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Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 12:07pm On Jun 10, 2020 |
suddenly it feels like dry season all over again. with daily harvests topping 42kwh and instantaneous breaking the 10kw barrier.... indeed, the sun is the answer! 7 Likes
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Satellite TV Technology / Re: Free To Air Satellite Tv General Thread by GeorgeD1(m): 1:22pm On Feb 29, 2020 |
microgiant: Hello Microgiant, I'm glad to know you're still enjoying that dish. Please try and reach out sometime let's hookup if you're still down south. Cheers! |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Free To Air Satellite Tv General Thread by GeorgeD1(m): 5:30pm On Feb 13, 2020 |
IT4ALL: Brother, What's going on? You could have used nairaland's PM function for quick results. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:56pm On Jan 01, 2020 |
happy new year to everyone in the house. may this new year bring 20/20 sunshine to our homes and may our modules continue performing beyond our wildest expectations. 2 Likes
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Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:51pm On Jan 01, 2020 |
Saipro: lolz, brother, nobody is in the big leagues yet when it comes to solar. we are all still trying to get there 1 Like |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Free To Air Satellite Tv General Thread by GeorgeD1(m): 3:53pm On Dec 29, 2019 |
blexxonmak. ameboperoo, spartacus, et al, Compliments of the season to you all. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Free To Air Satellite Tv General Thread by GeorgeD1(m): 8:11pm On Dec 28, 2019 |
My insatiable quest for satellite knowledge coupled with a driving desire to break free from the clutches of payTV led me to nairaland and eventually I stumbled on the official FTA thread (part 1). The likes of olofofo, badaru, microgiant, olason, F-marshal, adex70, blexxonmak, Dejsam, enitan, Evans Ghanney, Gadotor, ikiriye, jujukemist, obnelly, borderline, twinsoris, tox naija, including adewest who single handedly pulled down nilesat signals (BBC, CNN, Aljazeera, etc) with a 2.4m pan dish in Lagos at a time when other installers were struggling to make headway even with 3m. Not forgetting butsoneday, the undisputed king of sat who raised the BUD bar with a 5m monster installation. Also, twinstaiye, Pidzo, sathob, freshp, jayron, enigma, twinskenny, ameboperoo, bodejohn, pitodenze, sayso, Maddox, illish, arelukman, pofolo, esuo, odilibe and others too numerous to mention... We rode the waves together, through the Official Thread Of Free To Air Satellite Tv (parts 1 - 5) and when that thread was finally closed we moved on to the Free To Air Satellite Tv General Thread. It's been an exciting decade of learnings. A time in history never to be forgotten. And now as we move on into the new year, may our journey take us to places never before explored. As the old gives way to the new, I hope new members and others yet to join will be proud to have their names mentioned among the great ones who helped to keep the FTA fire burning. Break the myth, dispel the belief, YOU KNOW YOU CAN!!! 9 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 9:31am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Merry Christmas to all men (and women) of goodwill in the house. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, may this season bring joy, peace and abundant sunshine to all our homes. May the solar system realign itself to our favour. Amen. 2 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:58pm On Dec 22, 2019 |
justcallmenuel: looks like we finally have some much needed competition different from the 'usual suspects' however like someone already pointed out, this thread is not all about coming to showcase your products. ensure you also stay put and contribute to topics as the need arises. that said, I wish you all the best in your sales and after sales transactions. 8 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 10:03am On Dec 03, 2019 |
earthrealm: brother, while purchasing a good quality cc, sometimes you have to look beyond price. those chinese cc you're referring to may appear to be cheaper in the short term but you pay for it in other ways. and, if durability, ruggedness, peak performance is your thing, i think you'll be hard put to get a better option presently in the market than morningstar. 1 Like |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 10:45pm On Nov 19, 2019 |
ceaser: well, what can I say? I guess to each, his own flip the table around and I guess there are peeps here that won't touch a standing fan with a long pole. so, at the end of the day it boils down to personal preference. but if one is really serious about aesthetics I think split unit inverter acs would be the cooling medium of choice. 1 Like |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 7:18pm On Nov 19, 2019 |
