KingGeedorah:
Good day,

I have a Delta 2 with 2 units of 300W solar panels, however l get a maximum of 220watts.

The solar panels are not side by side, one is on one side of the roof whilst the other one is on a different side.

Do you think its better if l place them side by side?

 

I doubt side by side placement has any effect, have you tried playing with the app, toggling the charging modes? 220 watts for a delta 2 is too poor.

Babatundehy:


I only use my AC motor fan with the grid electricity, the very inefficient ox fan consumes over 75 watts at top speed, almost the same power draw with my refrigerator, makes a lot of noise, I figured I'd need to get something much more better.
The fan I use I got on JUMIA, you can find it in street stores too, CLOUD ENERGY AC/DC solar fan (non rechargeable), I got it for 40k, this fan is the answer, very little noise, can be remotely controlled and at top speed it consumes only 11 watts, it runs almost 24/7, and the motor housing never gets even warm, it is a super fan lol, it comes with a DC cable, and also an AC adapter.
Yeah you'll need an extension cable from the solar panel ( on the roof) to your apartment, where you connect its ends to that of the mc4 to xt60 cable, the MC4 to XT60 cable I got was sent defective, the MC4 female connector was broken, the solar guy who installed for me just cut the ends of the mc4 Part of the MC4 to xt60 cable off, and connected it to the extension cable coming from the solar panel with the use of a 63 amps change over switch, i didn't need the ends after all, the extension cable i got has a diameter (thickness) of 4mm ( double core 4mm flex), distance from my panel to the power station is about 10 metres, so i got 11 yards.

Ah, great. Thank you!👍

Trying to get a reputable store for the materials

Debroslink:


Don't buy cloud energy dc fan from jumia, it's more expensive. Type the name of the fan on Google and enter their eshop website. It's way cheaper and delivery option is available.

Thank you, will look into that

BigDickProblems:


Oh man. So sorry to hear this. How did that happen?

When I have my inverter beeping was when the power was low, and when I had my battery type set up of my PWM at “5 to 3.2”.

Initially, whenever the voltage is approaching the maximum, my inverter starts beeping with an “E12 error”. At that point I usually will turn off the inverter and disconnect my solar wire from the controller and leave the battery connection only. I did a research on this since Josh couldn’t mention a feasible cause for this “except that he said it’s high Voltage and I should disconnect “. So I later realized that it is from the battery settings on my PWM controller. I had to change the battery type to “4 to 3.2” and ever since then, I haven’t encountered the issue of my inverter beeping which denoted an issue.

Moving forward, even after they change the inverter for you, try to set the battery type settings on the PWM controller to the appropriate “4 - 3.2” for a LifePO4 battery.

You’ll be fine.

so I changed my mind, I went with the package with a pure sine wave inverter. Can I send you a pm?

fuckboys:
so I changed my mind, I went with the package with a pure sine wave inverter. Can I send you a pm?

Pure sine wave is the better one. What is the capacity of the new system?
For some personal reasons I’d like our conversation to continue here.

BigDickProblems:



Pure sine wave is the better one. What is the capacity of the new system?
For some personal reasons I’d like our conversation to continue here.

So I got upgraded late this evening, I was so uneasy with that sachet inverter. Ok if my bulbs got burnt yesterday on that sachet inverter

BigDickProblems:


Oh man. So sorry to hear this. How did that happen?

When I have my inverter beeping was when the power was low, and when I had my battery type set up of my PWM at “5 to 3.2”.

Initially, whenever the voltage is approaching the maximum, my inverter starts beeping with an “E12 error”. At that point I usually will turn off the inverter and disconnect my solar wire from the controller and leave the battery connection only. I did a research on this since Josh couldn’t mention a feasible cause for this “except that he said it’s high Voltage and I should disconnect “. So I later realized that it is from the battery settings on my PWM controller. I had to change the battery type to “4 to 3.2” and ever since then, I haven’t encountered the issue of my inverter beeping which denoted an issue.

Moving forward, even after they change the inverter for you, try to set the battery type settings on the PWM controller to the appropriate “4 - 3.2” for a LifePO4 battery.

You’ll be fine.

thanks for this very important information.

I went into that settings after they installed the system today, changed to 3.2-4 and changed an additional battery settings from auto to 12v batter system.

Babatundehy:

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Boss, please what do I need to buy asides Solar panel if I want to connect my Ecoflow River 2 max to Solar?

