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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by nonoski: 8:03pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
justcallmenuel:I wouldn't advice anyone to buy this particular luminous product. I have a nasty experience with them. All 12 batteries failed within 10 months |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 8:20pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
nonoski: What inverter and load did you use on it? It's pretty annoying when battery fail so early. Damn, let's hope good lithium will come to our rescue. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Dam5reey(m): 8:29pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
NiyiOmoIyunade: Nice one, abeg help your fellow DIY that cannot or need up to 12.. 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by rajo4real(m): 8:36pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Many thanks to @JustCallMeNuel An emergency request was made to Ilorin and he delivered within 24hrs @ a very reasonable price aswell. Keep up d good work bro! Cheers 5 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 8:51pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
NiyiOmoIyunade: why looking for a perfect zero inch tightness or braiding or anything we call it,when we have tools that can do the job easily with better accuracy and precision. I will rather not stres myself and crimp the cables jejely. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 8:55pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
nonoski: Luminous is really messing up big time. I just troubleshooted for someone yesterday. He bought 8 and Two is already giving problem. He said it's not even up to 8months. And I'm like this luminous have not changed ![]() |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by nonoski: 9:35pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
mctfopt: zeestone99: Here's my story. I have a solar setup in my village These are the spec: * 16 nr 300 watts solar panel (Canadian solar) connected in 4S4P (4.8kw array) mounted on roof facing south. * 12 nr 200ah luminous batteries in 48v 600ah connection * 3 nr battery balancer * Felicity 5kva hybrid inverter * 250/100 Victron charge controller * Combiner box 6 way * Victron color control gx for remote monitoring * 2nr Busbar And other breakers and ancillaries. Apart from installing the solar panels on the roof all other connections I did by myself. The house is always unoccupied. From February 2019when I completed the installation till November 2019 the house was only used about 10days duh the inverter is on 247 Usual load powered by inverter 24/7 A. 10 nr external 12w led security light connected to a timer switch so they come on 7pm and go off 6am B. Mtn router C. 3nr wireless wyze CCTV cameras Total load less than 2kw from sundown to sunrise including 98w/h of the inverter self consumption. The Felicity inverter is set to shut down if voltage drops below 49v I monitor the system every day remotely to make sure all is well. The voltage neva fell below 50.2v all throu from February till November. In early December last month I decided to go to the village and prepare the house for Christmas but around 10pm the inverter tripped of (meaning voltage dropped below 49v). I noticed one of the batteries dropped to 10.2v while the rest where around 12.5v and 17.1v after 30mins of charging. After weighting all my options I decided to change only that battery. However I decided to call in an expert to have a second opinion. After running a load test on all the batteries it was only the new battery that was healthy the rest were barely surviving. His theory is that the batteries were mostly on float all year long and it wasn't good for the batteries. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Barezzi(m): 9:42pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
I have, and it's still working perfectly. I don't use it anymore, as i'm currently looking for a control circuit that can manually select from 3 AC sources (Inverter, Grid, Gen) to feed a sub DB. Something sexy with a single point of control... nonoski: |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by tonididdy(m): 9:45pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
earthrealm:Exactly his words boss. Thanks so much. I will surely upgrade the CC and panels |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Barezzi(m): 9:47pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
My back up time is getting poorer by the day and i'm also using Luminous, so you may be unto something here. zeestone99: |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by nonoski: 10:13pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
I bought those useless luminous batteries myself from Simba in Lagos and had them shipped to Anambra. I was so disappointed with the batteries when I saw each of them drop to 9v during load testing. I didn't bother calling the Simba even duh they muted warranty when I was paying for them but I know how warranties work in Nigeria so I have made up my mind to discard the batteries. I don't even have flight money to spare to go to Lagos. My problem now is which batteries do I go for? I have been researching about the claim that having batteries on float almost all the tym is not good for batteries ![]() ![]() ![]() Even duh it discharges every nite to about 15% DOD Lithium batteries are out of my option coz it's in a remote location and indoors wouldn't want to burn down my inheritance
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jmaine: 10:23pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
ojeysky: Nice one bro.. Cool acquisition ![]() |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by adrusa: 10:35pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Trying to see if I could get Lithium from China, but the weight and the cost of shipping is proving tricky. Can anyone give me a reasonable price on Lithium 200AH 48V? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by justcallmenuel(m): 10:35pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
rajo4real:Thanks for patronizing me sir, I really appreciate |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ceaser: 10:36pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
