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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 4:41pm On Mar 09 |
mikeayus:see eh, some charge controllers do have where you set Battery voltage. If yours do have such, you could under Value your battery so a 200AH battery becomes 100AH or 150Ah and check how quick it goes from 50% to 100% full while under load. Also, you just might have to use your loads all at same time during the day when the sun is really UP so as to help delay things. na just Guesses I dey do as I no really read your main post. Just relying on responses to add mine 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mikeayus(m): 4:42pm On Mar 09 |
bassdow: I am not suggesting manual monitoring that's why I got a MPPT CC. Or am I missing something? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 4:46pm On Mar 09 |
mikeayus:Just went through your main POST I doubt you have anything to worry about regarding overCharging of batteries. Your charge Controller go do him work and it would stop charging the batteries as soon as it hits 100%. Where wahala go dey na if you run the battery below 60% (during night time use OR when weather is bad enough for the Solar panels not to deliver much) 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 4:49pm On Mar 09 |
mikeayus:Ignore please. Just went through your main POST. All these while, was relying on responses without seeing your initial comment. The charge Controller go do him work. it would charge and cutOff as soon as the battery is full. if you get money, would suggest even adding more Solar Panels sef. That way, during the day, you go use light wella without much issue with regards to wether battery don full or not. later, depending on your load, you could make it a 2pcs battery of 24-volts just to stress the battery lesser especially during Night time use 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mikeayus(m): 4:59pm On Mar 09 |
bassdow: Okay, thanks for the feedback..much appreciated. No financial capacity for extra panel or battery for now..my plan for the future is to upgrade to 2 new batteries after using this one till it needs replacement or I can afford to buy 2 new batteries, whichever comes first. Cheers! |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mikeayus(m): 5:02pm On Mar 09 |
Dam5reey1: You seem to be an installer, please what other things or accessories do I need to buy now to get it all up and running? a list of items would be highly appreciated. Thanks |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey1(m): 5:13pm On Mar 09 |
mikeayus: You need Solar Cable, MC4 connector depending, if you are doing 2s or 1p, Roof Mount accessories. AC/DC breakers, SPDs, change overs, Current limiters, etc.. Just call an installer closeby to carry out on-site assessment. You already bought main things. Let the Installer recommend and buy the rest! 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mvphenryeto5: 5:31pm On Mar 09 |
dacool1: Why would he replace his battery soon when you don't know his load? You talking about too much charge current, what's the work of the mppt CC Bad advise tho 3 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by icjunior(m): 5:53pm On Mar 09 |
Dam5reey1: What's a battery capacity metre please? 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Drgreatone: 5:53pm On Mar 09 |
bassdow:He already has a 120amps mppt charger.. Changing to a 24v system wud make the mppt preferable to pwm |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mikeayus(m): 6:16pm On Mar 09 |
Dam5reey1: Noted. Thanks man |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dacool1(m): 6:25pm On Mar 09 |
mvphenryeto5: You do think the CC regulates current flow at the initial stage especially when the battery is depleted? Keep on misleading him. Overtime his charging current would exceed the recommended limit. How do you think some of these batteries become swollen? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey1(m): 6:38pm On Mar 09 |
icjunior: Check out this video.. Thats the device. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5G0iR-kUr8 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey1(m): 6:53pm On Mar 09 |
dacool1: It does, provided you bought Orignal MPPT CC and Batteries. With Good Charging Algorithm, where MPPT only pushes current based on Voltage. Even LFP doesn't take Max Current unless you charge at very high Voltages which is out of recommendations. The battery swelling was a result of the wrong charging Algorithm in some Inverters and Quack batteries. 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dollarnaira: 6:54pm On Mar 09 |
Obnoxious2001:Shey b na u Everywhere you go... ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Trippledots(m): 9:43pm On Mar 09 |
Dam5reey1: Do you have a local seller of this particular battery monitor? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DBlackCeazer(m): 11:36pm On Mar 09 |
jplambert:still available? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DBlackCeazer(m): 11:37pm On Mar 09 |
Please anyone with a used 12v inverter between 800va to 1kva for sale? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ferdiwar: 1:49am On Mar 10 |
Got mine in November 2023 and it has been great so far, no regrets. swagifted: |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 3:08am On Mar 10 |
icjunior:You don't REALLY need this please especially for such small setUp BUT if you plan going REALLY far with Solar, and Likes knowing exactly in details what's happening in your battery, then you might need it. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 3:16am On Mar 10 |
