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Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by XPaul: 9:42pm On May 31
Thank you. I am going with an external Lithium battery charger while the inverter will be used to draw power from the battery.

One of my objectives is to have something I can scale in the future if needed.

Drgreatone:
You can use ur inverter with a lithium battery. Only issue is it may charge slowly and wont cut off with low battery voltage on its own. Getting a battery with Bluetooth would be much better.
When u have the money, u can now upgrade ur inverter
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by XPaul: 8:52am On May 26
The thing is our light is very stable ( I am on band A) so i need a back-up for router and laptop for the few times there won't be light. My work is hybrid. I am not planning to go off-grid.

If 30ah is about 360watts per hour, it means that a 100ah lithium battery will consume about 1.2kwhs of grid light. That costs about NGN 1k on band A (am I right?). I think that is fair if my analysis is correct.

Do you know anyone selling the charger?

AyarmBoye:
12v 20a is about 45k 30a about 60k….but do note that if you are on prepaid e Dey chop light o….30ah 12v is about 360watts per hour…Solar is better 2 pieces of 400-500 watts will do well with better Mppt cc….maybe 45a cc should do the trick sha…..initially it will be expensive but on the long run u will save a lot
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by XPaul: 7:42pm On May 25
Thank you for your contribution. Looks like my current inverter is not fit.

I will get to that level where 3million is tight budget by God's grace.

bassdow:
Actually, so long an inverter is 12v from any brand, it would work with whatEver 12v battery (from any brand) you give to it.
When it comes to how to recharge the batteries, except you intends using Solar panels, you need be sure the inverter supports Lithium based batteries. What that means is, if you intends charging the batteries using the inverter's built-in charger via Generator / NEPA / PHCN, then be sure the inverter's inbuilt-charger supports Lithium based battery (most old ones don't) BUT if you intends using Solar panels, then no issue.

As for being on tight budget, everyOne is, just came back from Enugu where the client used similar phrase YET spent over 3-million naira. na Big man cry pass
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by XPaul: 7:40pm On May 25
I am currently using just one battery on the inverter. The other one is bad bad and I plan to sell them as scrap.

cyif2003:
I feel he shud test each battery on d inverter to find d faulty one. Kus I believe one of d battery is still good.
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by XPaul: 7:38pm On May 25
Thank you for your response.

How much would an external lithium charger cost?

AyarmBoye:
the inverter is a transformer based inverter which doesn’t support the charging lithium batteries..however as bassdow have said,,you can use solar to charge the lithium battery or get an external lithium charger…but when you connect the inverter to lithium battery don’t connect the inverter to grid cause it will start undercharging the lithium…

Meanwhile using 1kva 12v inverter with 2 200ah batteries doesn’t make sense without external charger…the ikva inverter bearly has 15-17amps charging capacity for the 2 batteries..maybe nah watin cause the luminous batteries to go bad be that..You may have been undercharging them while constantly deep discharging them
Satellite TV TechnologyRe: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by XPaul: 10:43pm On May 24
Hello everyone

I stumbled upon this thread as I am trying to get a solid power backup. But omo, I can't go through all the 2k+ threads.

So currently, I have a Luminous Zelio 12V 1KVA inverter (pic attached) with 2 Luminous Inverlast 220AH Tubular batteries. However, I think the batteries are weak now as they don't last more than 2-3hours on a simple MTN FiberX router.

I want to ask if I can use a 12V LiFePO4 battery with inverter.

If I can pair the inverter with a LiFEPO4 batteery, which battery should choose between wattcycle and HumsiENK. (you may recommend any other option). I am on a tight budget and I am trying to get the best possible value for money.

Thank you

Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul: 3:09pm On May 04
Hello guys.

My mechanic wants to change the gasket in my car (Honda Accord 2010). However, he said that plastic gasket is better than metal gasket because most metal gasket are fake right now.

Please who has experience with plastic gasket.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul: 12:34am On Apr 09
Thanks boss. My mechanic kept my former plugs, so I just changed it back.

Although, he mixed the new and old. I will monitor the situation.

