gadgetplanetng:
If none of the AC, heater, refrigerator, microwave etc would come up at night/in the evening then I'd say add more panels.

toyeoye:


AC might come up at night when we enter hot season. Wait can we not put off freezer for example to power AC/microwave on? There is no heater. Also would prefer to have the refrigerator on all the time and can switch off freezer at night.

What setup and brands would you suggest?

gadgetplanetng:


Only the AC would run your battery bank down to 50% in like 4 hrs (estimate)

You'd need more batteries too - or use fans at night

NiyiOmoIyunade:
Eweeeeeeee

In one move you just put so many marketers and resellers out of business.

But alas, you targeted the premium/good value products that require some level of skill or expertise to work with and the people who support those products generally offer services above and beyond just sales.

If you will keep this post up then you should also target the budget/low cost segment more focused on mass market sales and tend to offer poor services and expose the product sources and contacts to balance the scales - that way you can also put those folks out of business/on their toes.

You should consider that middleman profits (people's livelihoods) are made by/with information assymetry and it is quite a thing to take that away if you have no skin in the game. Expensive mistakes may also be made when an unqualified person is given access to product sources but lacks proper system design, component selection and system installation/implementation skills.

My thoughts on the matter.

toyeoye:



Makes sense. Okay let's talk brands.
Which have worked for you and may recommend to first timer that wants no stress
Panels
Inverter
Battery
Charge controller

samir101ng:


Noted Oga Niyi.

Though the brands i have listed maybe a bit on the premium side, permit me to align with @zeestone99 earlier statement that quality solar products don't come cheap. However, in my experience what pains customers the most is paying for budget products that don't last and in the long run end up costing the customer more money to replace. A penny wise pound foolish situation. You see large installations costing over N1M using budget chinko products that the owners end up regretting. To avoid stories that touch, they have an opportunity to contact authorised resellers of quality products and manage their budgets accordingly. I will however take your advice and drop links to some good quality chinese products that offer more value to our budget diy solar community. LifeP04 people on my radar next.

toyeoye:



Makes sense. Okay let's talk brands.
Which have worked for you and may recommend to first timer that wants no stress
Panels
Inverter
Battery
Charge controller

gadgetplanetng:
Lol I'm actually avoiding recommending brands.

I think people that install a lot of systems and monitor them long term would be in a better place.
For me,
I have:
Auxano panels - 350w (I got them from the company as my previous panels I got from 2 separate dealers here weren't performing anywhere close to sticker capacity
Easun Hybrid Inverter - low idle power (your model might consume enough for a refrigerator just being on), no need to buy separate charge controller, compact
LiFePo4 battery pack - Can discharge to 80%, should last longer than normal lead acid, consume less space and more aesthetically pleasing.

High Quality surges, fuses, breakers and co (especially because of the inverter)

An experienced installer can give better recommendations

Penuelseun:
would advise that you look the way of 2v lead acid cells as they are better suited for heavy loads or better still lifepo4 if you have the funds.

samir101ng:


Noted Oga Niyi.

Though the brands i have listed maybe a bit on the premium side, permit me to align with @zeestone99 earlier statement that quality solar products don't come cheap. However, in my experience what pains customers the most is paying for budget products that don't last and in the long run end up costing the customer more money to replace. A penny wise pound foolish situation. You see large installations costing over N1M using budget chinko products that the owners end up regretting. To avoid stories that touch, they have an opportunity to contact authorised resellers of quality products and manage their budgets accordingly. I will however take your advice and drop links to some good quality chinese products that offer more value to our budget diy solar community. LifeP04 people on my radar next.

GeorgeD1:


hello bro. kindly check dm. u got mail!

ManAdii:

Schneider electric. I got them for 4000 each for DC 2P and 2500 for AC 2P, 1500 for AC 2P.

I saw another product CHNT which quoted for 6000 for 2P DC and 3000 for 2P AC.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
You may have misinterpreted my message boss.

I actually do not support this action but again it is an open forum and there is freedom of expression so ...

In the very long run, the end result may turn out good overall, in the short run you may have caused much vexation and consternation for a lot of good folks.