olaolu11: lolz. yes oh. I full ground remain, my brother. and I can guarantee you that most other peeps you mentioned earlier are also around. the fact that we don't post regularly does not mean we have gone away. besides, apart from the marketers who make a living selling renewables, most other members here have day jobs which keeps them occupied. 4 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 7:39pm On Nov 18, 2019 |
olaolu11: brother, why don't you contact juo and get yourself a low consumption dc/ac ceiling fan? at full speed it's just about 25w and first or second speed would set you back only 5w. I think it would serve you better than this standing fan you're trying to purchase. best of all, you can obviously hook it up to your inverter system without stress. 1 Like 1 Share |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Free To Air Satellite Tv General Thread by GeorgeD1(m): 6:35pm On Oct 15, 2019 |
Spy360: Lolz. I guess saipro already answered that question. We always have been around, watching from the sidelines while the new kids on the block run the show. 3 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Free To Air Satellite Tv General Thread by GeorgeD1(m): 12:53pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
davodyguy: Brother, You're talking about footprints by dish size website. Unfortunately that site is now archived. The good news though, a handful of other websites have stepped in to fill the void. These include those already mentioned by microgiant and odilibe, .i.e flysat, satbeams. Besides these you also have sadoun, satelliteguys.us, appsattv, satsig, etc |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 6:16pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
Topmost11: brother, i guess that invention is still a work in progress - like so many other promising ones yet to see the light of day. who knows what the future might hold? |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 9:23am On Sep 08, 2019 |
microgiant: brother, long time indeed. it's been a while. so talking about this setup of yours, is there any particular reason you're choosing to go this route of used battery and new battery combo? also the pwm option seems rather strange especially for a lifepo4 charging regimen. personally i believe anything worth doing at all is worth doing well. i would rather advise a serious rethink on your part and possibly (if it's not too late) plan to purchase new batteries of similar specs and a proper mppt cc that will give you rest of mind. 3 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 2:47pm On Sep 07, 2019 |
funken: funken, your experience is by no means an isolated case as i think we have discussed something similar here on the thread having to do with fangpusun ccs. unfortunately however, i don't own a fangpusun cc so may not be able to offer useful hands-on solution to this. all my charge controllers are morningstars even though i did try out midnite solar at one time but i quickly reversed course when i realized how much invested i already was in morningstar. hopefully juo or niyi might be able to point you in the right direction. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 5:44pm On Sep 03, 2019 |
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Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 10:11am On Sep 01, 2019 |
harizonal123: brother, the bolded is something almost every solar enthusiast here can relate to. the reason being that solar power as an aspect of renewable energy is an ever evolving industry. there is no single template or blueprint to guide newbies as they try to grasp the different challenges thrown at them during their start up years. we all made mistakes along the way and we ended up buying most solar items we own today twice. myself started with a locally made modified sine wave inverter which nearly set fire to my house, before buying a chinese made inverter, which was also modified sine wave, and then another inverter before finally deciding to get a high end inverter. every enthusiast has their own story and we learn along the way. most importantly however, you must be ready to read extensively whatever info you can find, whether on the internet or other places. and, of course ask, ask and ask if not sure. this will will help you avoid making mistakes some of which may be both costly and life-threatening. 7 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:43pm On Aug 23, 2019 |
sintolord: here's a rough depiction of what i have on ground. please never mind the hand drawing. replicate that in 3 places to represent each of the three strings and connect each string to a single bus bar. so i have 3 positive cables and three negative cables connected to my inverter through the bus bar. and very importantly, each cable having equal length regardless of distance from battery bank. so essentially, it's three independent banks operating as one. same charge current, same discharge current from each string. hope this helps? 3 Likes 1 Share
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Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 12:54pm On Aug 20, 2019 |
