iCauseTrouble:
Please, is there a way to test for bad / fault battery in an inverter system? I noticed that my Eastman tubular battery bars in my inverter drops from 4 bars to 3 bars immediately it stops charging or when light is taken.
The batteries are less than a week old.
Also, is there a way to confirm the genuineness or authencity of batteries?

nothing much to worry about, tubular are known for vollage sag.

Okay. Thanks

Valto:
nothing much to worry about, tubular are known for vollage sag.

You hate Eastman brand or Tubular batteries in general?

dollarnaira:

Guessed as much.
I hate them very well bc they are time wasters. Am sorry.

Felicity Hybrid Inverter 5Kva

brightk:
this ur moniker sef.. c what kind of inverter are u using,??
hybrid or standalone system

iCauseTrouble:
You hate Eastman brabd or Tubular batteries in general?

Tubulars

iCauseTrouble:
Felicity Hybrid Inverter 5Kva

confirm ur voltage settings for charging, float, and lvd.... i once had an issue like dis on new batteries....

iCauseTrouble:
Please, is there a way to test for bad / fault battery in an inverter system? I noticed that my battery bars in my inverter drops from 4 bars to 3 bars immediately it stops charging or when light is taken.
The batteries are less than a week old.
Also, is there a way to confirm the genuineness or authencity of batteries?

What is the type of battery you got? Share pic.

jonescosmos:
Honestly ooo. Lagos people dey learn for this Solar switchover, I recently compared the roof tops and other types of solar installations between Lagos and Abuja, Lagos people never start at all. Almost every roof in Abuja has panels on them.

You are right boss. Many homes and businesses have adopted several energy backup installations, like use of only inverters with batteries.

However, your last statement above may not reflect reality. At the moment in Abuja, solar panel installations is on fewer than 40% of the roof tops. This means that, more than 60% of the roof tops have no single panel. Anyone can observe this using google earth or any app for satellite imagery.

Agreed, across the entire FCT not just within Abuja municipal, there's a growing migration to solar energy. However, (as at August, 2024) stating that "almost every roof in Abuja has panels on them" is a fallacy; as more than 60% of the roofs here don't have solar panels on them.
Maximum respect boss 🙌.

iCauseTrouble:
Please, is there a way to test for bad / fault battery in an inverter system? I noticed that my Eastman tubular battery bars in my inverter drops from 4 bars to 3 bars immediately it stops charging or when light is taken.
The batteries are less than a week old.
Also, is there a way to confirm the genuineness or authencity of batteries?

I hope your tubular batteries were equalized after the installation. That's always the first step before the usage because the batteries may have spent quite a longer time in storage.
After dropping from 4 bars to 3, it would take longer time to drop further to 2 bars with an average loads. If it doesn't, then you need to break down the lead sulfate on the plate through equalization charging.

isangjohnson:

I hope your tubular batteries were equalized after the installation. That's always the first step before the usage because the batteries may have spent quite a longer time in storage.
After dropping from 4 bars to 3, it would take longer time to drop further to 2 bars with an average loads. If it doesn't, then you need to break down the lead sulfate on the plate through equalization charging.

Why are you all advising him based on bars. Please specify the voltages. If you meant it dropped from 13v to 12.4 - 12.3v on moderate load nothing is wrong with your batteries.

iCauseTrouble:
Please, is there a way to test for bad / fault battery in an inverter system? I noticed that my Eastman tubular battery bars in my inverter drops from 4 bars to 3 bars immediately it stops charging or when light is taken.
The batteries are less than a week old.
Also, is there a way to confirm the genuineness or authencity of batteries?

RickyM:

Your whatsapp digits please

Oops, just seeing this. Where you the one that chatted me already though?

Also, I discovered that the inverter stops charging anytime I put on my 1.5hp Air conditioner or I am using Microwave
dacool1
isangjohnson
mctfopt
brightk
dollarnaira
Valto

dacool1
isangjohnson
mctfopt
brightk
dollarnaira
Valto

iCauseTrouble:
Also, I discovered that the inverter stops charging anytime I put on my 1.5hp Air conditioner or I am using Microwave
Valto

yes, those are heavy loads and your inverter may likely be pulling power directly from your panels and a little bit from your battery at that moment..

Valto:
yes, those are heavy loads and your inverter may likely be pulling power directly from your panels and a little bit from your battery at that moment..

