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hoover420:
Thing is I don’t even know how to increase the charging from the inverter and I hope increasing it won’t have effect on the inverter?
Battery size is just 3.6kwh

Which inverter do you use? Check the manual you should see how it's done. Pretty easy.

And no it won't have any effect on inverter. Lithium batteries can take up to 100A depending on the battery bms.

Gshems:
Well I have 2 535w and I get 650w before 10am it only reduces when my battery is full

Most people have their pv charging current set at probably 40A max that's the reason for low yield.

SourYoghurt:
I have 3x 550w jinko for my 12v 2kva inverter and on a regular charging I get 350w, I need to mention that I treat it like an egg, max load it takes is less than 150w, but I get up to 1.2kw input from the panels when I am blending during the day. I think some of these inverters behaves like ajebo when they don't have enough loads.

Increase your pv charging current for maximum yield. Probably stuck at 40A.

hoover420:
I got this particular panel and I thought it was just small panel till it got delivered. Infact I had to wait till everyone was out and in the evening before I installed because I know if the landlady see it, she might not accept to get it installed. Now the installer is telling me that I’ll need atleast 2 to allow my inverter to charge fast. I was like which kind wahala be this one. A 1.5kva inverter though.
Now my question is, can I get a lower panel like 200 watt to compliment it or I’ll have to buy that exact 535 watt bi facial panel again?
Meanwhile since I installed it 5 days ago, the highest it has produced is 250 watt and lower, I don’t know it it is due to the weather or that is the highest it would be generating

Check your inverter settings and increase charging current to about 80A (This should improve your output from panel)
Either way you still need extra same panel to charge efficiently.

What's your battery size?

Ebubemg:
Omo if u have the opportunity go for fiber, real unlimited

MTN fiberX?

williams85:
can you confirm the allocated data for the 3 months, let it no be the same for 1 month.

There's usually no allocated data till you hit 1Tb FUP. In this case I guess no one knows where the FUP applies yet, but my wild guess is still 1Tb.

Fremlin:
I'm installing it myself boss, so I understand

Be careful sha if it's on a roof top. And make sure to have like 2 extra hands for assistance.

Fremlin:
Just got the 725w jinko bifacial panel today...

It's too big, infact, it's over big.....


Installer fit fall why trying to bring them up to the roof

I think it's important people know how big and heavy these panels are especially if you're a tenant.

Even the 535w bifacial is so heavy omo.

AyobamiOluwole:
The way some of you say things with confidence, one begins to question their sanity. Lols BMS kor CMS ni.

He is correct. Your pack cannot function EFFICIENTLY if;
Batteries are of significantly different age
From different manufacturers.
Totally different bms.

That's why it's not recommended. Doesn't mean it won't work, but eventually to your own detriment.

AyobamiOluwole:
Has anyone ever run their Fridge on a modified sine wave satchet inverter before?

How was the experience? Is it advisable?


For more context:
It’s an LG REFRIGERATOR of 199Litres.

Not advisable

Gshems:
Is this true?

It's highly not recommended

People using alternative routers, do you get up to 50mbps? Asking coz I have an X25 pro lying around.

Meanwhile I experienced more network problems with the x25 pro when using unlimited 20mbps than I ever did with my ODU. So for me I doubt it will be really worth it.

All speed test results will be great yet streaming is still messy. Airtel and their magic 😂

fuckboys:
capped at 1tb each month or capped at 1tb in the whole 3 months duration?

Cos I'm thinking of doing it cos it's more value for money.

I don't trust Airtel enough. Not risking it 😂

morikee:
I'm 100% sure it will be capped at 1TB

Got same feeling

bassdow:
doubt there's any other recommendations better than what's been given above.

Once again, except you trust your Lithium battery sources, don't buy lithium. Lithium is better than leadAcid batteries e.g Tubular BUT fakes plenty for market. and knowing ORIGINALs ain't often easy for newbies; unlike Tubular / SLA batteries one could just tell you the brand to go for.

And going by those 2 quotations written on paper, na ordinary batteries + solar panels dem go give you.

Also you didn't state if your sister plans running any of the freezers overNight or at late hour.

Also if possible, make the battery 48v even if it means going for a smaller capacity one. Already gave you price range of both Lithium and Tubular batteries and those lithium batteries are from above average quality ones; not those cheap ones in the market.

if you could confirm the freezers runs overNight or late into the Night, we would know if to reduce the battery capacity.

Also, like I often tell people, don't buy any solar panel less than 300w and if buying brand new solar panels, ensure it's at least 450w or 500w / 550w and it's halfCut; not the old ordinary ones stiill be sold everywhere.

Give examples of fake lithium brands wey FULL market.

No other battery chemistry has more transparency compared to lithium as tests are abound and you can just choose from the available ones based on your budget.

For your 'quality' tubular brands can you point us to independent capacity test results to prove your claim? Or make we just 'trust me bro?'

adibo:
Good morning all. Just trying to get advice from those who are more experienced. I am currently able to use my 8kwh lithium battery from 100% in the evening to around 60/70% the next morning. After which, my panels charge the batteries back up and the cycle continues.

Is it OK if I continue using my lithium battery this way and just remain off grid? Cus I have not recharged my prepaid meter for about 2 days now, been using only the solar. My general loads are washing machine every few days, 120w fridge, 100w TV, fans and bulbs, 300w iron, induction cooker (used few times and mostly during the day and at lower wattage of 300w to 800w). I hardly exceed 300w/400w of continuous use.

