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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Drgreatone: 11:55pm On Jul 05
HeavenlyBang:


Don't think that's true either. Prices are identical, maybe just 20-30% more expensive for 48v.
Its more than that ooo. A 48v100ah wud be like extra 80 to 100% of a 24v100ah battery
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Drgreatone: 12:01am On Jul 06
Disco01:


Please capacity of solar panels required and the charge controller?
Why dont u get an installer and av him give u quote unless you are market savvy. Get a 60amp or preferably 80amp solar charge controller, panels from verified sellers here (2 450/550w panel depending on ur charge controller VOC). A 4mm solar cable wud do since u doing series, dc breaker and spd, combiner box, aluminum profile, nails, bolts/nut and washer, flashband, nails to mention a few.
NB: Does ur inverter av a lithium charging profile? If not, u may be totally dependent on solar for charging

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Disco01(m): 12:13am On Jul 06
Drgreatone:

Why dont u get an installer and av him give u quote unless you are market savvy. Get a 60amp or preferably 80amp solar charge controller, panels from verified sellers here (2 450/550w panel depending on ur charge controller VOC). A 4mm solar cable wud do since u doing series, dc breaker and spd, combiner box, aluminum profile, nails, bolts/nut and washer, flashband, nails to mention a few.
NB: Does ur inverter av a lithium charging profile? If not, u may be totally dependent on solar for charging

The inverter doesn't support lithium charging profile but I'm ok charging with solar alone.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by saint2ace(m): 4:49am On Jul 06
SEOSpecialist:
Experts in the house, kindly proffer your advice concerning my inverter setup.

I have a 3.5kva SMK Inverter with two pieces of Cworth Energy 2.5kw Lithium 24V batteries (as seen below) and four 380w PV panels. On Wednesday afternoon, the inverter let out two loud sparks and started displaying error code 09 (this would be the second time within three months). A technician suggested that the inverter may not be compatible with the lithium batteries and suggested I replace it with a 3kva Felicity
brand.

Does anyone have an idea on which inverter brand will be most compatible with the batteries?

Thank you.


Alternative inverter brand will be based on your budget, so please share the amount you're comfortable spending on a new inverter first.

Secondly, get Ur installer to separate those battery cables, let the positive be on one battery and the negative on the other, this will aid even current draw between the 2 batteries connected in parallel, as it stands, battery 1 is taking all the hit and will charge and discharge faster, while battery 2 is in limbo.
If you have a high influx of current higher than the BMS capacity, then Ur battery BMS may clip the current to save Ur battery and that might be part of your problem.
Preferably, get a busbar, connect both batteries to the busbar independently with equal length cables, then connect to your inverter from the busbar, that would be the ideal approach and will aid balance out Ur batteries too.
Just my 2kobo.......

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by HeavenlyBang(m): 6:26am On Jul 06
Drgreatone:

Its more than that ooo. A 48v100ah wud be like extra 80 to 100% of a 24v100ah battery

Obviously, considering it's literally twice the capacity lol.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by loluskysat(m): 6:49am On Jul 06
SEOSpecialist:
Experts in the house, kindly proffer your advice concerning my inverter setup.

I have a 3.5kva SMK Inverter with two pieces of Cworth Energy 2.5kw Lithium 24V batteries (as seen below) and four 380w PV panels. On Wednesday afternoon, the inverter let out two loud sparks and started displaying error code 09 (this would be the second time within three months). A technician suggested that the inverter may not be compatible with the lithium batteries and suggested I replace it with a 3kva Felicity
brand.

Does anyone have an idea on which inverter brand will be most compatible with the batteries?

Thank you.


SEOSpecialist, I don't think the problem is with the compatibility of the inverter. You need to identify the problem and solve it rather than fixing the symptoms. If not, the same problem will reoccur after changing the inverter. Error 9 usually occur when the DC-DC module/mosfets are damaged or the Bus soft start module is bad due to a PV or AC surge. Have you experienced lightning 🌩️ or electrical surge lately? Do you have surge protector installed? That spark might be as a result of a surge and could have affected the module. So you need to stop the surge to prevent future occurrence or else it will still damage your inverter whether you repair or replaced it.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jonescosmos(m): 7:07am On Jul 06
Don't waste your money going to buy another Inverter. The problem is that the IN-RUSH Battery Current damaged the DC Bus Gates of your inverter which is likely to continue even if you buy another Inverter. That spark your noticed was supposed to be absorbed or suppressed by the Pre-Charge Resistor first and softly starts the Inverter LV DC Bus Circuit.