Dam5reey1: e get reason I stick with charge controller Brands and Models that knows it's onion. Plenty nonesense full market and except you be person wey dey research well and knows what you want, you go just dey spend money on rubbish. Between a BRAND-NEW "sunFit charge controller" and a USED "epEver or MorningStar charge controller" , I would go for the USED epEver or morningStar or it's likes even if difference between their cost and cost of a BRAND-NEW "sunFit charge controller" isn't far. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 3:19am On Mar 10 |
DBlackCeazer:Please when going for any inverter lower than 1KVA, kukuma just buy used UPS make electrician or solar person wey sabi am help you convert am. Except of course Money ain't your worry + you don't mind. MeanWhile, when looking for used items, rather than wasting time asking in here, just go to jiji . ng |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by swagifted(m): 5:57am On Mar 10 |
Ferdiwar:which battery are you using with it chairman |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Obnoxious2001(m): 6:35am On Mar 10 |
dacool1:What is the function of a charge controller? I don't think this is true |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:01am On Mar 10 |
bassdow: Most UPS are modified sine wave inverters. That's just the major minus. Every other thing na plus. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by solareclips: 8:15am On Mar 10 |
[ ?quote author=Juror post=128849131] Did they deliver them ? What was their delivery cost like?[/quote] Please where did you buoght them |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DBlackCeazer(m): 9:11am On Mar 10 |
bassdow:I already have the ups setup, but it requires external charger, I want everything compact. Couldn't get one on jiji. Thanks for your input 🙏🏾 |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 10:04am On Mar 10 |
DBlackCeazer:when using Solar Panels, your charger is mostly your charge Controller except when using hybrid inverter which means the inverter has chargeController built-in. And you know what, those UPS have low Voltage cutOff hence would switch off the moment your battery is low. e go even dey blow whistle for you THOUGH me dey comot the whistle. and a used UPS is less than 10,000 naira despite the high cost of things. You don't even need the battery at all hence if e no get battery, e no concern you 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by isangjohnson: 10:07am On Mar 10 |
isangjohnson:I'm not happy with the behavior of some installers. Two months ago, dishtech whom I trusted was supposed to handle an installation for my client in Abuja but he went for outside work, which took him longer time to return to Abuja. I came here and asked for an experienced installer and someone indicated interest and dropped his contact as well. I called and linked him to my client. Instead of him to go and handle the job by himself, he sent his boys who didn't understand anything about the lithium battery, even as I was monitoring the installation through phone call to make sure all settings were done correctly. I was surprised to receive a call from my client few days ago that the system had shutdown. I thought it was lvd disconnect. We called the installer and the installer still sent his boy, who went there and told me that the battery wasn't producing power. I called Dishtech who went there and realized that the battery type was set to tubular battery and lvd was set to 40v. Meanwhile, I set the lvd of the lithium battery to 43.2v (2.7v each). The installer has collected his money and the overall cost of repairs is on my head now. SUBMISSION: We should be careful of those people we call for installations. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 10:13am On Mar 10 |
mctfopt: well except you run some really sensitive equipment, you really don't need it. If it's good enough for the PCs and servers, then it's good enough for appliances such as laptops and TVs. in fact to cater for dirty AC & DC, some devices are designed with such in mind. I might not be using this personally, BUT I know people I have done it for who are still using it even over 5-years after and I'm still in touch with most of them. So I know what I'm saying. Doubt I would be saying these things had it been I'm an importer or seller of Inverters |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by bassdow: 10:19am On Mar 10 |
isangjohnson: Quite sorry for your issue. But you made a mistake trusting random Nigerian without due process. And dem no dey delay to collect money. In fact should you pay 100% ahead, they just might not show up at all, and even when they do, dem go dey do anyhow because they believe they've been paid and have nothing to loose. In fact, when you pay 100% ahead, their next aim is to squeeze more out of you. Say we dey here dey talk like say we get sense and responsible, doesn't mean we all are. Some of us just dey do packaging + hustling. meanWhile, me sef dey do installation Ooo. I hardly market myself sha |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey1(m): 10:23am On Mar 10 |
isangjohnson: you and the installer ehn, he didn't confirm settings with his boys, and you also didn't confirm the battery profile while on call. Like you said we just need to be careful. |
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