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If you don't have patient/shock absorber, don't ever try to order for lifepo4 cells directly from China.
Manage what you see locally and have peace of mind.

FEGEITOK:


Rented compound? then I think you should do bentonite not GEM!

That is because of the cost, but then I am saying based on reviewing the literature not personal experience or practice.

Let the gurus weigh in.

Alternatively Niyi so you can get it cheap, cause I have gone online and it has been hell getting pricing.

Given how important this is, it is good to be sure that your 180,000 is being spent wisely.

Thanks man

Peterlove11:


That is one strong inverter. Does it primary function well. Mine is 2 years going and reliable. 48v means you need minimum of 4* 12v battery, next 8, 12 etc. Multiple of 4.

Thanks for the , how many batteries and solar s do you use with yours, I am using 4 at the moment, I am still thinking if I use buy 4 extra tubular batteries and 8pcs 400w s

isangjohnson:
If you don't have patient/shock absorber, don't ever try to order for lifepo4 cells directly from China.
Manage what you see locally and have peace of mind.

Personal experience talking I guess?

This PV, CC, inverter thing is intoxicating.

I just have to scale up until I can totally run without utility power!

GEM is a generic name for Ground Enhancement Material. There are so many types and varieties and offers from various manufacturers.

The ones I have access to, Enrico or Buntex .... cost under 25k for a 25kg bag. Make I nor spoil market for sellers.

The trick to saving on material and achieving superior but low cost earthing is to bore/auger a narrow hole in the ground for each rod and space your rods properly instead of the massive gullies and trenches people like to dig

Please see reference pictures below

mangolpupa:


I asked around and a bag of GEM of 11kg is about 45k. You would need at least 2 bags to get a mixture with correct density for the lowest application volume as per manufacturers recommendations.

NiyiOmoIyunade:
GEM is a generic name for Ground Enhancement Material. There are so many types and varieties and offers from various manufacturers.

The ones I have access to, Enrico or Buntex .... cost under 25k for a 25kg bag. Make I nor spoil market for sellers.

The trick to saving on material and achieving superior but low cost earthing is to bore/auger a narrow hole in the ground for each rod and space your rods properly instead of the massive gullies and trenches people like to dig

Please see reference pictures below

Let me ask, for a residential apartment should I earth rods or earth mats?

By the way thanks for the pictures! And the advice!!

isangjohnson:
If you don't have patient/shock absorber, don't ever try to order for lifepo4 cells directly from China.
Manage what you see locally and have peace of mind.

lolz, why do u say so?

temitimx19:

Thanks for the , how many batteries and solar s do you use with yours, I am using 4 at the moment, I am still thinking if I use buy 4 extra tubular batteries and 8pcs 400w s

Am using 4 220ah tubular batteries with 8* 270w solar s.

anyone has 5kva hybrid inverter for sale?

Hello house. Please what's the max budget to achieve 24/7 power on a 2.5kva solar package. And a full breakdown will be much appreciated. Thanks

Rods are okay and use up less space and generally easier to make a solid connection with rods using available clamps e.t.c

Ideally you want minimum 6 foot copper rods and at least 2 of such rods spaced 15-20 feet apart and linked with 16mm sq copper cable.

The goal is to get resistance reading 5 ohms or less and then you can bring the earth service into the house and connect all your major energy generators and processors to it.

If you have solar s, sink at least 1 more rod and bond it directly and solidly to the existing earth system (the connection should be from rod to rod)

These are minimums based on my experience - more material may be needed depending on your soil resistance, amount of energy being processed e.t.c

FEGEITOK:


Let me ask, for a residential apartment should I earth rods or earth mats?

By the way thanks for the pictures! And the advice!!

NiyiOmoIyunade:
GEM is a generic name for Ground Enhancement Material. There are so many types and varieties and offers from various manufacturers.

The ones I have access to, Enrico or Buntex .... cost under 25k for a 25kg bag. Make I nor spoil market for sellers.

The trick to saving on material and achieving superior but low cost earthing is to bore/auger a narrow hole in the ground for each rod and space your rods properly instead of the massive gullies and trenches people like to dig

Please see reference pictures below

Niyi baba. GEM is really the way to go.

I went to nVent Enrico and searched for thier distributors in Nigeria. When I called, one didn't have, the one that had told me it was 45k for 11kg. It was mentioned it comes in a bucket or bag with a handle. Me like this market you wan spoil . because the difference is not here.

Aware of that but the person I contracted told me he doesn't have the tools to auger a hole. So it was done the "hard way". 1m x 1m hole. Now since I don't have the perfect hole. I will be precasting the GEM with a plumbing pipe not more than 16cm diameter. Intended length pipe length is 1m. Attain Enrico GEM Slurry mix density 63.5lb/ft3. Allow 3 days to set and 28 days curing.

Upon curing, remove pipe and gently lower precast GEM into position. Backfill the square hole, then add inspection unit.

Of course, augering a hole will be better but as I no see how I go auger am, na this method I go use.

Niyi, I go reach out to you about this nvent Enrico abeg. Thanks for your input.

KOBOOPRINCE:
I am a Port Harcourt base installer.

Is it possible to learn from you, how much will it cost me.

