bassdow:

A single 300watts MONO solar panel or 2pcs to be on safer side since chances are, you would be making use of it while it's charging + weather conditions flunctuates. Just pair it with MPPT chargeController if going for more than 1pcs as using PWM would just be wasting the generated power

easyyoke:


You kuku see say I dinnor quote/reply him again😂😂😂😂 Because I know my controller is a premium controller. Even though the guy first made me fear😂. The panel is currently fully blasting power into my controller as I speak and the controller is almost nearing its peak 40A sef. I am getting 30A plus already. Bet me I knew nothing do the controller. The guy was just giving me High Blood Pressure advice😂😂.

mvphenryeto5:


How many amps Cc will be suitable

odimbannamdi:


Will have 1600w (12v and 24v) and a few units of 12v 3000w this week, by God's grace

bassdow:

you failed to state if your charge controller is PWM or MPPT. That really matters.

Also why mixing solar panels of different types. Either focus on MONO or POLY.

Would suggest that since you intends adding more solar panels, focus on MONO and not mix up again so that the mixture no go too plenty again.
Would have suggesting removing the POLY entirely but I don't know how healthy your pocket is.

As for if your charge controller would work, just add up the enitire Max input current of your solar panels and if it's above 60A, though most times, the charge controller would handle things accordingly.

should in case the Max input current of the solar panels exceeds 60A, you could change configuration of the solar panels to combination of Series & Parallel to reduce the output current from the solar panels. Just be sure your chargeController is designed for such voltage.

mvphenryeto5:
Please who has used this type of inverter? Is it efficient and durable and what's the advantage over the other inverters

emmaniche:

thanks for being very blunt.
boss i currently have an Ipower 60 amps zinux MPPT.
max solar voltage 145Vdc
max solar current 60amps
max current charge 60amps
i plan on adding 4 to 5 more panels.
Ive been advised to get another CC if am doing 450w panels, if i wont maintain 300w panels that i currently have.

bassdow:


this is what we call sachet Inverter or transformerLess inverter.

Advantages is, it's more efficient in operation + Cheaper.

DisAdvantage is, it's not durable. it goes bad easily, with little chances of being able to get fixed by our Nigerian technicians.

mvphenryeto5:


Which inverter do you suggest I get on a tight budget

bassdow:


you can't, or not adviceAble to mix 450w solar panels with 300w solar panels.
In fact, when using more than 1 solar pael, ensure they're at least, of same Capacity (Current, Wattage, etc) and type e.g MONO, or POLY.

Also, didn't ask for Max-Input Current or Voltage of a single solar panel but for the entire solar panels.

Let's assume the Max input Current of one of your soolar Panels is 20A, and you currently have 5 panels, and intends adding more 5 panels, bring the total solar panels to 5+5=10 solar panels, then you would do 20A * 10 = 200A. Of course that depends on the configuration you intends using because that 200A cound end up being 100A also

bassdow:


what's capacity and charge level of the batteries ?

What's the starting-Voltage of said chest freezer ?

Most of these funny inverter systems wey I dey see for here, me no sabi them. Who knows, maybe said inverter sef is over-Rated.

Also, why even trying to power a Freezer, even if na Fridge sef, on a 12-Volts system ?

dollarnaira:

So what should he use o?

easyyoke:


I am looking at FELICITY 80A because it seem like the only one that supports me remotely controlling it. I dont like going to charge controllers to check the screen all the time. I prefer to monitor everything from my ohone. The new Felicity MPPT controller supports that and seem readily available in the Nigerian market. Whats your take on FELICITY charge controllers

bassdow:

Oga such loads should be run on at least a 24-volts system and above.

before you know now, battery go die in less than 1-year or at most less than 2-years even if na only dayTime dem dey power the fridge abi freezer

Buchika:
what of inverter freezer of 120 watts . Does the above statement apply too.

bassdow:

Oga such loads should be run on at least a 24-volts system and above.

before you know now, battery go die in less than 1-year or at most less than 2-years even if na only dayTime dem dey power the fridge abi freezer

Buchika:
what of inverter freezer of 120 watts . Does the above statement apply too.

Buchika:
what of inverter freezer of 120 watts . Does the above statement apply too.

dacool1:


Nothing is wrong with running a freezer on a 12v system. Just have sufficient battery bank.

People need to stop condemning 12v systems abeg. They are okay for loads up to 2kw, just that I would suggest a 24v system if you would be continuously drawing more than 1kw energy.

A 24v system with just two 220ah tubular batteries is no better than a 12v system with same battery bank.

For a regular freezer or inverter freezer a 1kw 12v system with surge capacity of 2kw is more than OK. Just turn on the freezer first before other appliances.

I just laugh when I see a 3.5kva inverter connected to two 220ah tubular batteries. Your batteries would die in 3 months if you fully utilize the inverter.

dollarnaira:

FALSE!
FALSE!!
FALSE!!!

bassdow:


According to secondary school physics, this always applies P=IV or I=P/V or V=P/I.

Work of an INVERTER is to Boost the voltage of your battery from 12-volts, 24-volts, 36-volts, 48-volts TO 240-volts or what is required.
Now along the line, the current of the battery is also affected.

Now depending on the voltage from where the inverter is Boosting from, e.g 12-volts, it could mean more stress on the battery and inverter system.

hence it easier (both on the battery & inverter) to boost from 24-volts, than from 12-volts. Also easier from 48-volts, than below.

Now for your own good, the less stress you put on the battery, the better for you.

Bottom line is, let's strive to put as little stress on our batteries as we could afford. Any power appliance (e.g fridge, Freezer, AirConditioner, etc) should be run on a minimum of 24-volts system and above, wether na inverterBasedAppliance or not.

That na my own opinion

dollarnaira:

FALSE!
FALSE!!
FALSE!!!

oloet:

This your reply is strong o,
Make I laugh small 😹

dacool1:


Nothing is wrong with running a freezer on a 12v system. Just have sufficient battery bank.

People need to stop condemning 12v systems abeg. They are okay for loads up to 2kw, just that I would suggest a 24v system if you would be continuously drawing more than 1kw energy.

A 24v system with just two 220ah tubular batteries is no better than a 12v system with same battery bank.

For a regular freezer or inverter freezer a 1kw 12v system with surge capacity of 2kw is more than OK. Just turn on the freezer first before other appliances.

I just laugh when I see a 3.5kva inverter connected to two 220ah tubular batteries. Your batteries would die in 3 months if you fully utilize the inverter.

My Opinion: 12-volts 200AH can never be as efficient as 24-volts 200AH. Don't forget, me no be PROFESSIONAL

dollarnaira:


You go explain tire
NO EVIDENCE

dacool1:


Nothing is wrong with running a freezer on a 12v system. Just have sufficient battery bank.

People need to stop condemning 12v systems abeg. They are okay for loads up to 2kw, just that I would suggest a 24v system if you would be continuously drawing more than 1kw energy.

A 24v system with just two 220ah tubular batteries is no better than a 12v system with same battery bank.

For a regular freezer or inverter freezer a 1kw 12v system with surge capacity of 2kw is more than OK. Just turn on the freezer first before other appliances.

I just laugh when I see a 3.5kva inverter connected to two 220ah tubular batteries. Your batteries would die in 3 months if you fully utilize the inverter.

bassdow:

Nigerians and PRAYERs. hmm

brightk:
Are u daft? Even if u are daft dont u kno wen kip shut..

brightk:
Are u daft? Even if u are daft dont u kno wen kip shut..

bassdow:


unknown to most of una, and unlike most of una, most times, I'm here to relieve stress and clear ma head. hence I rarely feel the energy being expended