Obascoetubi:
can this battery power fridge for more hours?

Abbeyb1ack:
Pls what can cause my inverter to went off(shutdown completely) while charging after power went off

Abbeyb1ack:
Pls what can cause my inverter to went off(shutdown completely) while charging after power went off

idsolar:


1. While charging, is d inverter on? If d inverter is on mode while charging, when nepa goes, d inverter suppose to pick immediately.
2. If d inverter is on off mode while charging, when nepa goes off, you will have to manually on d system.
If 1 above and d inverter is not inverting automatically, then the automatic switch have problem. From experience on this inverter, sometimes that on button will have partial contact or shaking, careful observation of that button has save me headache b4. Infact d client own will be working whether nepa or battery, d inverter will just off thinking na his village de follow am, but na the button. All d best

cluewebhost:
Battery?

Jefferyzz:
Depending on ur fridge wattage. I use 200L thermocool freezer n it's 110w roughly. ThiS battery will power it for 2days straight without changing n still b Left with few amps in it.

Sapiosexuality:
Thanks. What about a functional site. The ones I'm seeing I can't make any order from.

Sapiosexuality:
My solar journey begins

60Amps MPPT PowMr from Odinnamdi. Fast deal.

Three more to go

Tsuccesssquare:


Many thanks for this breakdown, really gave me insight. I would also appreciate review of the quote below, particularly the brand

Battery type tubular
Battery & inverter brand ; indian
80%. D.O.D
Panel efficiency 95%
Power factor 0.85


*2.5kva inverter system*

2.5kva inverter @ 160,000
200ah battery @ 150,000*2pcs= 300,000
Cable @ 15,000
Accessories @ 5,000
Labour @ 30,000
Total @ 510,000

1500w solar capacity

250watts panel @ 85,000*6pcs= 510,000
Charge controller @ 45,000
Solar cable 10mm @ 35,000
Solar rack @ 30,000
Solar accessories @ 10,000
Labour @ 40,000
Total @ 670,000

Grand total @ 1,180,000


This is valid with 18months warranty... And designed to carry lights tvs, fans and fridge

Abbeyb1ack:
It the battery was bad...after nepa restore power wasn't it suppose to ON at least?
I doubt if it's battery
Am on my way to Oshodi Arena with the inverter sha
I just hope it's a mere issue from the panel

Jefferyzz:
I'll advice u go with separate system rather than hybrid. ie CC n inverter not integrated together.
For a 24v 2.5kva setup
Inverter 2.5kva 60-80k..
Not sure valto still has instock
Transformersless inverter are are cheaper
Charge controller powmr or techfine (60a) - 85k
Panels - 300w -75k (4) - 300k
Battery 8(100/120a lifepo4) - 400k
BMS -JK 8s 80a - 32k (from AliExpress)
Other parts needed for the battery assembly - 8k
Instead of those quanta batteries
AC SPD- 8k
DC SPD - 10k
3 DC MCB (16a, 63a, 80a) - 12k
1 AC MCB (10a) - 3k
DC cable for panels 6mm -1k/yard(u might need up15yards) - 15k
10mm cables for inside components connectivity (3) 1.5k/yd - 4.5k
Earthing cables for panels (single copper core) - 450/yard (10-15yards- 7k max
Earth road 8ft or 2 4ft n joiner - 12k
Incase u no get am b4
DB (9) - 4k
Change ova - 3k
Mountain rack for ur panels with screwset - 10k
I might av left few things out which people here will add.
This adds up to roughly 1m

Prince3:
Please I want to buy an inverter between 1.5 KVA to 2.5kva. which should I buy. Since I want to buy them my self and then call the installer later when I am done buying everything...
My budget is.
2 Batteries.
1.6kva to 2.5Kva inverter (P sine Wave).
4solar panel ...
I am more concern on which product of Inverter to buy...
From my observation on this thread, I believe Sukam and Felicity are the most common good inverters...
Please gurus in the house. I need your idea

samir101ng:


Congratulations Boss. I always feel satisfied when i see users buying products after they have done their research and getting value for their money. May the Almighty bless your pockets to buy more.

samir101ng:


.... Felicity brand of inverters and batteries are not bad but service/warranty issues plague them. Check out Luminous https://thesimbaden.com/ or Eastmann https://eastmannigeria.com/#

Abbeyb1ack:
It was fixed in less than 30mins....
Even thou I was charged 10k
He said starting I.C
I guess I paid for what he knws not the time he spent in fixing it

NiyiOmoIyunade:
To which of the many generations and types of Felicity inverter do you credit this performance please?

I have used quite a few of their inverters and they do pretty well except for the much earlier generations which were prone to fan failure issues (the company upgraded components since at least 2 years ago).

While Felicity is rebranding generic mustpower and axpert inverters, their product quality and after sales is support is still well above most similar local alternatives.

Their Lithium battery is another matter as I have been reliably informed (issue prone) but I have 10 of their 7.5kwh modules in production too (bought for trials in the early days of Lithium) and they are doing well in all the 5 sites where they are installed.

We should be wary of blanket bashing a decent product unless you have specific knowledge or experience of issues.

