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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by earthrealm(m): 3:54pm On Nov 28, 2023
Moneyboyz:


I actually bought it brand New.
Used to work great in the past but now it's disappointing.
Is there a service center here in Lagos I can take it to? If yes I would love to take it there for inspection. If they can repair it, I will buy another pack to boost it to 10kw.

Felicity isn't among the best in terms of lithium battery, its like buying a kia and expecting it to behave like a benz, if you are out of warranty...then it could still be fixed, unlike leadacid, once its dead..its dead... the felicity pack needs to be opened, top balanced and a balancer added. depending on your budget, the bms could also be changed to a Bluetooth type, that shows you the capacity and voltage of each individual cell inside. this is where custom or DIY battery packs trumps these low end factory lithium. this ops I outlined above would have been super simple on a custom pack, but would be more tedious and expensive on factory packs because the cells are welded together, not screwed,

if you are in my zanga, may hv considered helping you fix the pack, however confirm your location, you may be lucky somebody knowledgable about lithium packs would be willing to help you repair it.

don't mind the kazeems saying lithium is bad...it reminds me of the car kazeems that discouraged people from buying automatic cars when it came out, giving foolish useless reasons that sounded ok to them...when the koko was that..they simply didn't understand the new technology!!!.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by microgiant: 4:11pm On Nov 28, 2023
Ferdiwar:


With 135k he can get Xtra power 555w panels or 555w longi panels for 150k

It is better than 24hours darkness.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by sharks776(m): 4:53pm On Nov 28, 2023
Moneyboyz:


Battery is still in warranty, I've only used it for a year and 6 months or so.

During the day I use it with all appliances from overn to freezer to ac to pumping machine and washing machine.

At night it goes off before 2am even when I only have 1 bulb on or none at all. Sometimes it won't go off at all and have like 70 percent in the morning on same 1 bulb.

I don't even have the receipt so I'm not sure they will be willing to fix it or anything.

Well, based on experience and in most cases, the only document felicity service centre ask for is the serial number on the appliances.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Moneyboyz: 5:33pm On Nov 28, 2023
earthrealm:


Felicity isn't among the best in terms of lithium battery, its like buying a kia and expecting it to behave like a benz, if you are out of warranty...then it could still be fixed, unlike leadacid, once its dead..its dead... the felicity pack needs to be opened, top balanced and a balancer added. depending on your budget, the bms could also be changed to a Bluetooth type, that shows you the capacity and voltage of each individual cell inside. this is where custom or DIY battery packs trumps these low end factory lithium. this ops I outlined above would have been super simple on a custom pack, but would be more tedious and expensive on factory packs because the cells are welded together, not screwed,

if you are in my zanga, may hv considered helping you fix the pack, however confirm your location, you may be lucky somebody knowledgable about lithium packs would be willing to help you repair it.

don't mind the kazeems saying lithium is bad...it reminds me of the car kazeems that discouraged people from buying automatic cars when it came out, giving foolish useless reasons that sounded ok to them...when the koko was that..they simply didn't understand the new technology!!!.


I actually build battery packs myself, infact I have a 60v 40ah I build myself that has lasted me 2 years already and still going.
Has Bluetooth for easy monitoring.
I didn't wanna open this one because of the warranty.

Does anyone know their service center in Lagos state?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 6:27pm On Nov 28, 2023
Moneyboyz:


I actually build battery packs myself, infact I have a 60v 40ah I build myself that has lasted me 2 years already and still going.
Has Bluetooth for easy monitoring.
I didn't wanna open this one because of the warranty.

Does anyone know their service center in Lagos state?

Just convert this to DIY pack, since you know what to do. Get a 24v BMS.

Thier service center may not even give you the desired result and your batteries will stay with them for days.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 7:38pm On Nov 28, 2023
earthrealm:


Felicity isn't among the best in terms of lithium battery, its like buying a kia and expecting it to behave like a benz, if you are out of warranty...then it could still be fixed, unlike leadacid, once its dead..its dead... the felicity pack needs to be opened, top balanced and a balancer added. depending on your budget, the bms could also be changed to a Bluetooth type, that shows you the capacity and voltage of each individual cell inside. this is where custom or DIY battery packs trumps these low end factory lithium. this ops I outlined above would have been super simple on a custom pack, but would be more tedious and expensive on factory packs because the cells are welded together, not screwed,

if you are in my zanga, may hv considered helping you fix the pack, however confirm your location, you may be lucky somebody knowledgable about lithium packs would be willing to help you repair it.

don't mind the kazeems saying lithium is bad...it reminds me of the car kazeems that discouraged people from buying automatic cars when it came out, giving foolish useless reasons that sounded ok to them...when the koko was that..they simply didn't understand the new technology!!!.

maybe kazeems is more concerned about the fact there are more lowQuality lithium cells than there are average durable ones in the market

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by uche393: 8:08pm On Nov 28, 2023
good evening everyone, I have plans of building a 24v 50ah lithium pack for my own use.
however, is it do-able to add extra 8pcs of same 50ah after a year?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 8:13pm On Nov 28, 2023
uche393:
good evening everyone, I have plans of building a 24v 50ah lithium pack for my own use.
however, is it do-able to add extra 8pcs of same 50ah after a year?


