abunafiu2:
I dont know what my offense is on Nairaland. All my post have been hidden, i also had a tough time posting the pics of my MPPT. I believe according oga George, this thread hates solar energy.
As a result, i created a second account to enable me post my pics. abunafiu remains my number 1 username.

You can see my two generating sets resting in peace and my improvised MPPT hanger with improvised switch using "cutting wire technology[i][/i]"
My harvest for sunday......
Will post more soon.

same as abunafiu.

throw back Thursday on a Friday..LOL

remembering my morningstar days. when I was still on 24v system. I had 1200watts mono panels then.
it was fun sha.

fast forward to today, thank God almighty.
appreciate the frontiers for allowing us learn from them.
I dedicate this post to Chief George_D1

babaegun:




@dapsyra

If you can extract the api´s from the midnight classic website, then it is a piece of cake cause thats exactly how i upload to pvoutput.org. I pick the api´s from emoncms and upload to pvoutput.org

You´ll need a raspberry pi, install php on it, internet connection, schedule it on crontab and voila, you are up an running with your live data.

How does the pi connect to the internet. My plan is to have it rigged up to a data modem with internet connection. About 500mb of data should last 2 months for uploading real time to the net. It might even allow for sending remote commands from the internet if the cc supports it. With internet of things being the new IT craze. More and more devices would come with internet cloud connectivity built in.

abunafiu:
That moment when Bigrovar steps in with his IT lectures.
We can't help but to take back sit and learn how it goes.
Abeg make una explain Wetin be raspberry and co to laymen oooo.

Chai my brother de just de scata my head. It is well

dapsyra:

I can actually capture the data directly from the Midnite Classic CC via Modbus using Raspberry Pi without recourse to the Midnite website. I have not just gotten around to doing it.

OK.

If you want to use the raw data, you may need a python program to automatically upload directly to pvoutput. But the easiest way is to pick from the midnight website if those values are available in api format.

bigrovar:

How does the pi connect to the internet. My plan is to have it rigged up to a data modem with internet connection. About 500mb of data should last 2 months for uploading real time to the net. It might even allow for sending remote commands from the internet if the cc supports it. With internet of things being the new IT craze. More and more devices would come with internet cloud connectivity built in.

Well, for the Raspberry Pi 3, it comes with inbuilt wireless and bluetooth connection. So just add it to your wifi at home and thats all.

Data usage is actually very small because it is in text/csv format say like couple of kb.

I will advice against opening your device too much to the internet less your CC becomes part of a botnet. Hackers are using all freely/non-secured IOTs to DDOS all around the world.

Yes yes yes i just sit down sha de watch. Rasbelly, pi, rigged, python ke. Ok o. My head don catch fire already. God de

LOL No be only you brah!

At the end of the day, I want a solution that automatically uploads my LIVE production figures to pvoutput from my classics.
I have the PI 3, but it's gathering dust somewhere... I've loaded and wiped all sorts of images on it.

If the ICC Pranil mentioned can upload data from classics, then it's time to dust up the PI and put it to work again.

babaegun:


Well, for the Raspberry Pi 3, it comes with inbuilt wireless and bluetooth connection. So just add it to your wifi at home and thats all.

Data usage is actually very small because it is in text/csv format say like couple of kb.

I will advice against opening your device too much to the internet less your CC becomes part of a botnet. Hackers are using all freely/non-secured IOTs to DDOS all around the world.

my problem with the home wireless solution is one more power hungry device. With a small usb data dongle connected to the Rpi you can have it do it's thing irrespective of an external wireless device. My home don't currently have a central wireless system because am yet to see the need in the age of mobile phone tethering, almost everyone has a data connected phone in the house. With regards to hacking.. changes are quite small. most consumer grade internet service provider don't give live IP to their customers. in fact you are access the web via their own giant NAT hence whatever ip you are given can't be routable anywhere but within their network and many of them (particularly MTN) have round robin IP address allocation system where by your IP address is always changing... Lastly every connected system should have a firewall.. block all then allow, configure fail2ban and enable automatic security update and you should be fine. most IOT devices are hopeless insecured even (and especially) wireless routers many of them carry out dated fimwares which have known exploits yet have not been patched. A Rpi in the hands of a capable person is a much more safer option IMHO

