mank1234:
Nice. I love this. Please can you share the link so we can get it too. Thanks in advance.

bigrovar:


The particular variant I ordered which has 4 LEDs is nolonger in circulation... Fortunately they have been replaced by improved version of what I have. The link below has the 6 led for less than 10 dollars. About 13 dollars including shipping.
LED Solar Light Waterproof IP65 Outdoor Lighting Ultra Bright LED Solar Lamp Wall Lamps For Home Garden Corridor Decoration
http://s.aliexpress.com/JfuIJN3Y
(from AliExpress Android)

Below is a picture of my own install in action.

DMerciful:
Added to my cart..thanks

DMerciful:
Added to my cart..thanks

GeorgeD1:
harveyspec,
i tend to avoid mercury products generally. a couple of years ago they had this
reputation for being substandard and that really put me off.
maybe over the years they have improved in quality but i guess first impression
lasts longest.

bigrovar:
Una don the see the secret behind my battery pampering .. even am away on travels.. security lights in my house do their thing.. come on at night, go off at dawn. Even the outdoor Christmas light runs on solar.. I nor fit shout..

Below are 2 crude videos I made from my phone showcasing some of the functions of the BMV victron battery monitor


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTvvPg_z8MI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8tkdHXoCkM

bigrovar:


The particular variant I ordered which has 4 LEDs is nolonger in circulation... Fortunately they have been replaced by improved version of what I have. The link below has the 6 led for less than 10 dollars. About 13 dollars including shipping.
LED Solar Light Waterproof IP65 Outdoor Lighting Ultra Bright LED Solar Lamp Wall Lamps For Home Garden Corridor Decoration
http://s.aliexpress.com/JfuIJN3Y
(from AliExpress Android)

Below is a picture of my own install in action.

DMerciful:
Added to my cart..thanks

LIBSocials:


$ is 505 but i can help you make payments at 480/$

Monlo:



Lolz,you don't seem to know whom you are referring to here.Our generous scholar,@DMerciful,come buy dollar from you!Hmmmm , I call it tall order.I guess the question should be the other way round.Moreover,you seem new.Always read posts backwards,before you post next time.Enjoy

Monlo:



Lolz,you don't seem to know whom you are referring to here.Our generous scholar,@DMerciful,come buy dollar from you!Hmmmm , I call it tall order.I guess the question should be the other way round.Moreover,you seem new.Always read posts backwards,before you post next time.Enjoy

LIBSocials:
Please make una no vex, I have a stupid question.

I have a standing fan, and I'm looking to power only the standing fan with a car battery.

It's just a basic standing fan, I'm unsure of the watts.

Is this a stupid idea?

Although I have a generator, fuel consumption is too high.

How do I go about this new quest?

Do I need a brand new battery?

How do I charge the car battery?

How safe is this act?

I really need answers as the heat for my area is like suicide.

Biko EPP me

LIBSocials:


Doesn't matter bro. Anybody CAN buy dollar from anyone.



See Wetin carry me come. Any tips?

DMerciful:
You can use the battery with a 12v inverter but know that car battery is not designed for deep cycle operation. If its a rechargeable fan that uses 12v battery, then you can connect d wires that go to d internal battery to ur car battery and there will be no need for inverter.....

LIBSocials:
Please make una no vex, I have a stupid question.

I have a standing fan, and I'm looking to power only the standing fan with a car battery.

It's just a basic standing fan, I'm unsure of the watts.

Is this a stupid idea?

Although I have a generator, fuel consumption is too high.

How do I go about this new quest?

Do I need a brand new battery?

How do I charge the car battery?

How safe is this act?

I really need answers as the heat for my area is like suicide.

Biko EPP me

EnigmaticEnigma:


Just hook up the car battery to your 12V fan (if rechargeable) and do not attempt to charge it with the car running.

DMerciful:
You can use the battery with a 12v inverter but know that car battery is not designed for deep cycle operation. If its a rechargeable fan that uses 12v battery, then you can connect d wires that go to d internal battery to ur car battery and there will be no need for inverter.....

Expl0rers:


it's me, i got banned.

so you're saying i can directly connect the wires of the fan to the car battery? and it will work properly?