Obascoetubi:
IS THE BATTERY UP TO 4KVA ?

samir101ng:


Nobody is blanket bashing a product here. I was specific in my criticisms of their service/warranty process and not their inverters (even though their battery capacity claims has been discussed here). Maybe they have different people in Lagos, but come to Abuja and see the challenges people are going through here getting them to fix their inverters. And i am talking from my specific experience with them on several warranty issues with them. It's why i am pointing out this particular issue to the poster so that he makes an informed decision when deciding who to patronize and not coming back later to complain when he has an issue with his system.

samir101ng:


For future protection then, get a surge protection device to protect your inverter.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
Hmmmmmm. So clearly we have different experiences in Lagos vs Abuja.

The service from their main Lagos office is pretty decent.

My bad, it seemed to me as if you were saying their inverters were crap and their after sales service too.

ojeysky:


Just curious, do you have a reason for the bold part?

Jefferyzz:
Let's take for example.. ur inverter get problem.. n u av to take it to repair center. For a separate system all u need to do is just install a small backup inverter.. for hybrid.. u will need CC with that small inverter u installing. N all these securities we install at times might fail... I once got a 63a DC 12/24v MCB.. funny tin b say. E no flip even with current of 70a passing through it. Now imagine say such MCB dey in-between panel n hybrid inverter n thunder happens... SPD go burn... Inverter go burn

Valto:
VALTECH range of pure sine wave (standalone) inverters available

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eve 230ah Lifepo4 Lithium battery cells available sold out

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brand new 135ah lifepo4 lithium cells available

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dedicated 12v chargers available

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different types of lifepo4 lithium battery bms available.

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EVE 50AH lifepo4 cells available

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we can couple lifepo4 cells in high quality metal or wooden boxes.

Prince3:
Please I want to buy an inverter between 1.5 KVA to 2.5kva. which should I buy. Since I want to buy them my self and then call the installer later when I am done buying everything...
My budget is.
2 Batteries.
1.6kva to 2.5Kva inverter (P sine Wave).
4solar panel ...
I am more concern on which product of Inverter to buy...
From my observation on this thread, I believe Sukam and Felicity are the most common good inverters...
Please gurus in the house. I need your idea

jonescosmo:


You might want to check your wiring in the house.
Usually before deploying Inverters, you have to make sure that your domestic wiring is perfect.
While checking, make sure you eliminate stray connections, in order words called LOOPING.
so many people make this mistakes, they loop the Nuetral of the House all together while concentrating on the Live Current carrying wires.
Well it might interest you to know that both Neutral and Live wires carry the current concurrently and respectively.
Some of the smart inverters and meters we have today will read or detect your consumption by either Neutral or Live wires and respond according to the higher current carrying wire.

My recommendation goes lik this:
1. Redo you distribution box (DB), seperating the neutral of those loads that are to be on Inverter from the General Nuetral Bar. Your Inverter AC input can be powered from this Main DB but you may have to move some other loads away from the Phase where you wan to Power the Inverter from in a case of 3Phase Wiring.
2. Use a small breaker box (Maybe a 9way) and populate it with small Amp MCBs (breakers) between 5A to 10A max
3. Let the Inverter Power this small Box from Inverter Output (Neutral and Live).
4 Let all those loads that will be on Inverter get their Neutral and Live connections from this Box.

This way, your Inverter will be able to account for it's load's consumption on the two poles (Neutral and Live) you can always loop your Earth Wiring between all boxes and gadgets but NEVER GROUND YOUR PV TO YOUR DOMESTIC EARTHING.

Do these corrections, inspect again and report back.

Thanks

nnadychuks:
Hello house. I trust we had a good working day.
Please what kills batteries more?

Jefferyzz:
I'll advice u go with separate system rather than hybrid. ie CC n inverter not integrated together.
For a 24v 2.5kva setup
Inverter 2.5kva 60-80k..
Not sure valto still has instock
Transformersless inverter are are cheaper
Charge controller powmr or techfine (60a) - 85k
Panels - 300w -75k (4) - 300k
Battery 8(100/120a lifepo4) - 400k
BMS -JK 8s 80a - 32k (from AliExpress)
Other parts needed for the battery assembly - 8k
Instead of those quanta batteries
AC SPD- 8k
DC SPD - 10k
3 DC MCB (16a, 63a, 80a) - 12k
1 AC MCB (10a) - 3k
DC cable for panels 6mm -1k/yard(u might need up15yards) - 15k
10mm cables for inside components connectivity (3) 1.5k/yd - 4.5k
Earthing cables for panels (single copper core) - 450/yard (10-15yards- 7k max
Earth road 8ft or 2 4ft n joiner - 12k
Incase u no get am b4
DB (9) - 4k
Change ova - 3k
Mountain rack for ur panels with screwset - 10k
I might av left few things out which people here will add.
This adds up to roughly 1m

samir101ng:


From your quote above, there is no brand name given for the solar panels, inverter and batteries. It's why in my initial post i suggested some brand names for every component listed. If you want a kind of complete setup, then you can consider a setup from Luminous https://thesimbaden.com/ or from Eastmann https://eastmannigeria.com/#. They are both Indian brand of inverters and can offer you a complete system with warranty. Check the websites for their addresses and give them a visit. But the brand of your components is not listed here and therefore we cannot vouch for the quality or price.