Newer Cworth Batteries has an RJ45 type Pre-Charge Resistor that you can plug into the RJ45 Port to limit the In rush current. Some other Lithium Batteries has the DIP Switch type of this Resistor that you can toggle to on and off.

If your Battery has an RJ45 Port, I would suggest you approach Cworth Service center to grab this Resistor. If your battery does not have an RJ45 Port ask them for a Pre-Charge Resistor or you can buy one to retrofit in your battery.

Every Installer, DIYer, etc is supposed to have this Resistor because some Warrantees does not cover damages caused by In-Rush Current. Take note.

You can google how to protect your Inverter from in-rush current for more info.

SEOSpecialist:
Experts in the house, kindly proffer your advice concerning my inverter setup.

I have a 3.5kva SMK Inverter with two pieces of Cworth Energy 2.5kw Lithium 24V batteries (as seen below) and four 380w PV panels. On Wednesday afternoon, the inverter let out two loud sparks and started displaying error code 09 (this would be the second time within three months). A technician suggested that the inverter may not be compatible with the lithium batteries and suggested I replace it with a 3kva Felicity
brand.

Does anyone have an idea on which inverter brand will be most compatible with the batteries?

Thank you.

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by luvlyoracle(m): 7:19am On Jul 06
Omo big man big problem oo embarassed
Make I jejely Dey manage my EASun off grid inverter embarassed

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Drgreatone: 9:09am On Jul 06
HeavenlyBang:


Obviously, considering it's literally twice the capacity lol.
Which was what I was implying with my initial statement.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ooreofegrace: 9:16am On Jul 06
Good day my good ppl.. Kindly advise, which should i get out of the 2..need something that work well and also support lifepo4 battery as well..cause the guy plan to get lifepo4 later.. can see on the spec it does support it... But i need you guys option on which to go for.....Thanks.

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Olumighty123(m): 9:45am On Jul 06
Olumighty123:
Professionals in the house, what could be the cause of this...

Please assist


Someone should please guide me through this biko🙏
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jonescosmos(m): 9:59am On Jul 06
Of course it's a SHORT CIRCUIT FAULT as clearly seen on the screen.

Your first diagnoses should be to power off the output breaker on the Inverter or UPS, restart it and see if the fault continues.

1. If it continues, you might want to have the unit checked out by a professional, a dust clogged PCB might also cause it.
2. If the fault goes away after tripping the output breaker, then have your load appliances wiring checked out by a qualified electrician for possible shorted wires.

Olumighty123:
Professionals in the house, what could be the cause of this...

Please assist
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by SEOSpecialist: 10:21am On Jul 06
Thanks to everyone for the cost-saving comments and suggestions. I'll try them out and see.

God bless you.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by odimbannamdi(m): 10:42am On Jul 06
saint2ace:


Alternative inverter brand will be based on your budget, so please share the amount you're comfortable spending on a new inverter first.

Secondly, get Ur installer to separate those battery cables, let the positive be on one battery and the negative on the other, this will aid even current draw between the 2 batteries connected in parallel, as it stands, battery 1 is taking all the hit and will charge and discharge faster, while battery 2 is in limbo.
If you have a high influx of current higher than the BMS capacity, then Ur battery BMS may clip the current to save Ur battery and that might be part of your problem.
Preferably, get a busbar, connect both batteries to the busbar independently with equal length cables, then connect to your inverter from the busbar, that would be the ideal approach and will aid balance out Ur batteries too.
Just my 2kobo.......

My oga! Spot-on as usual

Your 2kobo is always worth much more than 2kobo... cheesy
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Drgreatone: 11:15am On Jul 06
Ooreofegrace:
Good day my good ppl.. Kindly advise, which should i get out of the 2..need something that work well and also support lifepo4 battery as well..cause the guy plan to get lifepo4 later.. can see on the spec it does support it... But i need you guys option on which to go for.....Thanks.
Start by telling is what ur existing setup is? Why do u want to do a 20a charger when there are higher specs?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Haykay2001: 12:23pm On Jul 06
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Valto(m): 2:14pm On Jul 06
Haykay2001:
Oga boss na money oo.. You gat to help customer manage what they have to achieve what they need..what he has on ground is 200w 12v panel x2 100ah block battery 60a pwm 12v serchet inverter pure sine wave that all.. There is plan to upgrade to 12v 100ah lifepo battery in future. So he wanna get cc mppt now then battery later... he should get a 60A, as 20A is small for his 400w panels

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ooreofegrace: 2:52pm On Jul 06
Oga boss na money oo.. You gat to help customer manage what they have to achieve what they need..what he has on ground is 200w 12v panel x2 100ah block battery 60a pwm 12v serchet inverter pure sine wave that all.. There is plan to upgrade to 12v 100ah lifepo battery in future. So he wanna get cc mppt now then battery later...