I bought BeeBejump S1 solar system just 300+watt

I just realized that if I had DIY I would have gotten a better value for my money

mangolpupa:



Lol....... na farming things sure . I will some literature as soon as disposed so that you'll be better informed when discussing with your solar installer. Being a knowledgeable client is always useful.

My Oga @vta2008, see attachment. I hope you find it useful

Valto:
lolz, why do u say so?

aqhhh ahh, y u no ask this question naah, abi na play u dey?.
men no happy o.

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Canadian 600w mono .. 180,000

Era 400w black mono ... 125,000

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Longi 450w mono ........ 139,000
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mangolpupa:



Niyi baba. GEM is really the way to go.

I went to nVent Enrico and searched for thier distributors in Nigeria. When I called, one didn't have, the one that had told me it was 45k for 11kg. It was mentioned it comes in a bucket or bag with a handle. Me like this market you wan spoil . because the difference is not here.

Aware of that but the person I contracted told me he doesn't have the tools to auger a hole. So it was done the "hard way". 1m x 1m hole. Now since I don't have the perfect hole. I will be precasting the GEM with a plumbing pipe not more than 16cm diameter. Intended length pipe length is 1m. Attain Enrico GEM Slurry mix density 63.5lb/ft3. Allow 3 days to set and 28 days curing.

Upon curing, remove pipe and gently lower precast GEM into position. Backfill the square hole, then add inspection unit.

Of course, augering a hole will be better but as I no see how I go auger am, na this method I go use.

Niyi, I go reach out to you about this nvent Enrico abeg. Thanks for your input.

us for durable earth auger device.


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odimbannamdi:


Disconnect the terminals of the inverter to the batteries and reconnect, and it will most likely resume charging

But from my own experience, inverters favour under-charging of batteries with the consequences that your batteries gets starved overtime. Even when your inverter indicates your batteries as being full, if you connect a good external charger with 3-stage charging, your batteries will continue charging, implying that were not fully charged as indicated by your inverter.

Your best bet is to get an external charger and also go solar like you have decided. For the charger, you could get the 40a Suoer charger. I use it for my 2 fullriver batteries and it eorks well

If it is confirmed that the charging function of your inverter is bad, i can connect you to someone who can repair it for you.

Thanks for this

Please for the external charger connection, Do you disconnect the Inverter from the mains or both the inverter and the external charger would do the charging on the battery?

mangolpupa:
What type of protection (and why?) should be added to an Hybrid Inverter AC OUT line. I recall zeestone once mentioned that safety devices should also be added downstream (AC OUT) an inverter.

Yes you need protective devices.
Dm me for prices

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Epever tracer 60a mppt charge controller - 175k

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DC SPD 500v - 9k

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Ac spd 385v - 8k

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mangolpupa:


My Oga @vta2008, see attachment. I hope you find it useful

You do well. Thanks a lot. 👏😊

BRAND NEW SOLAR MATERIALS! FLASH SALES!!!

Schneider 1.5kva 24v (1000w inbuilt solar controller) hybrid inverter ... "Expecting stock"

Afripower 1kva 12v pure sinewave inverter ... 75,000

Afripower 1.1kva 12v (inbuilt 40a mppt) pure sinewave solar inverter .... 105,000

Afripower 2kva 24v pure sine wave inverter...

Afripower 2.5kva 24v pure sinewave inverter .... 145,000

USA Trojan 12v 205a battery.....

Monbat 12v 200a Bulgarian battery... 270,000

Canadian 550w mono ... 178,000
Canadian 600w mono .. 185,000

Era 400w black mono ... Expecting

JA solar 455w mono ..... Expecting

Longi 450w mono ........ Expecting
Longi 540w mono ........ 164,000

Jinko 400w mono .......... 125,000
Jinko 550w mono .......... Expecting
Jinko 560w mono .......... Expecting

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430w mono 108,000
450w mono 110,000
540w mono 130,000

Mc4 connector .... 1000
Mc4 2 way connector .... 4000
Mc4 3 way connector .... 6000

Foreign pro solar roof mount set (4.6m rail, Lfoots , end & mid clamps) which cab comfortably take upto 4 units of 600w big solar s ...... 60,000


Also available:
-Programmable auto voltage 63a LCD devices
-AC / DC Surge protect
-DC breakers (40,63,125a) range
-Mppt solar controllers
-PWM solar controllers
-Neatly used Victron 12v 700w multiplus inverter
-Programmable timer switch (16 & 30a) range
-Solar water heaters
-Solar water pumps
-Tubular batteries Distilled water & Electrolytes
-Lithium batteries etc ....


For further enquiry & transactions,
,
Smartcell global services
CALL ONLY:: 081-350-31951
WHATSAPP::: http://.us/w/?c=a46ea5

vta2008:


You do well. Thanks a lot. 👏😊

No worries bros. We are all learning and contributing by rubbing minds and thoughts.

zeestone99:


Yes you need protective devices.
Dm me for prices

Call/chat - 08117398294

Ok boss.

mangolpupa:


No worries bros. We are all learning and contributing by rubbing minds and thoughts.

Thanks for sharing your trick to get the perfect shape for the earth rod.

I will copy your style.

Yyy

Pls, is this charger good to charge lithium lp04 battery? If not which one can one get? Thanks.

So this was in the news recently, batteries altering the environment and leading to the closure of a school.

Read on and take heed and most importantly be more environmentally aware