NewStats: 3,263,950 , 8,182,059 topics. Date: Monday, 09 June 2025 at 01:05 AM 42332f

BigDickProblems:

Pls a quick question, the Solar is 300Watts 12V right?

No bro, the spec of the solar is as exactly as it is written on the picture I ed, that's the max reading you'll get if you use a multimeter (under standard conditions), but it's okay if you get values not less than -10%, i mean you might not get the values at the back but you should get something close during the day.

Hydronium:


Well then 🙏🏿

I talked to them this morning and I was told their "handler" was unable to send the package over to Akure today as the designated driver didn't get enough engers, I made them understand how unhappy I am and they promised it should be delivered latest by Monday, we will see how that goes.
I asked if they could add one more, but they said the one I ordered has already been packaged and sent to their "handler", I'll update again on Monday.

Hydronium:


I appreciate.
What part of Arakale did you get it from? I'd like to visit the place tomorrow and see if I can get better prices. Novel solar have been trying to push their only products (180w) on me @55k per one for that matter

I don't know the streets of Akure so we'll even as I have been here for some time, but coming from Adegbola, the garage where people board Lagos buses, at that junction, turn to the right, the road leading down to Arakale, keep going until you're at the next roundabout, then continue like you're going towards the market, it is the first solar store youll see by your right.
I'll include the numbers on the receipt here, that should help.

Babatundehy:

I talked to them this morning and I was told their "handler" was unable to send the package over to Akure today as the designated driver didn't get enough engers, I made them understand how unhappy I am and they promised it should be delivered latest by Monday, we will see how that goes.
I asked if they could add one more, but they said the one I ordered has already been packaged and sent to their "handler", I'll update again on Monday.

grateful for the . They should have done better. incidentally, I placed my order today, and was told it'd be delivered tomorrow or Monday at the latest. So we'll see.

Hydronium:


grateful for the . They should have done better. incidentally, I made my order today, and was told it'd be delivered tomorrow or Monday at the latest. So we'll see.

Yeah, we'll see what happens.

Babatundehy:

I don't know the streets of Akure so we'll even as I have been here for some time, but coming from Adegbola, the garage where people board Lagos buses, at that junction, turn to the right, the road leading down to Arakale, keep going until you're at the next roundabout, then continue like you're going towards the market, it is the first solar store youll see by your right.
I'll include the numbers on the receipt here, that should help.

Many thanks bro. I took a risk and ordered from Alaba intl today. Should be on ground tomorrow. went for 550W, 49V Canadian solar.

Okay bro, that's also a good choice, Canadian solar s are popular.

Hydronium:


Also, do you think it's wise to use a 550W 48v jinko . Or will it be better to combine 200W 24v in series? I'm presently considering which to go for.

No one has answered this question here, @ Babatundehy

2) Also, Babatundehy, can I use the outdoor direct socket I use for my petrol generator to power my house and do the same for power station?

3) I have read that charging via solar can be slow...how fast is it to charge with solar ...like the 550 watts hydronium is looking at.

twosquare:
No one has answered this question here, @ Babatundehy

2) Also, Babatundehy, can I use the outdoor direct socket I use for my petrol generator to power my house and do the same for power station?

3) I have read that charging via solar can be slow...how fast is it to charge with solar ...like the 550 watts hydronium is looking at.