That's one of the reasons we preach LFP.. you can add lithium of different capacity, different age, as long as their nominal voltage is same(24V in your case), you are good to go!

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dollarnaira: 9:33pm On Nov 28, 2023
Stay with whatever works for you. But do not condem what you have not tasted out of mere say. Na that one dey pepper body.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by durodee(m): 9:49pm On Nov 28, 2023
bassdow:


my issue with Lithium dealers is, most are rubbish. Not to talk of the fact you guys seem to be advocating Lithium as if there weren't other battery[b] chemisteries before Lithium was found[/b].

and what makes you think it's every battery that goes bad or need be changed within 2 to 3 years.
As I have often said: your battery choice is your choice, the advice given is for those who are yet to chose or open to further consideration.
I started using Lithium in 2020. I have 7 different battery packs now including Pylon Tech US 3000, 5 locally assembled lithium pack with varying capacity from 3-7.5kw and a Felicity 15kw pack. I am a realistic hobbyist. What works is what works. Prior to that I had more than 11 years experience of LA ( from AGM to tubular) . I still have some LA in service- total of 6 200amps 12vs, but likely NOT to procure new ones as I have stated earlier last year or so.
The only common LA variant I have not used are the low volts high amps variant. When I recommended lithium, it was born from usage and reality. I do not hate any battery chemistry neither am I a seller or agent for anyone.
I strongly believe in using a battery chemistry personally before commenting on it. So I experiment a lot and form my own opinion. I still recommend LA for many small setups ( more like use and discard kind of, if your load is indeed small ) but ANYBODY with growing or heavy need is better of with Lithium from the onset. Why buy a motorcycle if you have 6 children?
The sad reality is that most LA brands in Nigeria are from India or China and are expected to be cycled about 700 times in their lifetime. A battery’s cycle life is how many times it can perform a full charge and discharge cycle. Please how many years is that if a battery is cycled daily?

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by EduTechTainMent: 6:14am On Nov 29, 2023
Deluxe8000:
pls who has this to sell

What's this abeg? Care to shed more light as man pikin no sabi chinese smiley
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dacool1(m): 7:02am On Nov 29, 2023
Please electrical gurus, which should one factor when calculating how much back-up is needed,ie how long the batteries will operate, real power or apperent power of the loads?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by IllRatherNotSay: 9:01am On Nov 29, 2023
Try Pylontech UP2500 or Pylontech US3000.

Moneyboyz:


Thanks brother, does it have 24v version. My inverter is 24v and what I see are 48v version.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by IllRatherNotSay: 9:15am On Nov 29, 2023
To add to this, the 700 cycle time has further been reduced by the fact that the batteries have sat for months on the sea and further at the warehouse of the retailer. I have seen a brand new battery at 11.5V. Sulphation is real for LA, another reason to go LifePo4.

durodee:

As I have often said: your battery choice is your choice, the advice given is for those who are yet to chose or open to further consideration.
I started using Lithium in 2020. I have 7 different battery packs now including Pylon Tech US 3000, 5 locally assembled lithium pack with varying capacity from 3-7.5kw and a Felicity 15kw pack. I am a realistic hobbyist. What works is what works. Prior to that I had more than 11 years experience of LA ( from AGM to tubular) . I still have some LA in service- total of 6 200amps 12vs, but likely NOT to procure new ones as I have stated earlier last year or so.
The only common LA variant I have not used are the low volts high amps variant. When I recommended lithium, it was born from usage and reality. I do not hate any battery chemistry neither am I a seller or agent for anyone.
I strongly believe in using a battery chemistry personally before commenting on it. So I experiment a lot and form my own opinion. I still recommend LA for many small setups ( more like use and discard kind of, if your load is indeed small ) but ANYBODY with growing or heavy need is better of with Lithium from the onset. Why buy a motorcycle if you have 6 children?
The sad reality is that most LA brands in Nigeria are from India or China and are expected to be cycled about 700 times in their lifetime. A battery’s cycle life is how many times it can perform a full charge and discharge cycle. Please how many years is that if a battery is cycled daily?

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by isangjohnson: 9:16am On Nov 29, 2023
Please what is capacity of this inverter?
Does it have Lvd?
What is the idle power consumption?
I know it's 24v system and I want to use it with lifepo4 battery

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 10:19am On Nov 29, 2023
isangjohnson:
Please what is capacity of this inverter?
Does it have Lvd?
What is the idle power consumption?
I know it's 24v system and I want to use it with lifepo4 battery

Capacity is stated as 1600VA that is 1200W @ 80% PF
LVD used Lead acid parameters. 21/22V depending on Load.
expect less than 30watts.
if your LFP has BMS, go ahead ensure you have all protection set on the BMS, incase this inverter go do equalization at 30 days interval.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Obnoxious2001(m): 10:48am On Nov 29, 2023
isangjohnson:
Please what is capacity of this inverter?
Does it have Lvd?
What is the idle power consumption?
I know it's 24v system and I want to use it with lifepo4 battery
LVD is 10.5.
It's not suitable for lithium battery.
Except your modify it externally.

