them repaired.

They are designed to be returned but the bad thing is that they may likely be out of date after years of usage when eventually returned.

Laughnow419:
Hi solar lovers please give me phone numbers of solar generator repairers in your state. Someone that can repair Bluetti, Ecoflow , Yoobao etc ND other solar generators

Obnoxious2001:
Where are you located?

A lot of those solar generator are designed such that if they have trouble, you discard them and buy new one.

yemkoguru:
Airtel monthly that is usually 35k how much is it now?

CandyOps:
Yesterday I dey kitchen till almost 10.30pm
Cooked okro soup and Ofe Akwu for today's rice. With well seasoned beef

As I woke up happily to go an warm it and it was looking a bit swollen with tiny little bubbles popping up.

Laughnow419:
Can someone give us numbers of solar generator repairers in their state.

RealLordZeus:
abeg no make me vex with you.
which yeye exceeding.

We are yet to achieve
1) Light travel
2) Magnetic levitation (properly)
3) Singularity
4)Quantum displacement
5) Consciousness transfer

the list is endless.

Oga we still dey dark ages

alfajohn:
Some of you don’t have understanding of the issue but just abusing OBJ. Did the refineries work for 17 years after he left government, if you know the amount of money that has been spent on those refineries in that period you will weep for this country. And let me tell you the refineries can never work optimally don’t be carried away with propaganda. The PHC refinery that has been claimed to have start operation is over 60 years old what magic will make it economically productive. Time will tell