Best response.

iCauseTrouble:
Also, I discovered that the inverter stops charging anytime I put on my 1.5hp Air conditioner or I am using Microwave

What's the voltage at 3 bars. If it's within about 50v then you've got no reason to worry

Also, If your AC is not inverter AC, the starting watt consumption might be eating more than the recommended discharge rate for your batteries. This will kill your battery faster in the long run

iCauseTrouble:
Also, I discovered that the inverter stops charging anytime I put on my 1.5hp Air conditioner or I am using Microwave
dacool1
isangjohnson
mctfopt
brightk
dollarnaira
Valto

Please can I use a 300w solar panel and 450w panel together for my system?
I already have 4pcs of 300w panels, and I'm intending to get 2pcs of 450w panel. Is this obtainable? I'll really appreciate your feedback.

jikaseo:
Please can I use a 300w solar panel and 450w panel together for my system?
I already have 4pcs of 300w panels, and I'm intending to get 2pcs of 450w panel. Is this obtainable? I'll really appreciate your feedback.

Lots of factors involved.

VOC and ISC of the panels.

VOC and ISC of the inverter/charge controller.

Need this information to know the best way to wire them up for minimal power loss.

It's a normal thing for tubular batteries. Your battry/battries are fine.. Bulk, flot charge will automatically cut off when there is no longer external power source.. It then move to full state.. Kindly note this.. ✌️

iCauseTrouble:
Please, is there a way to test for bad / fault battery in an inverter system? I noticed that my Eastman tubular battery bars in my inverter drops from 4 bars to 3 bars immediately it stops charging or when light is taken.
The batteries are less than a week old.
Also, is there a way to confirm the genuineness or authencity of batteries?

Just de play

aviona:

You are right boss. Many homes and businesses have adopted several energy backup installations, like use of only inverters with batteries.

However, your last statement above may not reflect reality. At the moment in Abuja, solar panel installations is on fewer than 40% of the roof tops. This means that, more than 60% of the roof tops have no single panel. Anyone can observe this using google earth or any app for satellite imagery.

Agreed, across the entire FCT not just within Abuja municipal, there's a growing migration to solar energy. However, (as at August, 2024) stating that "almost every roof in Abuja has panels on them" is a fallacy; as more than 60% of the roofs here don't have solar panels on them.
Maximum respect boss 🙌.

isangjohnson:
24v 160ah 4.1kwh coupling with 2mm metal casing and Smart Jk bms 100A 1A balance current is 850k.
Coupling with HDF wood and Jbd Smart bms 100A is 800k.
24v 130ah 3.3kwh coupling with 2mm metal casing and Smart Jk bms 100A 1A balance current is 750k.
Coupling with HDF wood and Jbd Smart bms 100A is 700k.
48v 160ah battery pack available.

Can i have your contact, there's something id like to discuss with u

iCauseTrouble:
Also, I discovered that the inverter stops charging anytime I put on my 1.5hp Air conditioner or I am using Microwave
dacool1
isangjohnson
mctfopt
brightk
dollarnaira
Valto

What's your PV size?

iCauseTrouble:
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mctfo.pt
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Val.to

I dunno if I'm late, but with this type of load, your best bet is to get lithium battery. The lithium can tolerate 1C discharge and more. Lead acid battery can not do that and remain the same.

9x 400W Solar panels

Peterlove11:


What's your PV size?

60A mppt solar charge controller
#70,000
Kano
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Thanks for the response

mctfopt:


I dunno if I'm late, but with this type of load, your best bet is to get lithium battery. The lithium can tolerate 1C discharge and more. Lead acid battery can not do that and remain the same.

Okay. Thanks

Mrreed:
Also, If your AC is not inverter AC, the starting watt consumption might be eating more than the recommended discharge rate for your batteries. This will kill your battery faster in the long run

I am away from home now for some days. Will check when I return and get back to you

dacool1:



Best response.




What's the voltage at 3 bars. If it's within about 50v then you've got no reason to worry

please does yohako support editing charging voltage, charging current and lvd on their inverters (standalone)...

Proenergy has these features on their 3.5kva 24v inverter but i dont know about their 5kva..

can anyone suggest any of these brands that have the above features.. felecity and snadi are on the high side

Btw Growatt and SRNE abeg which is more reliable and has good support and system functions, one can recommend.

High voltae PV Inverters from 5kva upwards

Thanks

alosbaba007:
Btw Growatt and SRNE abeg which is more reliable and has good support and system functions, one can recommend.

High voltae PV Inverters from 5kva upwards

Thanks

Growatts is better but avoid SPH version for less headache