I wished I came to NL immediately the issue happened. I had spent 60k+ to rewire and key programmer. The rewire guy was saying I needed to change the whole ignition, the fusebox by the driver side and the fusebox in the engine side.

I didn't suspect the spark plugs because I borrowed a neighbour my battery and I was not there when they returned it to my car, so I was scared that it was the ECU.

reverendfather:
Boss look for original Belgium spark plugs. It fixed my issue,
Honda hates new aftermarket chain plugs
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul:
I am facing this exact issue and I changed my sparkplugs a day before. My mechanic changed my sparkplugs to new ones after changing fuel pump

How did you resolve this issue?

additional info

I have found your thread. I will try that

reverendfather:
For the past one week, My Honda Accord has been doing hard starting, especially in the mornings and whenever it is parked for more than 5 minutes. The issue began after I replaced the speed sensors. During scanning, the car showed a misfire, so the mechanic worked on the injectors and installed brand new NGK spark plugs. The car started immediately afterward, was test-driven, and all warning lights (check engine, brake, VSA, ABS) cleared.

I drove home without problems, but the next morning it refused to start. The engine kept cranking and the green key light kept on blinking as if it did not recognize my key. It eventually started after several attempts and idled normally. Later that day at work, the same thing happened again. After the second crank, the check engine light came on. My scanner showed codes P060A and P1659, both pointing to ECU issues.

I researched and found out that other Accord 2008 - 2012 owners encountered similar problems as soon as they changed their sparkplugs, some went ahead to replace their ECU but the fault persisted.
They suggested changing sparkplugs, I did that this evening - problem still on, another suggested getting a new battery, I did that too still no fix. One suggested getting back my old plugs, but we can't find the old plugs anymore

My mechanic is yet to suggest anything at the moment so I don't waste money anyhow.

I just dey regret bothering myself with fixing the vsa and the misfiring ever since. The hard start has embarrassed me on multiple occasions within the space of one week
Technology MarketRe: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by XPaul: 1:24pm On Mar 18
So a bit of news

I ordered a smart watch on Dec 3 last year, it arrived in Nigeria on Dec 18.

I got a call yesterday to pick it up even though the tracker has not been updated nor changed (It is still stuck at "Arrived at local airport" up till now). Although I had requested for refund since Jan/Feb, got it and even order a similar replacement on Temu (which arrived since).

I went to collect it today. I am thinking of messaging the store (Amazfit) to notify them. Although I no get cash like this
Technology MarketRe: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by XPaul: 2:54pm On Feb 04
Shipping fee was free in my case so I don't know if they refund shipping fee.

de3lar:
I want to ask, do they refund the shipping fee as well or just the item cost?
Technology MarketRe: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by XPaul: 12:31pm On Feb 04
I have requested for refund and it was sent back instantly to Opay. I have purchased similar product on Temu. Hopefully that is faster.

Since Dec 18, no update. Just arrived at local airport.
Technology MarketRe: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by XPaul: 6:06pm On Jan 28
December 23 has moved but December 18 hasn't moved.

They should give me my refund abeg. I have other things to buy
Technology MarketRe: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by XPaul: 6:05pm On Jan 28
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Technology MarketRe: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by XPaul: 6:05pm On Jan 28
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Technology MarketRe: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by XPaul: 11:54am On Jan 13
Icent99:
So yesterday i was at nipost, the post office where i usually pick up my items. The official informed me of how they've not received items from lagos since November. That there's a certain amount of money owed(i do not know who owes who) hence items received since this time has not been scanned in lagos as they've been received. That not until the money problem is resolved, items may not be scanned as received and delivered
They should resolve their issues quickly abeg. We can't be used as the scapegoats
Technology MarketRe: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by XPaul: 2:11pm On Jan 09
Icent99:
baba na so i run come here after mine has been stuck since 9th of December. U just Dey start, take chair relax
Please what are the options available to us in case of non-delivery. I have a package to that shows that it has arrived local airport since December 18. Will I get refund? After how many days? I have been ordering on Aliexpress and never experience this kind of delay

When I check the Parcel App tracking website, it shows that it is still on its way to Nigeria
BusinessRe: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by XPaul: 10:15am On Jul 23, 2025
Good morning people,

Please I want to be doing airport pick-up on Uber. How can I go about it? Is there any registration I need to do?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul: 12:58pm On Jul 03, 2025
Please anyone with experience on this issue

XPaul:
Hi everyone

I drive an Honda Accord 2010. My car can suddenly go off while driving and it would repeat such thing when I restart it. Who has experienced such thing before?
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by XPaul: 1:25pm On May 14, 2025
XPaul:
I have the Airtel 5G Router for sale. I have only used it for one month.