MeloGist:


Boss, please what do I need to buy asides Solar panel if I want to connect my Ecoflow River 2 max to Solar?

Mc4 to Xt60 cable (any length), DC cable (solar extension cable) that'll come into the house from your solar panel (the length of which depends on how far your solar panel is from your river 2 max. The DC cable I got is 4mm thick, double core 4mm flex DC cable.
63 Amp change over switch which your DC cable will go into, and then a 13amp plug, socket if you intend to connect the river 2 max directly to your whole apartment, and maybe trunking to cover the wires. The DC cable is what will cost you the most, the distance from my solar panel to my power station is about 10 meters so I had to get 11 yards 4mm cable for 2500/yard =27500 naira, all other things cost me about 13,000 and that's it (workmanship not included).

Babatundehy:


Mc4 to Xt60 cable (any length), DC cable (solar extension cable) that'll come into the house from your solar panel (the length of which depends on how far your solar panel is from your river 2 max. The DC cable I got is 4mm thick, double core 4mm flex DC cable.
63 Amp change over switch which your DC cable will go into, and then a 13amp plug, socket if you intend to connect the river 2 max directly to your whole apartment, and maybe trunking to cover the wires. The DC cable is what will cost you the most, the distance from my solar panel to my power station is about 10 meters so I had to get 11 yards 4mm cable for 2500/yard =27500 naira, all other things cost me about 13,000 and that's it (workmanship not included).

Okay, I will get this. Thank you so much for the detailed information

Thanks, will try toggling the charging modes as suggested.

But l do feel that the solar panels are not receiving the same amount of sunlight as they are not side by side.

Because with 2 units of 300watts panels, l should be clocking max 500watts

I will probably rearrange the panels and see the outcome

So the 220w l receive might be just from one panel and

Babatundehy:


I doubt side by side placement has any effect, have you tried playing with the app, toggling the charging modes? 220 watts for a delta 2 is too poor.

KingGeedorah:
Thanks, will try toggling the charging modes as suggested.

But l do feel that the solar panels are not receiving the same amount of sunlight as they are not side by side.

Because with 2 units of 300watts panels, l should be clocking max 500watts

I will probably rearrange the panels and see the outcome

So the 220w l receive might be just from one panel and

Yeah you're right

Babatundehy:


Mc4 to Xt60 cable (any length), DC cable (solar extension cable) that'll come into the house from your solar panel (the length of which depends on how far your solar panel is from your river 2 max. The DC cable I got is 4mm thick, double core 4mm flex DC cable.
63 Amp change over switch which your DC cable will go into, and then a 13amp plug, socket if you intend to connect the river 2 max directly to your whole apartment, and maybe trunking to cover the wires. The DC cable is what will cost you the most, the distance from my solar panel to my power station is about 10 meters so I had to get 11 yards 4mm cable for 2500/yard =27500 naira, all other things cost me about 13,000 and that's it (workmanship not included).

Boss, Please where did you get this Mc4 to Xt60 cable? I have tried asking around but could not get it.

MeloGist:


Boss, Please where did you get this Mc4 to Xt60 cable? I have tried asking around but could not get it.

I got it from a seller on jiji, @Hydronium shared me link to their business page on jiji, they're in Lagos and have offices in Ikeja and Ikorodu, you can visit if you are in Lagos, if not then this is the number to chat up on WhatsApp 0812 123 5355 gadgets world their business name

Babatundehy:


I got it from a seller on jiji, @Hydronium shared me link to their business page on jiji, they're in Lagos and have offices in Ikeja and Ikorodu, you can visit if you are in Lagos, if not then this is the number to chat up on WhatsApp 0812 123 5355 gadgets world their business name

Thank you. I'm in Lagos. I have reach out to him and he said 20k for 1 meter

Babatundehy:


I got it from a seller on jiji, @Hydronium shared me link to their business page on jiji, they're in Lagos and have offices in Ikeja and Ikorodu, you can visit if you are in Lagos, if not then this is the number to chat up on WhatsApp 0812 123 5355 gadgets world their business name

Is this the thing?

https://www.amazon.com/Bateria-Power-Extension-Connector-Generator/dp/B0BPH1DGGY/

MeloGist:


Thank you. I'm in Lagos. I have reach out to him and he said 20k for 1 meter

. Yes, that's the price.

twosquare:
Is this the thing?

https://www.amazon.com/Bateria-Power-Extension-Connector-Generator/dp/B0BPH1DGGY/

That link isn't loading for me

. This is it
Pictures attached

Babatundehy:


That link isn't loading for me

. This is it
Pictures attached

Yea...though it opened here. Same with yours. This is the screenshot of the page.

twosquare:
Yea...though it opened here. Same with yours. This is the screenshot of the page.