ojeysky: I avoid joining wires with panels, especially the roof mounted. If I need wires extended, I simply construct extension wires using male and female MC4s and a commensurate guage wire. I've even had cause to construct branching MC4 wires one time like that when I needed one for parallel connection on emergency basis. My experience with one small install that the wire gave way to the elements after about two consecutive rainy and dry season taught me some lessons. The generous use of tape did not prevent the problem and the tape simply gave way, rain/moisture came in, alternated with drying/severe dessication and heat during the dry seasons and then the wires began to get brittle and simply smouldered off at the joint. Shrink tubing can give some pretty solid insulation but I doubt if it would keep moisture away 100% without added use of silicone gels. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by justcallmenuel(m): 10:45pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
nonoski:Lantan or Dekka battery will be just fine. But it’s more costlier than luminous batteries. 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ojeysky(m): 10:46pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
jmaine: Bro so I don't get folks to commit, I will like to test it out first and then will update if it's worth it or if I have just wasted money, hopefully not the latter ![]() |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by justcallmenuel(m): 10:47pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
60amphs epever MPPT charge controller available, #130 000. Contact us on 08168986461
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ceaser: 10:49pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
ojeysky: Bros, with your LFP, all you need do is just sit back and enjoy solar. Contrary to other energy storage types, no frequent nursing or caressing of that battery the moment you get the charging requirements right. And the feedback LFP gives you is exhilarating, it's like being high on some powerful stimulant. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ceaser: 10:54pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Dam5reey: Good one. But you'll have a number of limitations with this one bro. No room for tweaking to get improved feedback from it. The charger is just 40amps. Meanwhile that LFP can take greater charge power you throw at it. But sha, Omo, see as dem write that DoD for the spec. DoD: 100%, no wahala. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ojeysky(m): 10:55pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
adrusa: If you can be patient for a few days, there may be a "relatively" affordable option within reach. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by netotse(m): 11:11pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Dam5reey: I didn't see where they wrote number of cycles though... |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ceaser: 11:12pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
nonoski: Sorry about that bro. Such massive number of battery failure in less than a year is nothing short of annoyance mixed with frustration. Haba! |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by adrusa: 11:13pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
ojeysky: I can be patient. Just keep me in the loop. Do I need to keep harassing you or you will remember me? |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by ojeysky(m): 11:13pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
ceaser:Though my setup is standalone hence largely protected from direct water but I will find time to use MC4s at a few extensions that I have. Thanks for the hint. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 11:15pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
ojeysky: What you do is crimp male and female mc4 on both end of a single wire long enough to join the two. That way you solve the problem. |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by jmaine: 11:16pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
ojeysky: We bind every spirit of village people... You go enjoy am... ![]() |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by zeestone99(m): 11:48pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
ceaser: Yeah bro. If you like tape the wire, tape the current join, even tape the solar panel ![]() |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by Lahotade: 11:56pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
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Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by mctfopt: 3:29am On Jan 20, 2020 |
nonoski: This theory is flawed. As long as the batteries are not overcharged, staying afloat for a long time should not be an issue; that's where trickle charging comes in. I've seen Ritar batteries stay afloat for six years without any issue with little discharged in between which occurs only during changeover which lasts for less than two minutes when it happens. Your setup even has more time to discharge during the night. Like I said, unless the batteries are constantly overcharged, if not, Simba should be held accountable to honor their warranty. 1 Like |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by earthrealm(m): 6:46am On Jan 20, 2020 |
@nonoski. 1. Verify that the charge controller charge voltage settings are in line with luminous batt, i once made an error after a battery swap of not changing the cc battery voltage charge settings. 2. The HA02 battery balancer may be a culprit, i would suggest you try bus bars or another brand of balancers. 3. Since the housr is relatively empty all year round. Consider have a 1kw load, say water heater or even fridge run for some time weekly or so. To draw the battery down periodically |
Re: Solar Energy, A Complement To FTA by nonoski: 7:42am On Jan 20, 2020 |
mctfopt: I totally agree this theory is flawed I don't have energy for warranty wahala I have had several nasty experience in the past so I don't even believe in warranty from a Nigerian business no matter how big they are. |
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