NiyiOmoIyunade: niyi, you're very much on point. in the early days of my renewables journey, i did some extensive research on various methods of battery connections in a bank and the method i finally adopted was ranked among the best. that, along with my oversized solar array has ensured that my batteries remain in top shape these many years, beating even the most enthusiastic predictions. and, it's also the reason why i don't use a balancer despite having three parallel strings in my bank. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 12:06pm On Aug 02, 2019 |
olaolu11: lolz! learning is a continuum so it never stops even when you think you have 'arrived'. the so-called IPPs you're talking about still do regular consultations in order to get fresh ideas and renew strategies. this forum was originally conceived as a 'diy' forum and still has a lot to offer for a lot of us. so even if i have a 100kw system today, it won't be enough to make me complacent. 2 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 12:11pm On Jul 31, 2019 |
olaolu11: hello olaolu, i'm still very much around. i've been on hiatus from the thread while attending to other pressing issues although i do pop in every once in a while to see how things are going. apart from a few here who make a living selling solar products, most others do have day jobs that require their time and as such may not always be on hand to make inputs to trending discussions. all the same, you can always send me a pm in case you need anything urgently. cheers! |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 7:47pm On Jul 11, 2019 |
primefaith1: primefaith, since no one has volunteered an answer, i will. long answer cut short: greed. it's the same reason why we haven't made progress as a nation. imagine the price difference: 117k - 130k! i'm sure even the manufacturer doesn't make that much profit on a single unit of production after discounting cost of raw materials and overheads. 11 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 1:16pm On Jul 07, 2019 |
ojeysky: ojeysky, the bolded explains why you initially got a high output on your panels in the morning and it later declined as the day went by. the sun rises in the east and sets in the west (every solar enthusiast should know this). by midday, the sun is directly overhead and after that it moves away heading west. if you have your panels facing east, you are more likely to experience reduced output anytime after midday. for my own installation, i have my third array facing east but it was a deliberate choice. firstly, my south facing roof space was maxed out and secondly, i wanted to take advantage of the early morning sun whenever possible. besides, i use stand alone charge controllers on all my strings so that voltage drop on one string doesn't affect the others... 3 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 5:44pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
ojeysky, seems from your picture, panel orientation could be contributing to your issues. maybe it's just me, but i think your panels are installed backing the sun. try and use a compass to get your true south direction and re-install your panels accordingly. 5 Likes |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Free To Air Satellite Tv General Thread by GeorgeD1(m): 8:32pm On Jun 17, 2019 |
sammu: hello sammu, nice to see that you still visit here once in a while |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 8:06pm On Jun 11, 2019 |
NiyiOmoIyunade: niyi, i agree with you totally. my experience with new technology is its tendency to being 'souped up' to serve the needs of whoever is peddling it. at the initial time lithium broke into the scene, we were told it could be drained down to 0% dod without any issues at all, and thus we would need exactly half the capacity of lead-acid batteries as replacement for our battery banks. over this short span of time however, i've seen changing dod figures. from 90% to 85% as the sweet spot where maximum number of cycles would be best guaranteed. this for me is a red flag and it simply tells me that all is not settled yet as far as this nascent technology is concerned. so, if I have a lead-acid bank that i'm maintaining at 50% dod, and i have lithium which is 3 or 4 times the cost of lead-acid and I can only go 85% for best results, what difference does that make to me? most of the hype of lithium revolves around its superlative number of cycles and its ability to charge faster while needing lesser number of solar panels to do so. maybe that would strike a chord with someone looking to go solar for the first time but for an enthusiast like yours truly already heavily invested in an oversized array and running an agm bank pushing nearly 7 years, it would take a little more convincing that lithium is actually worth the effort - and cost. 6 Likes |
Business / Re: Buy Cheap Heavy Data (airtel) by GeorgeD1(m): 5:01pm On May 24, 2019 |
gustav25: you activate it like normal new airtel sim card and load whatever credit you want to sub. they will give you 125% data. it's as simple as that. |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by GeorgeD1(m): 3:44pm On May 22, 2019 |
totalgreen01: whoa! totalgreen! you finally did it bro! congrats and well done for keeping the dream alive. cheers!!! 2 Likes |
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