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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Keemie(f): 3:06pm On Mar 01 |
luvlyoracle: Thank you for your recommendation. I am still enjoying my lifepo4 battery. Its been over 2 years now and it's still good. 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Gshems: 3:09pm On Mar 01 |
bassdow: Boss please can you show me the type of wire you are talking about here. So as to know the particular one to buy |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 3:27pm On Mar 01 |
Gshems: That cable / Wire that NEPA / PHCN cuts whenEver you fail to pay your Bills. The wire is Ash in color. Now fort hose using prePaid meter, they often use a different Cable / Wire which is Black in color. That One that's Ash in color, is often sold in those Omo ibo shops selling electrical things down the street. Please don't buy in Yards because you would cheat yourSelf. Just Buy a Bundle. They have big Bundle (Full) and small Bundle. Most times, na the small Bundle dem go bring out tell you price. Ask for the bigger One. The Cable is equally called Service Wire . The ones sold by in electrical stores down the street is mostly China, hence you need ask of madeInNigeria version.
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AshipaEk0: 4:31pm On Mar 01 |
this thread is just pure trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AshipaEk0: 4:36pm On Mar 01 |
swagifted: Seems you need to read the picture closely again |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Valto(m): 5:09pm On Mar 01 |
AshipaEk0: ![]() ![]() low quality 16mm nepa wire for solar panels ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 6:22pm On Mar 01 |
Kendzyma: From the PV voltage I suspect that the connection was 2s 3p. See if you can do 3s 2p to reduce the current coming into the charge controller. Would've asked if the cooling fan is working, but this design doesn't have any. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 6:59pm On Mar 01 |
Kendzyma: For Experience, this Particular Model of MPPT from POWMR Sucks at tracking... You are better off using a PWM... The controller is rubbish... The versions with Fan are far better... 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 7:02pm On Mar 01 |
mctfopt: He is doing 6p based on the PV Voltage on the screen... It shouldn't even get hot as there is not much conversion... 3s2p/2s3p maybe hit or miss.. he can try his luck... 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by isangjohnson: 10:06pm On Mar 01 |
Valto:People want to save cost by all means not minding the effects. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by yemi2plus(m): 11:09pm On Mar 01 |
Why didn't anyone mention that solar panel wires are so Damm expensive?? 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by brightk(m): 11:18pm On Mar 01 |
yemi2plus:lol |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by odimbannamdi(m): 11:38pm On Mar 01 |
yemi2plus: What is the current price? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Gshems: 11:44pm On Mar 01 |
odimbannamdi: 6mm @4100 , 4mm @3800 |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by odimbannamdi(m): 11:54pm On Mar 01 |
Gshems: Jesus!!! That's expensive! |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 3:31am On Mar 02 |
yemi2plus:you people speak as if it's everyone that could afford those Copper wires. See eh, when I meet those who could afford it, and require it, I use Copper for them BUT for those managing, that Aluminium is good enough. Imagine you stay at ground floor, in a 3 or 2 storey building, and trying to pay ₦4,100 per yard. At end of the day, even ₦60,000 won't be enough for Cable alone, when the alternative which is good enough, would cost you less than ₦10,000. I rather save cost here, since difference isn't that much, than try to cut cost buying inferior Charge Controller, Batteries, Solar Panels, etc. Have seen those who used very light Cable just because they couldn't afford the required thickness, and you know what that means. In some cases, I have had to make their solar PV in series to reduce the current BUT that wouldn't work in all cases because most times, even their chargeController, is almost at it's capacity limits. Solar systems is meant to be Luxury, but situation of things in this damn country, have turned it otherWise. 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 3:40am On Mar 02 |
isangjohnson: so it's better buying inferior Inverters, charge Controllers, etc. A lot of us condem or go along with things without [clear practical] experience. Aluminium cables are only slightly lower compared to Copper of comparable thickness / size. in other words, a 6mm Aluminium cable, is only slightly lower in conductivity, compared to a Copper cable of same thickness. In fact using Aluminium cable thicker than that 6mm automatically EQUALs and/ or SURPASSes the current & voltage handling capacity of the Copper cable. when One understands the PROs and CONs, it's easier taking decisions. 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 4:03am On Mar 02 |