Drgreatone:

Start by telling is what ur existing setup is? Why do u want to do a 20a charger when there are higher specs?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ooreofegrace: 2:52pm On Jul 06
@boss, I they wait your option too oo.. And that of others...

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by AmakaRuby: 4:45pm On Jul 06
Good day, pls is it advisable to buy inverter from alibaba?
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by HeavenlyBang(m): 6:36pm On Jul 06
AmakaRuby:
Good day, pls is it advisable to buy inverter from alibaba?

There are plenty of great options available locally, not sure why you'd want to do that. Alibaba would be more expensive after shipping costs too.
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by swagifted(m): 6:42pm On Jul 06
National grid don collapse again... Who knows how long this one will last
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by walexsos: 8:11pm On Jul 06
Does anyone has a review about welion 6.2kw inverter....is it a durable inverter....pls help make i no enter one chance o...
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Drgreatone: 8:28pm On Jul 06
Ooreofegrace:

Oga boss na money oo.. You gat to help customer manage what they have to achieve what they need..what he has on ground is 200w 12v panel x2 100ah block battery 60a pwm 12v serchet inverter pure sine wave that all.. There is plan to upgrade to 12v 100ah lifepo battery in future. So he wanna get cc mppt now then battery later...

Telling him to buy a 20amp mppt isnt helping the customer too. The least I'd recommend is a 40amp mppt or better still get the powmr pwm 60/80amps which has lithium charging abilities and is cheaper. U can check jumia for it

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Drgreatone: 8:37pm On Jul 06
jonescosmos:
Don't waste your money going to buy another Inverter. The problem is that the IN-RUSH Battery Current damaged the DC Bus Gates of your inverter which is likely to continue even if you buy another Inverter. That spark your noticed was supposed to be absorbed or suppressed by the Pre-Charge Resistor first and softly starts the Inverter LV DC Bus Circuit.

Newer Cworth Batteries has an RJ45 type Pre-Charge Resistor that you can plug into the RJ45 Port to limit the In rush current. Some other Lithium Batteries has the DIP Switch type of this Resistor that you can toggle to on and off.

If your Battery has an RJ45 Port, I would suggest you approach Cworth Service center to grab this Resistor. If your battery does not have an RJ45 Port ask them for a Pre-Charge Resistor or you can buy one to retrofit in your battery.

Every Installer, DIYer, etc is supposed to have this Resistor because some Warrantees does not cover damages caused by In-Rush Current. Take note.

You can google how to protect your Inverter from in-rush current for more info.

Apt as always. Thank you for helping some of us learn.
So bin reading about the 'in rush current' and said to occur when trying to connect the inverter to battery majorly. Also common with inverter equal/above 2000w. Wudnt a breaker btw both inverter and battery prevent such? Besides if one isnt planning to be connecting and disconnecting the battery/inverter, what now wud be the use of the resistor?
Then is it right to switch off the LiPO4 battery then inverter when going away as i read it cud also contribute to the 'in rush current' seeing as certain of the inverter capacitors responsible for start up may get drained/discharged while off? Or one sud just switch of the inverter and leave the battery on
Thank you for ur apt response in advance boss
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ooreofegrace: 9:16pm On Jul 06
Restored already.. We hv light right now..

swagifted:
National grid don collapse again... Who knows how long this one will last
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Ooreofegrace: 9:16pm On Jul 06
Thanks chief..

Drgreatone:

Telling him to buy a 20amp mppt isnt helping the customer too. The least I'd recommend is a 40amp mppt or better still get the powmr pwm 60/80amps which has lithium charging abilities and is cheaper. U can check jumia for it
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by CooldipoMPS: 10:33pm On Jul 06
MPS to the rescue

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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by JoeSef0(m): 12:02am On Jul 07
How much does the battery cost and what's the brand name?


isangjohnson:
1.280m Installation.
12v 2kva/1.6kva hybrid inverter with 80a Mppt, 450v max Voc and Mppt voltage range of 50-430Vdc.
6pcs of 180w pv.
12v 160Ah LFP battery.
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by kiekie1(m): 12:43am On Jul 07
luvlyoracle:
Omo big man big problem oo embarassed
Make I jejely Dey manage my EASun off grid inverter embarassed


Durable inverter . Brand new Easun 3.6kw 24v hybrid inverter available incase anyone needs it . Regards

Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Peterlove11: 5:14am On Jul 07

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