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-Prag 20kva relay (95-280v)..N150,000
-Prag 20kva relay(45-280v) ...N175,000
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bigrovar:

my problem with the home wireless solution is one more power hungry device. With a small usb data dongle connected to the Rpi you can have it do it's thing irrespective of an external wireless device. My home don't currently have a central wireless system because am yet to see the need in the age of mobile phone tethering, almost everyone has a data connected phone in the house. With regards to hacking.. changes are quite small. most consumer grade internet service provider don't give live IP to their customers. in fact you are access the web via their own giant NAT hence whatever ip you are given can't be routable anywhere but within their network and many of them (particularly MTN) have round robin IP address allocation system where by your IP address is always changing... Lastly every connected system should have a firewall.. block all then allow, configure fail2ban and enable automatic security update and you should be fine. most IOT devices are hopeless insecured even (and especially) wireless routers many of them carry out dated fimwares which have known exploits yet have not been patched. A Rpi in the hands of a capable person is a much more safer option IMHO

Fail2ban That feeling when u pour water on fowl

JohnKester:


I would go with the Morningstar too. Apart from the already stated reasons, in the event that you want to expand your array, the second CC will make that possible without the need for a second CC as would be the case if Midnite were used. Since the Midnite is already maxed out, you will need to get another controller for future expansion.

Cheers

Hello Niyi, please where can I get the Magnum PT-100 and the monitor ME-ARC50?
Just checking my options.

Thanks

olagunju2000:

Hello Niyi, please where can I get the Magnum PT-100 and the monitor ME-ARC50?
Just checking my options.

Thanks

https://www.solardepotng.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=378

Solar Depot

c0ogumo:



https://www.solardepotng.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=378

Solar Depot

Thanks .they seems toi be based in Ibadan

Mr Ogumo (the OP) is the proprietor of solardepotng.com and while based in Ibadan are easily able to deliver to any location of your choice in Nigeria. Based on prior reviews on this thread he is known as a reputable supplier but with prices on the steep side so you should definitely squeeze as much as possible in your negotiations.

Looking at the price he offers for the Magnum PT 100 vs US stores, it's actually already a good deal but if you prefer to wait two weeks then you can ship in directly from Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HZLTR0K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512198226&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=magnum+pt-100

If you go the direct import route you would wait on average two weeks to have the controller in your hands vs. one or two days with solardepotng.

I ship from the US every other week so if required I can assist with courier details e.t.c

Please also consider the availability of local knowledge and support going with the Magnum PT 100 vs. other comtrollers. Though a very excellent choice, I know of only one installer here (Richmond) who has installed the Magnum PT 100 and provided his reviews on it - most people here are Midnite Solar and MorningStar folks so the practical advise or support they can give will tend to be more in their area of experience.

olagunju2000:


Thanks .they seems toi be based in Ibadan

Barezzi:

Does it also capture data from Midnite Classics?

NO only victron and Voltronix ( Ipower /Gennex and other clones)

Hello house, anybody has an idea where I can get 100ah 12V flooded battery?
Someone asked me to get it for him. I have looked around and couldn't find one yet.

c0ogumo:



https://www.solardepotng.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=378

Solar Depot

Mr Ogumo, what is the best price for the PT-100 plus ME-ARC50.? Kindly whatsapp me on 08171374768. Delivery will be to Lagos

Please house who knows where I can get a luminous inverter technician or repairer. The luminous inverter is already in Lagos. The issue with the inverter is that it reads voltage at the input and it doesn't change over automatically.

PLEASE I NEED SOMEONE THAT HANDLES REPAIRS

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efuro:


I don't think ur proud of ur product. We want made-in-nija, buy-nija. Do not be ashamed of offering nija product indians are proud of their achievement/products. So please let us know the specs of ur so called " best home made".

See what Solenergy is doing building 3.5kva something. While their certified panels have not failed me.

We want to be proud of u and put dollars in ur pocket instead of abroad.

nasonaso:
Please house who knows where I can get a luminous inverter technician or repairer. The luminous inverter is already in Lagos. The issue with the inverter is that it reads voltage at the input and it doesn't change over automatically.

PLEASE I NEED SOMEONE THAT HANDLES REPAIRS

efuro:


I don't think ur proud of ur product. We want made-in-nija, buy-nija. Do not be ashamed of offering nija product indians are proud of their achievement/products. So please let us know the specs of ur so called
" best home made".

See what Solenergy is doing building 3.5kva something. While their certified panels have not failed me.

We want to be proud of u and put dollars in ur pocket instead of abroad.

Well bro, I construct them myself with some 4years experience. I am based in Lagos but have colleagues that do same in Abuja and Edo state

sireboy:
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Well bro, I construct them myself with some 4years experience. I am based in Lagos but have colleagues that do same in Abuja and Edo state

Keep it up bros.
U'll surely go places..