I am primarily an RE enthusiast so when I look at the matter dispassionately, I can only shake my head, smile and observe.

There are interesting days ahead.

TechGeek777:



Please guys which of the below product do you think is suspicious considering the prices?

1. Luminous Tubular Battery - 150AH/12V = 90,000

2. PROMO OFFER: Luminous 220ah/12v Tubular Battery = 105,000.00

3. Luminous 220ah/12v Tubular Battery = 127,000

Note: This is same product from same seller in no (2) above

4. BATTERY 150AH/12V WET CELL LUMINOUS = 142,500

5. Luminous Wet Cell Tubular Battery-150AH/12V = 145,000.00

lovediehatelive:

Please my charge controller was displaying "BO3" and blinking. What could be the cause, and what does it mean


UPDATE:
PICTURE ATTACHED

SoftHeart:


Sir, I've checked the wattage. My calculations shows it's 1014.9 Watts altogether.

I'm surprised at the wattage of a few of the devices: Zbook laptop 200W (charger), I don't know it should be this high.
Also, LG 70" UHD 4K is 20W, I was expecting this to be higher. So I'm confused, maybe I'm not checking the right info.

samir101ng:
Hello House,

As usual here is another source of quality products that you can do your own research and buy authentic goods from:

1. Full River Batteries

Idyllic Technologies
+234 803 4143 222
+234 703 7973 666
info@idyllictechnologies.com
sales@idyllictechnologies.com
7, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun Opposite Total Filling Station, Near Ojota Bus Stop
2, Ogungbeye Street, Olowora Off Omole Phase 2, Lagos State.
https://idyllictechnologies.com/fullriver

Original supplier of premium Full River AGM Batteries and products. For those in Team Lead Acid and looking for quality batteries that last, look no further. Contact them for current prices and availability.

2. Amaron Quanta Batteries

Direct 2 Home
4 Wilmer Street, Ilupeju,
Lagos, Nigeria.
+(234) 800-7777-444
Mon-Sat 8:30am-6:30pm
info@d2h.ng
24 X 7 online support
https://www.d2h.ng/

Amaron Quanta Nig Ltd
Contact Info
#46 NTA Rd OPP. Mgbuoba Market, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria
09088765257, 08063887516
https://amaronquanta.com.ng/

Looking to buy original Amaron Quanta batteries then head to the source. Direct from an office address that you can trace and resolve any issues later. Both companies supply named brand batteries. Team Lead Acid please choose wisely.

3. Monbat Batteries

Energy Batteries Limited Nigeria
Block M, Plot 21. Isolo Scheme, Industrial Layout Ballet Busstop, beside Pinnacle Filling Station Apapa Oshodi Expressway, Isolo. Lagos
sales@ebnltd.com
+2349087464000
https://ebnlimited.com/

Monbat is a UK brand of AGM batteries sold by this reseller. Another premium brand for Team Lead Acid but for all those who dont want waste money on batteries that do not last, this is a good brand to check out.

4. Trojan Batteries

Eauxwell Nigeria Ltd
81B Oduduwa Crescent, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
07039481061
07039481062
http://www.eauxwell.com/

Looking to buy the Rolls Royce of Lead Acid Batteries, then look no further as their authorized dealer dey for your backyard. Go to their office or give them a call to confirm prices and availability.

That's all for Team Lead Acid for now. I mainly provided AGM/VRLA batteries because for me they are more maintenance free and convenient than gel/flooded. Most of the chinese lead acid batteries flooding the market now are knock offs and will not last long. Better to "enhance" your budget and get named brands. If these batteries are out of your budget and your looking for gel/flooded batteries, you can try out the Simba/Luminous range of products https://www.thesimbaden.com/ or EastMann range of products also https://eastmannigeria.com/. Both have offices on their websites where you can check out their products and get a warranty.

Team LifeP04, we are up next.

WCUB3:
Good evening bosses.
1. Please does anyone know if there are any quality inverter 1.5-2kva capacity that is 12v and has inbuilt Charge Cont.
: I will recommend Vmpower 1.5kva inverter 12V with 30A PWM from my review does 10-15A depending on battery size, state of charge and it handles a surge of a refrigerator well.