Reason for sale: Airtel network is not good in my area

Price: 50k slightly negotiable
contact: 081 42 39 3499
Location: Lawanson, Surulere

Technology Market1month Used Airtel 5G Router For Sale 50k by XPaul(op): 10:48pm On May 13, 2025
I have the Airtel 5G Router for sale. I have only used it for one month.

Reason for sale: Airtel network is not good in my area

Price: 50k slightly negotiable

Location: Lawanson, Surulere

Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul: 11:46am On Apr 21, 2025
Hi everyone

I drive an Honda Accord 2010. My car can suddenly go off while driving and it would repeat such thing when I restart it. Who has experienced such thing before?
Car TalkRe: Honda Accord 2012 by XPaul: 7:19pm On Dec 30, 2024
fineboynl:
how did they transfer the code?
I think there is a phone software and a hardware they use. The code was transferred to a new chip
Car TalkRe: Honda Accord 2012 by XPaul: 1:55pm On Dec 29, 2024
Orlarge1:
I’m having issues starting my Honda accord 012. It won’t start quickly, I noticed it shows key light. Can anyone pls tell what to do
I had this same issue last week. I removed the back cover of my key and shook it to make it work that day. The car even turnt off while driving.

I had to get a new key for my car. They transferred the code to a new key
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul: 11:58am On Dec 23, 2024
Thank you so much, I appreciate
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Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul: 6:49am On Dec 23, 2024
Hi 2cribz

I could not find anything like that on Jiji

2cribz:
Its called carbon fibre. Check jiji
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul:
Hello everyone

My car (Honda Accord 2010) rooftop paint has cracked and it makes the car ugly. There is this thing that can be used to cover it like a large sticker.

Please who knows what it is called and how can I get it.

It is going to be a temporary fix if it is not too expensive

Car TalkRe: Fuel Issues. I Need A Competent Mechanic Or Car Electrician. Ikorodu, Lagos. by XPaul: 8:52pm On Aug 27, 2024
jceesquare:
It is a simple fix.
Kindly call 07089030689 if you're finding trouble getting it resolved.
Hi Jceesquare. I have the same error code on my Accord 2010.

Can I message you on WhatsApp?
Car TalkRe: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by XPaul: 8:29pm On Jun 11, 2024
Good evening all

I have an issue with my Honda Accord 2010.

Recently a rewire worked on my AC and even since then my engine shakes aggressively whenever I put on the AC and the car is in traffic. If I am driving, it drives smoothly but once I enter traffic and the AC is on, it shakes very aggressively that I have to put it off. The RPM drops to almost zero

It appears that the AC is drawing too much power from the engine.

Now they are saying I should bring 41k to change the AC panel and the fuse box to rectify the issue.

Please has anyone experienced something similar before and how was it resolved.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul: 8:25pm On Jun 11, 2024
emadamysy:
Try and Check your Engine Mounts
I have changed the engine mounts. When the AC is not on, the engine doesn’t shake. So I don’t think it is the engine mount
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by XPaul: 9:51am On Jun 10, 2024
Good morning everyone.

I have an issue with my Honda Accord 2010.

Recently a rewire worked on my AC and even since then my engine shakes aggressively whenever I put on the AC and the car is in traffic. If I am driving, it drives smoothly but once I enter traffic and the AC is on, it shakes very aggressively that I have to put it off. The RPM drops to almost zero

It appears that the AC is drawing too much power from the engine.

Now they are saying I should bring 41k to change the AC panel and the fuse box to rectify the issue.

Please has anyone experienced something similar before and how was it resolved.

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