U need to append ur contact too.

sireboy:
[color=#000099][/color]
Well bro, I construct them myself with some 4years experience. I am based in Lagos but have colleagues that do same in Abuja and Edo state

We need your contact. How can we contact you.

nasonaso:
Please house who knows where I can get a luminous inverter technician or repairer. The luminous inverter is already in Lagos. The issue with the inverter is that it reads voltage at the input and it doesn't change over automatically.

PLEASE I NEED SOMEONE THAT HANDLES REPAIRS

You can go to their official service centre at Acme road Ogba or at Eric Moore surulere. Repair is free if within 12months

NiyiOmoIyunade:

Looking at the price he offers for the Magnum PT 100 vs US stores, it's actually already a good deal but if you prefer to wait two weeks then you can ship in directly from Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HZLTR0K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512198226&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=magnum+pt-100

If you go the direct import route you would wait on average two weeks to have the controller in your hands vs. one or two days with solardepotng.

I ship from the US every other week so if required I can assist with courier details e.t.c

Dear NiyiOmoIyunade,

How do you ship your items from Amazon.com to Nigeria? Direct or through forwarding agents. Thanks.

binladen:

You can go to their official service centre at Acme road Ogba or at Eric Moore surulere. Repair is free if within 12months

Thanks

Please.... Buy made in Nigeria.....Give us the chance to grow and develop our technology and economy....

Please....Buy made in Nigeria...... Give us the chance to grow our technology and economy .

07065991788.......israelpalatoe@gmail.com.
Contact us for :
Made in Nigeria Pure sine wave inverters.
Digital display.....* frequency, output voltage, input battery voltage, charging current, temperature....etc on display......
Automatic change over.....1 year warranty...

israelpalatoe:
Please....Buy made in Nigeria...... Give us the chance to grow our technology and economy .

Please how reliable and durable are there products? A proper review would go a long way in selling your products. I for one will not patronize a Nigeria made product just for sentiments sake but a quality product that will be useful to me. Wish you well.

DUNKA:
Please how reliable and durable are there products? A proper review would go a long way in selling your products. I for one will not patronize a Nigeria made product just for sentiments sake but a quality product that will be useful to me. Wish you well.

A trial will surely convince you. In terms of reliablity and durability, I can only talk for my products. We are doing our best. I can assure you that the only difference between our products and the popular foreign brands is the packaging.
I also know other Nigerian producers that are doing very well.
We have all the functions of a standard and quality inverter installed in our inverters. We are improving and using our resources to learn more technologies.

We were formerly using analog design.....later we started buying digital boards from foreigners ....Now we manufacture the boards and write the codes that runs them. We are improving...... We need you ........ You can trust us!

kiekie1:
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR BEST PRICES YOU CAN GET ON PRAG PRODUCTS . STAY TUNED !!!

Prag inverter 1kva 12v ......N65,000
Prag √√√√√ 1.2kva 12v....N70,000
Prag √√√√√ 2kva 24v.......N89,000
Prag √√√√√ 1.5kva 24v....N93,000

Prag Solar inverter 1.5kva 24v....N121,000
Prag inverter 3kva 24v ....N150,000
Prag solar inverter 3kva 24v...N210,000
Prag inverter 5kva 48v ....N250,000

Prag 4kva 24v wall H ......N230,000
Prag 6.5kva 48v wall H....N340,000

PRAG servo & relay stabilizers ;

-Prag 10kva servo(130-250v) ..N110,000
-Prag 12kva servo...N114,000
-Prag 15kva relay(95-280v)...N110,000
-Prag 15kva(45-280v)..N130,000
-Prag 20kva relay (95-280v)..N150,000
-Prag 20kva relay(45-280v) ...N175,000
-Prag 20kva servo(80-260v) ...N310,000
-Prag 30kva servo(80-260v)...N440,000

For fast order,delivery
Contact details:
Smartcell global services
081-350-319-51

Oga, I thought prices are coming down

israelpalatoe:


A trial will surely convince you. In terms of reliablity and durability, I can only talk for my products. We are doing our best. I can assure you that the only difference between our products and the popular foreign brands is the packaging.
I also know other Nigerian producers that are doing very well.
We have all the functions of a standard and quality inverter installed in our inverters. We are improving and using our resources to learn more technologies.

We were formerly using analog design.....later we started buying digital boards from foreigners ....Now we manufacture the boards and write the codes that runs them. We are improving...... We need you ........ You can trust us!

trust you to incinerate me in my sleep; no way!

what he asked you is what i shall reiterate . . .

take 1 of your units; and do a physical review and/or teardown

upload the video on Youtube; paste the link here

and let us review the technicalities . .

That isn't too much to ask for; is it?