Gshems: now how much is 16mm of Aluminium cable ? Have you compared % losses between them to know which PAYs you better ? Let's not forget, that when used outside, Aluminium is LESS Likely to corode, compared to Copper. Last I checked, I prefer that 16mm Aluminium cable, to 4mm or even 6mm of Copper. it's even much better when going over longer distance OR when Carrying Higher voltage over long distance. Same decision NEPA / PHCN took. yea, if you're doing 12-volts system, where current might be so much higher than Voltage, you could and should use Copper BUT then again, 12-volts system would only cost you more, while giving you so much less. why did NEPA / PHCN decide spending and installing Transformers (which are very expensive) at every point, rather than transfering exactly what's required by utility consumers directly from the Power [sub]station. Yea, they just could have just used Copper, and deliver exactly what's needed by Consumers without the added cost of boosting it |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 4:51am On Mar 02 |
Dam5reey: Just checked again. Thought the temperature is voltage. Lol. Some installers are crazy. Why would an installer opt for 6p after swapping out a PWM? THAT'S the problem then, Kendzyma get your installer to go and change the configuration to either 2s 3p or 3s 2p. He did 6p which is the reason the charge controller is running very hot, low voltage and high current are often recipe to high temperature. Also your MPPT won't work well at such low voltage. That'll explain the poor yield too. That controller is not bad, I have friends using it without issue, just remember to set the battery type you are using 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jasp12(m): 6:24am On Mar 02 |
bassdow: Good day, Pls can you advice or give me a rough estimate to set up a solar inverter system ... budget is 850k |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by foonshur(m): 7:56am On Mar 02 |
odimbannamdi:You no go pick calls, you no go reply WhatsApp mssgs. Which way now? Your CC still remain? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dollarnaira: 8:14am On Mar 02 |
foonshur: He doesn't depend on it for his income. It is a side hustle. If otherwise, I bet you he wont behave like this. To keep to agreement? He will raise your hope and crash it as if nothing happens. It is in his blood. Yes, in his blood. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by swagifted(m): 8:27am On Mar 02 |
AshipaEk0:my own be say dem take light for over 24 hours and e no be natural disaster. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olujosh301(m): 8:52am On Mar 02 |
I am new to renewable energy but I see alot of solar setups Please I want to ask for advice Are all in one solar power generators reliable or its better to go for conventional setups? I see alot on jiji ranging from 300w to 5000w
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by emmaniche: 8:58am On Mar 02 |
odimbannamdi:Thanks o. Got my cc delivered. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by foonshur(m): 9:33am On Mar 02 |
dollarnaira:Bros, no vex. I agree say na side hustle for am. But that blood thing... ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by isangjohnson: 9:56am On Mar 02 |
olujosh301:They are reliable but before you buy, check the datasheet of the inverter and the type of battery/capacity and compare with your loads. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 10:30am On Mar 02 |
jasp12:Please rather than ask just a single person, better thow your question to everyOne of us. Then you take which you believe makes sense. Should you ignore everyOne else, and focus on just a single person, even if the person misGuide you, dem fit punish you by keeping mute. At end of the day, we are all here to learn one way or the other. We dey a rgue no mean say we know it all |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 10:32am On Mar 02 |
olujosh301: for someone who's not just in this field for the money, and from experience since I know how they're Built, would suggest going for conventional setUps even if they appear slightly more expensive |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 10:36am On Mar 02 |
dollarnaira: even if One doesn't depend on something as major income, so long you're willing to collect people's money, you should deliver na. na my issue with most of we Africans (case study: Nigeria) it's worse the moment they've got your money. I've learnt never to put money into people's hands when work never finish even if they don't look hungry 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 10:39am On Mar 02 |
mctfopt:Thanks for point that out. MeanWhile, the old version of that charge Controller, is much better than the new version. Imagine giving MPPT charge controller low Voltage. na wetin e wan come track again |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dbshaywhy(m): 10:40am On Mar 02 |
isangjohnson:Thanks sir.... Will do that and get back |
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