I am asking because an installer was also advising that I keep on using nepa as the main source of light and keep the solar as back up for when there is no light, in order to preserve my inverter battery. So, what will you advise I do? Continue using nepa light as main and inverter as backup or I should just remain off grid since the inverter and battery can comfortably take everything in my house?

Enjoy your set up Chief. You have no need for Nepa except when Solar yield is poor and you can't charge your batteries full.

rayvelez:
Hello guy please I need your advice as my sister is about to pay for 3.2kva inverter installation to power her 2 freezer cold drinks business… her total budget is 1.5M. Is it advisable to go for tubular batteries as the attachment below say… Abeg don’t air me

In whatever you're buying AVOID TUBULAR batteries. Anybody suggesting it to you no like you bro. Be patient, more people will recommend.

Mrreed's 24v 4.4kwh lithium battery at 600k
3.2kva 24v hybrid inverter 280-320k
Panels 4 500w Jinko atleast.
Since it's a storey building might cost you just a little over 200k for materials and installations. Maybe like extra 100k

Goodluck sir.

anna081:
I don't think the connector stuff match

Cut off the connectors and tie the wires. Remember to tape the exposed ends after tying to avoid short circuit.

anna081:
The fan is 18inches

This is all you need. Cheers!

Available on Jumia. Got the recommendation here and I have been enjoying it for a while now.

Connect red to red, and black to black. Charge with your regular fan charger.

Pabodo:
Dear friends,
Please, I plan to buy this from a friend(220k) just for small set up to power few things at home.
1. What type/size of Charge controller can I use
2.The average load this can power and ideal battery bank size?
3. No of panel that may be required?

Thank you guys for the good works you all are doing and hoping to get your advice

Bad deal. This amount can get you a 24v, 1.5kva hybrid inverter, no need for extra charge controller sir.

anna081:
My glamstar rechargeable fan battery barely last 1hr thinking of getting a replacement what type of battery can i get that can last longer

Is your fan the normal 16-18 inches rechargeable standing fan?
What kind of battery does it use and how many volt and ah?
You will replace it with a Li-ion battery but you have to answer these questions first and if possible upload a pics of the battery for perfect recommendation.

aribitoye:
Please I want to ask a question:
Now that Airtel has brought out 90 days plan for the ODU at 67.5k, will the throttle start when one exceeds 1TB monthly or will it be throttled at 3TB in 3 months?

Very important question. Co ask

nurez305:
This is exactly the issue I was facing late last month. Exactly the same issue until someone recommend I lock just a single band, immediately I unlock all bands and lock only band 3, I have never experienced single downtime since then and the speed has never went below 40mbps... Speed want to wound me. Maybe you can try that as well of that will solve the problem.

Funny for me Band 3 is the most useless among all bands. When Band 7 is down then it’s pointless coz band 1 is basically as useless as 3. What I usually do is swap between these bands, unlock all bands then lock back.

Between doing all these it will start working. But when nothing works, then it's a general downtime.

bassdow:
what you mean by normal pipes ? You mean the iron pipes in those pictures you postetd above abi na plastic pipes you dey talk ?

Either way, no forget say apart from the expensive motor wey go dey under, na expensive solar panels go dey up. Don't end up wasting money, trying to save money.

Why not just use thicker iron pipes or H beams for the stands. once again, just allow those wey e be their work do their thing. Then una fit rub minds together to see what adjustments and improvements can be done

You just spoke my mind.

Darey00:
Adjusted for real-life conditions.

I get > 800w but no be everytime

Ok.

Darey00:
1. Yes you can but charging will be very slow. I use the same battery and have 2 585w panels. Takes about 6 hours to charge at 600w constant power. So do the math.
2. Solar cable from panel to inverter, wire from battery to inverter, voltage protection box, solar and NEPA breakers.
3. I don't use stabilizer for mine since the inverter trips (not Haisic) but I imagine you can

Why are your 2 585w panels producing just 600w constant power to charge? Have you tried increasing the charging current?

osayuwamwen:
Pls my 4200watt luxsun inverter 24v could not power my 1.5hpower submersible pump, but it power my electric cooker and hair fryer, when I on my pump the inverter shows the submersible pump is pulling 4kw and shows 100% load. 1.5hpower submersible pump is less than 1500watt I think

It's kinda abnormal for a 1.5hp to be pulling that much power, if I were you I'll first go with Bassdow's recommendation by changing Capacitor.

Step 2 you have to have that pump checked.

I have had this issue where a 0.5hp was pulling almost 1.9kw. On inspection, it was found that the submersible's coil was having some issues. It was fixed and back to about 800w draw.

QuoteJust1nce:
Can the 715 watt be used for the Growatt SP6000ES with 16A Input per tracker?
The 715 Watt has an Imp 17.54A and go theoretically go up to 19.35A if the bificial kicks in properly

Better safe than sorry. Check cdcare for 535 watts bifacial.

Topper33:
Thank you

- My load could intertwine between 200 to 600 watts at working hours

Should do just fine. The haisic inverter is around 240k on Jumia

vefexam:
Airtel won fustrate my life for a week now the 5G smart box has beed slow. So i decided to investigate, I logged into the router and check the cell tower its connecting to. Turns out to be that there are only 2 cells, provider 4G network and those 2 cells are crowded as i suspect everyone around my area is connected to those cells so its over crowded... Omo i don tire.

And the 5G is based upon the 4G signal so if there is poor 4G there will poor or no 5G network since Airtel doesn't use standalone 5G.

I have been checking the bands but turns out that only band 7 works or is stable enough to provide kilobytes worth of data.

It is well...

Switch to 4G only mode

hoover420:
Boss, how good is this deal and is it better compared to the likes of haisic batteries?

Yes it's a better deal