Yes! If as the other poster said, it's a 12V rechargeable fan. I had one of these before I tossed it due to faulty motor and when the battery the fan came with (12V, 7Ah) died, I used one of the spare batteries (12V 100ah) I had lying around to power it. I unscrewed the compartment where the small battery in the fan is, then I disconnected the DC wires going to the small battery and put it on my bigger spare battery.

is there any way i can charge the battery without putting it in the car? i want it to just specifically work only with the fan.

dude, to charge the battery, the bigger car battery (not the small fan battery), you would need to put it in a car, or get an AC battery charger that you can plug into the wall when there is light, or you would have to get a small solar/charge controller kit to top up the battery, which you can do without an inverter.

EnigmaticEnigma:


Meen!! That would fry his small battery fast!!

I think a car alternator puts out 10amps, not sure though and those fan batteries are tinie tiny 7ah

Expl0rers:


father father!... i dey believe you.

please i dont have an inverter at the moment.

just a car battery and the standing fan.

can this work?

DMerciful:
what kind of standing fan? rechargeable?

EnigmaticEnigma:
.

Expl0rers:

no, it's not a rechargeable fan... just a low class standing fan. the only thing written on the body is 220v 50A
bought it 5 years ago

DMerciful:
Then give it 220v 50hz

Papishi:
Hello house, I learnt that MTN has upgraded their solar device to accommodate AC appliances.
But on getting there I discovered that the appliance now has a car cigarette lighter device that converts the 12V to 220V. But what I don't understand is this, will the device last and what is the capacity of the device?
Furthermore, will the device consume energy like other DC appliance because I learnt the reason for the upgrade was because Nigerians complained that they can't be buying another set of DC appliances.
Anyone with an info about the Lumos device should please enlighten us.

anidat77:
Hello Gurus, I need some clarifications.
I recently observed that my 4pcs of 12V deep cycle batteries connected to my 24v inverter becomes drained to almost trip-off voltage.

My bank gets charged either from the solar panels or Nepa light so by sunset they are 26.6V on good harvest days. I run my petrol generator from 7pm to 11pm if no Nepa, but from 11pm to 7am the batteries power the 3 energy bulbs and 2 fans , max of 200w.

I tested the voltage of each battery and observed that 3 where above 12.3V but one was 10.5V, do I need to replace the 10.5v battery as this could end up draining the system, will this allow the system to retain much of the harvest from my panels so I can use it in the night without discharging all the juice from the batteries before morning?

I know the answer may be obviouse ,but guys ...recession is biting hard so do forgive and also give me all DIY options too for preventive measures

anidat77:
Hello Gurus, I need some clarifications.
I recently observed that my 4pcs of 12V deep cycle batteries connected to my 24v inverter becomes drained to almost trip-off voltage.

My bank gets charged either from the solar panels or Nepa light so by sunset they are 26.6V on good harvest days. I run my petrol generator from 7pm to 11pm if no Nepa, but from 11pm to 7am the batteries power the 3 energy bulbs and 2 fans , max of 200w.

I tested the voltage of each battery and observed that 3 where above 12.3V but one was 10.5V, do I need to replace the 10.5v battery as this could end up draining the system, will this allow the system to retain much of the harvest from my panels so I can use it in the night without discharging all the juice from the batteries before morning?

I know the answer may be obviouse ,but guys ...recession is biting hard so do forgive and also give me all DIY options too for preventive measures

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/battery-equalizer-battery-balancer-for-4pcs-12V-battery-connected-in-series-for-48V-battery-system-solar/32643622608.html

anidat77:
Hello Gurus, I need some clarifications.
I recently observed that my 4pcs of 12V deep cycle batteries connected to my 24v inverter becomes drained to almost trip-off voltage.

My bank gets charged either from the solar panels or Nepa light so by sunset they are 26.6V on good harvest days. I run my petrol generator from 7pm to 11pm if no Nepa, but from 11pm to 7am the batteries power the 3 energy bulbs and 2 fans , max of 200w.

I tested the voltage of each battery and observed that 3 where above 12.3V but one was 10.5V, do I need to replace the 10.5v battery as this could end up draining the system, will this allow the system to retain much of the harvest from my panels so I can use it in the night without discharging all the juice from the batteries before morning?

I know the answer may be obviouse ,but guys ...recession is biting hard so do forgive and also give me all DIY options too for preventive measures