2. If I later decide to get a standalone Charge Controller can I still pair it with an hybrid inverter that already has an inbuilt one? Yes! At some point one will stop working while the other is due to voltage difference especially when battery is almost full

Thank you in anticipation of your responses

ojeysky:
Anyone with neatly used 12v or 24v hybrid inverter should quote me. Has to support minimum 1kw PV array

WCUB3:
Good evening bosses.
1. Please does anyone know if there are any quality inverter 1.5-2kva capacity that is 12v and has inbuilt Charge Controller. Those I have seen are 24v.

2. If I later decide to get a standalone Charge Controller can I still pair it with an hybrid inverter that already has an inbuilt one?

Thank you in anticipation of your responses

WCUB3:



Still looking forward to response.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
Eweeeeeeee

In one move you just put so many marketers and resellers out of business.

But alas, you targeted the premium/good value products that require some level of skill or expertise to work with and the people who support those products generally offer services above and beyond just sales.

If you will keep this post up then you should also target the budget/low cost segment more focused on mass market sales and tend to offer poor services and expose the product sources and contacts to balance the scales - that way you can also put those folks out of business/on their toes.

You should consider that middleman profits (people's livelihoods) are made by/with information assymetry and it is quite a thing to take that away if you have no skin in the game. Expensive mistakes may also be made when an unqualified person is given access to product sources but lacks proper system design, component selection and system installation/implementation skills.

My thoughts on the matter.

ceaser:




Forgive the waiting. It happens at times. But people here are usually always happy to chip in ideas.

For your second question, it is very possible and doable to connect another MPPT in series (on the batter) with a hybrid with functioning MPPT SCC.

Just make sure that the new MPPT SCC is on an entirely different solar array, not the one that supplies the hybrid inverter.

As per your first question, such inverters with the specs exist. People who have used same or vendors who stock such will likely answer that question.

samir101ng:


Noted Oga Niyi.

Though the brands i have listed maybe a bit on the premium side, permit me to align with @zeestone99 earlier statement that quality solar products don't come cheap. However, in my experience what pains customers the most is paying for budget products that don't last and in the long run end up costing the customer more money to replace. A penny wise pound foolish situation. You see large installations costing over N1M using budget chinko products that the owners end up regretting. To avoid stories that touch, they have an opportunity to contact authorised resellers of quality products and manage their budgets accordingly. I will however take your advice and drop links to some good quality chinese products that offer more value to our budget diy solar community. LifeP04 people on my radar next.

ceaser:




Forgive the waiting. It happens at times. But people here are usually always happy to chip in ideas.

For your second question, it is very possible and doable to connect another MPPT in series (on the batter) with a hybrid with functioning MPPT SCC.

Just make sure that the new MPPT SCC is on an entirely different solar array, not the one that supplies the hybrid inverter.

As per your first question, such inverters with the specs exist. People who have used same or vendors who stock such will likely answer that question.

divinebitshop:



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It is possible for you to get. I am not too sure of specifics, but you can call or send WhatsApp message to this number: 2348052070539. He will give you the answers you need.

You can as well go through this article to know more about the solar system:
https://infibranches.com/blog/10-things-to-know-before-going-solar/

https://infibranches.com/blog/category/solar/

FEGEITOK:


Someone said that the wattage is suspect, so get a watt meter so you can be accurate.

About the fridge and freezer, they have starting current and running current. In plain English, when you turn on the fridge or freezer, it draws more current to start operating than it draws to keep operating.

That starting current draw can be 3 to 10 times the running current draw.

So let me repost what an internet resource I stumbled on said:

"As a general rule, the inverter you choose needs to be rated at 5 times the running current wattage of your refrigerator. In most cases, this will make sure the inverter can handle the running power of the refrigerator, and the surge power required to start."


So make sure you get these facts:

1. Continous power rating (Watts)
2. Surge power rating (Watts)
3. Input voltage (Volts)

Before you can conclude it is appropriately sized for your application