You add a low battery cut off of the lithuim battery you want connect
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by abcabc234: 10:53am On Nov 29, 2023
bassdow:


says who.

I blame @Masterdazhem for openly stating his budget here. Hopefully, he doesn't end up using someOne here as installer/suppliier because chances that they would help him spend more than that budget is very high.

once again, I constantly would keep on saying this, make una try dey avoid Lithium batteries. Even banks, Telecommunication masts, etc, companies that have deep pockets don't/rarely use Lithium batteries, YET una for Nairaland go dey TRY force am down the throat of those who don't know any better. Some of whom are evven struggling to buy 200AH batttery sef.

I have 20 pcs of 300-watts panels, use both MorningStar, and epEver MPPT chargeControllers, yet na common acid battery I dey use and have encountered NO issue.

Also, make Una dey try dey avoid Hybrid Inverters. The way dem dey spoil eh, no be here. Even the process of REPAIRs get k-Leg.

That One paid more, doesn't necessarily mean they would get something much better.

whoDeyGain,WhoDeyLoose

u talk too much without making any meaninful impact... u do dis u do dat... are u more sound dan the manufactureres of hybrid inverters........dont generalize everything because we dont have SON doing their jobs on imported stuff...

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Obnoxious2001(m): 10:55am On Nov 29, 2023
dacool1:
Please electrical gurus, which should one factor when calculating how much back-up is needed,ie how long the batteries will operate, real power or apperent power of the loads?
Apparent power.
The apparent power puts into consideration the pf Which is always considered in energy transmission.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Obnoxious2001(m): 10:57am On Nov 29, 2023
abcabc234:


u talk too much without making any meaninful impact... u do dis u do dat... are u more sound dan the manufactureres of hybrid inverters........

Boss small small.
Na him competence you dey question not his opinion lipsrsealed.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by justcallmenuel(m): 11:00am On Nov 29, 2023
17.5kwh 51.2v felicity lithium battery available now, #3,400,000. Call/WhatsApp me on 08168986461

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by abcabc234: 11:07am On Nov 29, 2023
Obnoxious2001:


Boss small small.
Na him competence you dey question not his opinion lipsrsealed.

its bullshit wen we claim to know more than the manufactureres of certain devices.... that someone bought cheap hybrid doesnt mean all hybrids are s same..

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by temizeee(m): 11:14am On Nov 29, 2023
abcabc234:


u talk too much without making any meaninful impact... u do dis u do dat... are u more sound dan the manufactureres of hybrid inverters........dont generalize everything because we dont have SON doing their jobs on imported stuff...
agh agh so you’re saying you have been observing uncle @bassdow for a while that he has a fat mouth 👄 and likes to sha type a lot based on his opinion….. no offense

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by IllRatherNotSay: 11:48am On Nov 29, 2023
Dam5reey:


Capacity is stated as 1600VA that is 1200W @ 80% PF
LVD used Lead acid parameters. 21/22V depending on Load.
expect less than 30watts.
if your LFP has BMS , go ahead ensure you have all protection set on the BMS, incase this inverter go do equalization at 30 days interval.

Your LFP must have a BMS.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by sintolord(m): 1:07pm On Nov 29, 2023
If you are within or out of warranty, you can still take it to Felicity & they will fix it but if you are out of warranty, the fixing may come at a cost. Alternatively, you can buy Heltec 8S 5a lifepo4 battery balancer from AliExpress & it will most likely resolve the issue. I have 4 Felicity batteries & I fixed the battery balancer on all 4. All is good now. You can also buy a battery monitor from AliExpress to monitor individual battery cell in the pack

Moneyboyz:


Mine is the 2 years warranty version.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by CAROLYN19: 1:17pm On Nov 29, 2023
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Saipro(m): 1:19pm On Nov 29, 2023
durodee:
I have often wondered why we have not being seeing your posts . We missed you and you missed some skirmishes here.
Missed you too bro. Just a few more weeks and I'll be a regular here once more, D.V.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by idsolar(m): 1:32pm On Nov 29, 2023
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by isangjohnson: 3:30pm On Nov 29, 2023
Dam5reey:


Capacity is stated as 1600VA that is 1200W @ 80% PF
LVD used Lead acid parameters. 21/22V depending on Load.
expect less than 30watts.
if your LFP has BMS, go ahead ensure you have all protection set on the BMS, incase this inverter go do equalization at 30 days interval.
Thanks Sir
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 8:24pm On Nov 29, 2023
Moneyboyz:


I actually build battery packs myself, infact I have a 60v 40ah I build myself that has lasted me 2 years already and still going.
Has Bluetooth for easy monitoring.
I didn't wanna open this one because of the warranty.

Does anyone know their service center in Lagos state?
if it's still on warantee, and you sure the warantee covers it's current state, why not ask aunty Google where their service Center is ?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 8:27pm On Nov 29, 2023
uche393:
good evening everyone, I have plans of building a 24v 50ah lithium pack for my own use.
however, is it do-able to add extra 8pcs of same 50ah after a year?


it's ALLOWED, though not really ADVICE-ABLE.

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