Oh yeah

Can i connect the entire house to the delta max 2?...has anyone done this?..what were your results

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Blazearmani:
Can i connect the entire house to the delta max 2?...has anyone done this?..what were your results

Yes you can. Get a competent electrician to split away high wattage appliances (AC and Water heater).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcCqkXy0dg0

aieromon:


Yes you can. Get a competent electrician to split away high wattage appliances (AC and Water heater).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcCqkXy0dg0

All he needs to do is switch off those appliances at their sockets.

He can use the one he uses for generator, so far the changeover is okay.

Babatundehy:

. Yes, that's the price.

Is there any service center for Ecoflow products in Nigeria if they develop faults?

twosquare:
Is there any service center for Ecoflow products in Nigeria if they develop faults?

I'm not sure, but I know Ecoflow has a presence in Nigeria, I've seen their ads on Facebook "Ecoflow Nigeria".
Also, it doesn't really matter if you buy from jumia, the 5 year warranty is all you need, far back 2018 i bought a Chinese TV I think the brand name was DJack, the board got burned because it was plugged in when a lightening strike got my house, all I had to do was call jumia and ask for return so it's fixed or replaced, my TV was sent to me fixed with a new remote after a few weeks.
Warranty is solid when you buy from Konga and jumia, and the products on jumia are sold by the "official Store store" either it is A retailer endorsed by Ecoflow or a representation of ECOFLOW in Nigeria, I'm not bothered about it at all as i have used my warranty on jumia and konga in the past.

Babatundehy:

. Yes, that's the price.

Boss, please how can I connect the Mc4 to Xt60 cable with DC cable? Can you send me your connection picture please? The electricians here don't know much about powerstations.

Babatundehy:


I'm not sure, but I know Ecoflow has a presence in Nigeria, I've seen their ads on Facebook "Ecoflow Nigeria".
Also, it doesn't really matter if you buy from jumia, the 5 year warranty is all you need, far back 2018 i bought a Chinese TV I think the brand name was DJack, the board got burned because it was plugged in when a lightening strike got my house, all I had to do was call jumia and ask for return so it's fixed or replaced, my TV was sent to me fixed with a new remote after a few weeks.
Warranty is solid when you buy from Konga and jumia, and the products on jumia are sold by the "official Store store" either it is A retailer endorsed by Ecoflow or a representation of ECOFLOW in Nigeria, I'm not bothered about it at all as i have used my warranty on jumia and konga in the past.

Thanks for replying, as I will be getting one before Black Friday ends...Will add solar panels later on...can't be spending money on petrol...may soon sell off my gen when it is time.

MeloGist:


Boss, please how can I connect the Mc4 to Xt60 cable with DC cable? Can you send me your connection picture please? The electricians here don't know much about powerstations.

Either you have a skilled technician get the ends of your DC cable from the solar panel into a pair of MC4 connectors, now very few people can do that correctly, and you'll have to unplug your xt60 cable from your power station when it rains (protection) these are the issues.
The mc4 part of the cable gadgets world sent me was defective, broken and glued together, I just told the electrician to cut them off and connect them to the 63 Amp switch and then have the ends of the cable from the solar panels go into one of the terminals of the switch, pushing the lever sends solar power to the power station, this connection is done this way so the switch can break it when needed, no direct contact at all times like just connecting the wires without the switch.

The red markup is where the solar cables from the panels go into, the green mark up is where the ends of the Xt60 go into ( mc4 part cut off), pushing that lever up completes the circuit, sends power to the power station, the down part is empty. The socket beside it is fed from my 5kva voltage stabilizer, that's for AC charging.

twosquare:
Thanks for replying, as I will be getting one before Black Friday ends...Will add solar panels later on...can't be spending money on petrol...may soon sell off my gen when it is time.

With generator I was always wondering how much fuel I had left and how much he next refill will cost me, my gadgets stay powered for more than a day after a full charge, the most important use I have for the power station is my refrigerator, the cost of keeping it running with generator topples the cost of the foods inside, was not smart.