bigrovar:


In that case this rule I would apply is :If it is too good to be true, it probably is. Many people (Including Su-kam) are marketing SLI (Glorified starter batteries with relatively low discharge circle) has SMF deep cycle batteries. Any SMF that is not AGM or GEL is waste of money. The key thing about inverter is paying up front and making up your money back in the shortest time without breaking the bank. Hence a balance must be struck between your bank your needs and what is out there. This has to be a fine balance. If you spend too much u much it would take a long time to get your money back. If you spend too cheaply.. it migt among to a waste of money.. choose wisely

ValarDoharis:
I don't have an inverter but planning to buy. I have a colleague who combined it with solar and he doesn't use mains supply. The solar panels supply his entire house. He has about 20 solar panels on his roof. That's what I'm saving for.

mrpayne:


LOL! Omo wobe, na office u won open..

samuelson06:


Like how much are you budgeting? I wanna join you

ValarDoharis:
About 410k. 1.5kva inverter 50k, 200AH*2 batteries, 120k, 250w*4 solar panels 160k, charge controller 50k,cables 10k, installation accessories 10k, installation 20k

ValarDoharis:
About 410k. 1.5kva inverter 50k, 200AH*2 batteries, 120k, 250w*4 solar panels 160k, charge controller 50k,cables 10k, installation accessories 10k, installation 20k

samuelson06:


Thanks for your response. I have 1kva Inverter already coming in for me. Hope it can work with these other stuff? What do you think please?

martinkem:


Hi, have you got any idea how much it cost your friend who's off gird now to set up his solar powered unit and the ratings of his setup

ValarDoharis:
It will definitely work with ur system...you just need to buy d rest solar panels, u can 3, and d charge controllers and d cables

bigrovar:


Where are u guys pulling this watt figures from? I think your estimate are over the top. Yes it is OK to over estimate watt usage as it helps acts as a buffer however over doing it just won't allow u have an efficiently planned system. When I started my project. I did some energy usage estimate of close to 520w concurrent usage mainly home theatre setup ( 42in led + DSTV decoder + 5.1 sound system and a laptop running xbmc ) my total estimate for that was 450w. Add lighting points and I was close to 520w. However I got me a watt a meter. And since then my estimate was drastically reviewed. My home theatre setup turns out uses only 90w (with TV screen on eco mode) compare 90w to my initial estimate of 450w. I also noticed my freezer is 150w with pick start time of 180w. Using the watt meter really helped me plan out a good setup and usage and also helped me in sizing my batteries well so I don't spend too much for my needs. Watt meter are cheap and u can get them from aliexpress for 15 dollars. About 5k.

You can see a picture of my watt meter reading power usage from my TV

DMerciful:
Anybody with used epsolar, epever or tracer for 40A? Kindly mail me on chyke200@gmail.com

VULCAN:
@big rover
What's your take on this battery below. I'm not certain which type it falls into but I am increasingly seeing it being installed.

EDIT; Just saw another pic online and it had Fast Charge Battery written on its body.

okoegualek:


@bigrovar,can you please send me a link on aliexpress,where you bought this watt meter?Also,since the CBN stuff on use of mastercard ATM overseas,have you been able to use yours on importation.I used to import things before now,but with my reasons above,i have since stopped.Also,that #5000,is it with the new dollar exchange rate of #300 plus,you bought or not?
Thanks.

bigrovar:
if u are still interested I have 30A battery for sale. than a month used

bigrovar:

1pcs Energy Power Meter Watt Volt Amp Frequency Monitor Analyzer 230V 50Hz Worldwide Store
http://s.aliexpress.com/a2QrMz2m
(from AliExpress Android)

Make sure to indicate that you want the European plug. I still.make purchase with my GTbank master naira MasterCard. Price should be around 5k even with new exchange.

YOUNGSTUNNA:


#seriously dude... you think I'm lazy? I laugh in Chinese.
Only those with brain understand my words..
Go get yourself one inverter if you need one. And FYI I don't do government nothing they can offer me that I can offer them twice. and my tax goes to the motherless home, the beggars on the street, the sick in the hospital not your government. till the day I die my dine ain't going to those thieves you call government .

#peace

kiekie1:

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5kva-48v=250,000
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3kva-24v=190,000
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12KW-48v=870,000

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GODAKPAN:
MINE COST A LITTLE ABOVE 900K, 3.5KVA INVERTER, 4 BATTERIES, 8 SOLAR PANEL AND CHARGE CONTROLLER, ITS BEEN WONDERFUL.

COST: PANEL =48K EACH
INVERTER =135K
BATTERIES =56K EACH
CHARGE CONTROLLER =50K
BATTERY/PANEL RACK =40K
INSTALLATION =75K

samuelson06:


Hello, for the solar panel, does it mean one cannot be used? What's the justification for buying over 8? What kind of batteries did you buy and can you recommend them to someone?

DMerciful:
Using one panel is like using I beta-pass-my-neighbour generator to power a street! What will be the output if not frustration. Don't let anybody tell you one panel will solve ur power problem unless u want to power just bulbs. These prices have since doubled since Buhari's recession started

samuelson06:


I don't understand. Is solar panel not supposed to be used for charging the battery alone?

samuelson06:


Hello, for the solar panel, does it mean one cannot be used? What's the justification for buying over 8? What kind of batteries did you buy and can you recommend them to someone?

DMerciful:
Its use for charging the batteries and sometimes powers the home if the wattage is large enuf how it requires appreciable power to charge the batteries fully that's y you need appreciable number of panels.

samuelson06:


@bolded
Does that mean one can depend only on the solar panels for power without batteries?

@ timifakay, thanks for the explanation.

DMerciful:
You can but only during the day and the fluctuations will be massive due to clouds covers during d day. If you're in the north with little or no cloud covers, it will be OK however U're not covered at night. Then you won't need d charge controller rather direct connection to DC loads. But that's not good practice at all not to install batteries. Its like operating a cell phone without battery but constantly plugged in to socket....not designed that way

DMerciful:
You can but only during the day and the fluctuations will be massive due to clouds covers during d day. If you're in the north with little or no cloud covers, it will be OK however U're not covered at night. Then you won't need d charge controller rather direct connection to DC loads. But that's not good practice at all not to install batteries. Its like operating a cell phone without battery but constantly plugged in to socket....not designed that way

samuelson06:


Hello, for the solar panel, does it mean one cannot be used? What's the justification for buying over 8? What kind of batteries did you buy and can you recommend them to someone?

GODAKPAN:


More panels generate more energy, I intent increasing it and also the battery for more storage capacity. I am using luminous all through. Been reliable so far.

samuelson06:


Thanks for your response. Do you stay in Akwa Ibom?