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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Deluxe8000(m): 12:11am On Aug 03, 2019 |
olaolu11:It is correctly connected. Judging from the comments so far the problem is the charge controller. it seems it is wired for 24v system. I hope mptt cc will not do the same. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olaolu11(m): 12:16am On Aug 03, 2019 |
I discovered 10 different parameters/readings. Some i understand from the diagrams other I can fathom a guess. Someone pls explain the readings so I can be doubly sure. I shall post the pictures presently |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Deluxe8000(m): 12:19am On Aug 03, 2019 |
olaolu11:Thanks i appreciate. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olaolu11(m): 12:24am On Aug 03, 2019 |
I discovered 10 different parameters/readings. Some i understand from the diagrams other I can fathom a guess. Someone pls explain the readings so I can be doubly sure. I shall post the pictures presently. 1,2,3.
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olaolu11(m): 12:26am On Aug 03, 2019 |
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olaolu11(m): 12:28am On Aug 03, 2019 |
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olaolu11(m): 12:49am On Aug 03, 2019 |
Oga George_D, earthrealm and other gurus, please explain the pictures abeg o. Let me tap from your fountain of knowledge. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by olaolu11(m): 12:52am On Aug 03, 2019 |
Deluxe8000: Uwc. When budget is tight, your brain will go to overdrive. Learning and sharing experience and knowledge is why we are here. 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by DUNKA(m): 5:47am On Aug 03, 2019 |
Deluxe8000:please tell us the names of the installers na 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by harizonal123(m): 7:07am On Aug 03, 2019 |
olaolu11: 1234: system is not giving out or receiving power 5: max voltage of charge is set at 14.2. for the safety of you gel battery reduce it to 13.8 or 13.9 6: steady voltage output supplied by your battery 7: min voltage your battery gets to before alarm is raised. 10: Battery voltage reading as at that time.12.9v=100% |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by harizonal123(m): 7:10am On Aug 03, 2019 |
@ deluxe Combining panels of different wattage is very wrong except you are using mppt cc and not pmw cc |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by harizonal123(m): 7:28am On Aug 03, 2019 |
olaolu11:. Very correct. Energy conservation is a must. I had to change almost all appliances before I could enjoy my single 12v200a & my battery has never read below 50% since then. Have a DC 15"tv of 20w, instead of my 49"tv of 60w, DC standing fan 19w instead of my ceiling fan of 70w. I even have 1w bulbs that I don't use cos it's too deem for my liking. Had to replace them with 3w bulbs. Although I'm currently saving money to get a second battery but with my 15" tv I can now watch TV as long as I want. Solar energy is money I tell you. It has not been an easy journey so far but it's very sweet enjoying noiseless electricity 24hrs |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Penuelseun(m): 8:12am On Aug 03, 2019 |
harizonal123:Good morning, my own battery reads about 12.40v when full, don't know why although I got the battery used and I think I am under utilizing my 260watts solar panel as I get a maximum of 12amps on a 12v system with a 30amp pwm cc. Do you think I should get a mppt cc as I think I should be getting like 20amps with that size of panel. The battery is a 12v, 200ah |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by harizonal123(m): 8:34am On Aug 03, 2019 |
Penuelseun:12.4v=60% charge. You have been under charging it if it's a gel battery. If you have a good cc you can reset that value to 13.8v |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Barezzi(m): 8:44am On Aug 03, 2019 |
![]() ![]() Yes o, as part of his civic responsibility to this great thread, he must name and shame 'em ![]() DUNKA: |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by NiyiOmoIyunade(m): 9:24am On Aug 03, 2019 |
Thank you Sir! I was trying to say something similar in an indirect manner to not cause offense - a seemingly huge lead acid battery bank but sized for 6kw continuous loads - meanwhile, inverter size was 30kw or more - if the average running loads were more than 6kw as it appeared likely from the inverter requirements then you have a sure fire recipe for early battery failure and millions of naira down the drain. idsolar: 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by lexi28(m): 9:57am On Aug 03, 2019 |
guys, I have 2pcs of 12v/200ah Top light batteries neatly used for sale. price is 30k. reason: recent upgrade. thanks. modified: SOLD. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by adrusa: 10:42am On Aug 03, 2019 |
Barezzi: Anyone who wants to set up a solar inverter system must invest some time in understanding how it works. Either by reading up or coming to a forum like this and seeking for the opinions of knowledgeable people. Many installers out there just took some few days or few weeks crash courses and start calling themselves experts. For me, I design my system based on my readings and information gathered from different sources and only get an installer to do the hard work of buying materials, climbing the roof, fixing the panels and connecting the wires. In Nigeria, you need to educate yourself to some degree before calling artisans or installers be it for your car, house appliances or solar, otherwise, some will turn you to an ATM and even destroy your things with their poor knowledge and then get you to pay for their costly mistakes. 5 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by adrusa: 10:58am On Aug 03, 2019 |
lexi28: "Neat" is not an attribute of a good battery ![]() 6 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dragnet: 11:25am On Aug 03, 2019 |
adrusa:iConcur. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by dragnet: 11:26am On Aug 03, 2019 |
Penuelseun: check the Amp rating of your solar panel. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Penuelseun(m): 11:32am On Aug 03, 2019 |
dragnet:This is it
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Penuelseun(m): 11:37am On Aug 03, 2019 |
harizonal123:it is not a gel battery, it is a sla battery, I set the bulk voltage to 14.7v and float voltage to 13.8v but I have never seen it enter float, the cc just cuts off the voltage when it stays for a while on 14.7v, it still reads 12.4v after a full charge |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Oshomo12(m): 11:47am On Aug 03, 2019 |
Penuelseun: I wonder how u can get 12a from that panel on a pwm CC for a 12v system, using that 260 w panel @ ~31v? Can I see d pic of d Cc? Get mppt CC, u re using a wrong CC for ur system. Or get two 12v panels of 150/160 w each and connect them in parallel. Mod., U need around 500 w solar panel for a 200ah 12v battery. Or else, ur battery may have issue (s) around this period (july~mid September). |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by lexi28(m): 1:11pm On Aug 03, 2019 |
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by lexi28(m): 1:21pm On Aug 03, 2019 |
adrusa: thanks, I know. having issues uploading pix of battery as tested with battery meter. once it uploads it will appear on the post. gracias |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by SolnergyPower: 1:30pm On Aug 03, 2019 |
Is your battery meter the regular multi-meter or battery load tester or a battery analyzer? lexi28: |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Trippledots(m): 1:42pm On Aug 03, 2019 |
Deluxe8000: @bolded...even the grid you see, you will be amazed at the maintenance monitoring that goes into that provision of grid power. Maybe expand your ongrid setup and utillize it for all your needs. Solar may not be for you after all. Honest view from me. 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Trippledots(m): 1:54pm On Aug 03, 2019 |
harizonal123: iv always thought about getting a mini dsp projector. some are the form factor and almost same size as a phablet....they charge and run off a regular usb plug. but i dnt have the time nor reources for now for that adventure. that said, this ur dc tv. where did u get it from pls? name too. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by lexi28(m): 3:43pm On Aug 03, 2019 |
SolnergyPower: hi, its a simple load tester. not the battery analyzer. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by lexi28(m): 3:47pm On Aug 03, 2019 |
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by lexi28(m): 3:58pm On Aug 03, 2019 |
Trippledots: I got a toks 24" BUSH LED TV for 26k about a year back from Alaba. it consumes 20w only. I took along my wattmeter (that's standard practice now). sellers thought I was weird. you could do the same when going to buy your next gadget. 4 Likes 1 Share |
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