Gennextech:
its advisable that we clean/wash our panels after this dusty period , after cleaning at a site we had about 50% better efficiency

NairaBaba:
Dear All,
I recently changed my CC from Etracer 60a to Morningstar Tristar 60a. I had no problem configuring my etracer for remote monitoring from laptop. But this tristar 60amp is giving a lot of challenges for some days to connect to laptop for remote monitoring.

I try connecting using the ethernet port on the CC connected to a wireless router using a RJ-45 cable ( see pictures below) and laptop connected to the router via wireless. Then try to access the tristar web server using http://tsmppt15030496 on my browser. I kept getting Server not found.

I also try using MSview, whenever I launch Msview I see the the CC but can't connect to it (see pictures below) . Please all the Gurus in the house I need your help.

GeorgeD1:


gennextech,
this is one very important aspect of solar panel maintenance that most of us have been taking for granted.
after over 6 years of installation and not cleaning my own panels even once, i must confess that i've seen
a large drop in efficiency of my system. i'm almost tempted to hire a scaffold and go up there to do a
thorough cleaning of the panels myself.

Gennextech:
its advisable that we clean/wash our panels after this dusty period , after cleaning at a site we had about 50% better efficiency

GeorgeD1:


nairababa,
my own experience with the tristar meter connectivity has been anything but pleasant.
i think this is one area morningstar corp needs to improve in their devices. in this day and age
when the drive is towards seamless internet connectivity vis iot (internet of things), its really
disheartening to come across products where you have to jump through hoops just to connect
them to your system. indeed, its no longer enough to make charge controllers that have a
99.8% conversion efficiency, those same controllers should be able to talk to other devices by
the click of a button.

GeorgeD1:


gennextech,
this is one very important aspect of solar panel maintenance that most of us have been taking for granted.
after over 6 years of installation and not cleaning my own panels even once, i must confess that i've seen
a large drop in efficiency of my system. i'm almost tempted to hire a scaffold and go up there to do a
thorough cleaning of the panels myself.

DMerciful:
Check YouTube....there will be a way there. Y did you dump your Etracer?

DMerciful:
6 years ...I stay in a dusty environment and if I dint clean my panels once a month there with be significant drop in output.....luckily they are few and at fence level. Under 15mins I'm done

Chuckdee:


For the pots, they don't really have to be that very expensive types, Induction cookware must be made of a magnetic-based material, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel so the trick i use when going shopping for pots or pan for use on my induction cooker is to take along a tiny magnet, any pot that the magnet sticks to works..100%.

dapsyra:


The brand is Kavido. It is now over six years since I bought mine so that particular brand might not be available.

Just search for induction cooker in Konga or Jumia.

Don't forget to also buy the pots.

JohnKester:


GeorgeD1

Haba, six years of no cleaning! You are putting your batteries in serious jeopardy! Unless of course your PV array is so large and can compensate for the dust. Otherwise I dare say your batteries may not have been charging fully for a while now. The drop in yield would be tremendous and you will be surprised at the difference after the cleaning. The sooner you hire that scaffold and do the needful, the better and the sooner your system will come back alive again!

Cheers

Chuckdee:


For the pots, they don't really have to be that very expensive types, Induction cookware must be made of a magnetic-based material, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel so the trick i use when going shopping for pots or pan for use on my induction cooker is to take along a tiny magnet, any pot that the magnet sticks to works..100%.

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mank1234:
Hi dear,

Are you the seller or referring to the seller?

tundebabzy:

Sir, what's the price?

Saipro:

GeorgeD1 na baba. I presume GeorgeD1
- lives in a place where dust doesn't bother him that much. I'm aware everywhere in Nigeria has some issues with dust though.
- PV bank is way over what he actually needs
- rains come in spatters, even in "dry" season (perhaps he lives near river bank/beach).

I clean mine at least monthly in the dry season (fortnightly when I can spare the time) and at the beginning of the rains

JohnKester:


GeorgeD1

Haba, six years of no cleaning! You are putting your batteries in serious jeopardy! Unless of course your PV array is so large and can compensate for the dust. Otherwise I dare say your batteries may not have been charging fully for a while now. The drop in yield would be tremendous and you will be surprised at the difference after the cleaning. The sooner you hire that scaffold and do the needful, the better and the sooner your system will come back alive again!

Cheers

DMerciful:
6 years ...I stay in a dusty environment and if I dint clean my panels once a month there with be significant drop in output.....luckily they are few and at fence level. Under 15mins I'm done

DUNKA:
what are the cost of the batteries?

oneshowguy:
Hi tundebabzy,

Long 200ah cost 107k
Long 150ah cost 86k

if you have an old or dead deep cycle battery, we give a discount of about 20k from your purchase ,depends on the weight of the battery.

very sorry for the late reply.

bode4real:
Gm, pls can someone confirm to me what to be used to top up the electrolyte inside mercury tubular battery? Acid or distilled water?

foonshur:
@GeorgeD1 40panels?!?! You must be providing electricity for the whole street.

GeorgeD1:


foonshur,

yeah 40 panels - and still counting too! the more, the merrier!!

foonshur:

In as much as I do believe you, I'd like to see the pics. This is turning into a hobby for you.

durodee:


You better believe! GeorgeD1 is like a grandfather to some of us crawlers yet I have 32 panels with a potential capacity of 4.5kw. Solar is addictive you know!

GeorgeD1:
foonshur,

you can go back to year 2014 or 2015 pages on this thread if you really want to see my
roof mounted solar panels. i think that was when i did my last set of installation.
note however that 40 panels is still nothing compared to what others have on their roofs
even though they may not be members of this forum.
the object of this thread is to encourage and advise one another so i'm not really keen
on showing off anything lest it will be misconstrued as show-boating.