1.Depends on the efficiency of the s and how much space you have on your roof. If the two s are very efficient, placed well and space isn't a problem then the series connection will work just as good as the single . Some people don't have so much space for two so they use a , some are thinking something could go wrong and to minimise losses they rather use two s (lose one instead of two). What's important is whatever the combination you choose, don't be too close to the max voltage the delta two can take (60 volts).
2. Definitely bro, it is what i plan to use, that's the proper way to use a power station, with your solar connected it becomes a solar generator. I have connected mine to the mains and all has worked good, I've run all my appliances (besides AC and pressing iron) through this plug and all has been fine, neater this way.
3. It is actually not slow, Hydronium is looking to max out the solar input of his delta, that's about 500 watts at less than 60 volts max, it is why he's going with the single 550 watts 48v, charging at 500 watts isn't slow, you might think it's slow because Ecoflow has crazy charging speeds through AC (when set to maximum charging speed), many power stations out there will not even take up to 400 watts through AC, the same reason you will see many other brands taking up to 3.5hrs to fully charge with AC. Let me add that you shouldn't always set your power station to charge at the maximum speed, it is not supposed to work that way, only do this when you need to, be easy on the batteries and transistors. Charging with solar should take about 2.5hrs on days the weather is nice.
You need not worry about fully charging it with solar s, especially if your load isn't up to the solar input and your power station is above say 20 percent, you can have your load connected and then charge from solar simultaneously, e.g your total load is 350 watts, power station is 20 percent charged, and your is sending the unit 450 watts, then you can run your appliances without damage to battery, load should not exceed power coming through the if power station is low. You can find this on the Ecoflow app FAQ, I think website too.

Thanks for the quick response. Final clarification at the bold. Does it work like inverters, where one can set the priority of taking power from solar power directly rather than the battery?

Babatundehy:


1.Depends on the efficiency of the s and how much space you have on your roof. If the two s are very efficient, placed well and space isn't a problem then the series connection will work just as good as the single . Some people don't have so much space for two so they use a , some are thinking something could go wrong and to minimise losses they rather use two s (lose one instead of two). What's important is whatever the combination you choose, don't be too close to the max voltage the delta two can take (60 volts).
2. Definitely bro, it is what i plan to use, that's the proper way to use a power station, with your solar connected it becomes a solar generator. I have connected mine to the mains and all has worked good, I've run all my appliances (besides AC and pressing iron) through this plug and all has been fine, neater this way.
3. It is actually not slow, Hydronium is looking to max out the solar input of his delta, that's about 500 watts at less than 60 volts max, it is why he's going with the single 550 watts 48v, charging at 500 watts isn't slow, you might think it's slow because Ecoflow has crazy charging speeds through AC (when set to maximum charging speed), many power stations out there will not even take up to 400 watts through AC, the same reason you will see many other brands taking up to 3.5hrs to fully charge with AC. Let me add that you shouldn't always set your power station to charge at the maximum speed, it is not supposed to work that way, only do this when you need to, be easy on the batteries and transistors. Charging with solar should take about 2.5hrs on days the weather is nice.
You need not worry about fully charging it with solar s, especially if your load isn't up to the solar input and your power station is above say 20 percent, you can have your load connected and then charge from solar simultaneously, e.g your total load is 350 watts, power station is 20 percent charged, and your is sending the unit 450 watts, then you can run your appliances without damage to battery, load should not exceed power coming through the if power station is low. You can find this on the Ecoflow app FAQ, I think website too.

twosquare:
Thanks for the quick response. Final clarification at the bold. Does it work like inverters, where one can set the priority of taking power from solar power directly rather than the battery?
To be clearer, No, you can't make it do that literally, it does it automatically, it'll do it automatically if your total load doesn't exceed power coming from the , especially when your battery is low, I take low to be less than 10 percent. Why it is advised in the manual and on the Power station app to not have a total load more than the solar input (power from ) while charging and discharging through solar simultaneously.

Laughnow419:


sorry. my boss them no vex.

it is actually a very good price at 1.5 million o. omo no be joke.
newer Ecoflow can also be expanded u don't need an engineer. They can do turn by turn charging just like bluetti ep900 to reduce nepa bill.
Im so happy these companies are in Nigeria. I personally begged Ecoflow on their official youtube handle to have a branch here and sell for us in Nigeria. I personally adviced them to sell on jumia. Before now these things were very very expensive especially with importation.
The only problem I have with all solar generators is repair. We don't have repairers here.
In Port Harcourt here when I went to spar and shoprite they don't even know what is a solar generator how much more to repair. I was explaining and explaining.

What can you say about Anker Solix Power Stations? Are they as reliable as Ecoflow and Bluetti Power Stations?

Hydronium:


Many thanks bro. I took a risk and ordered from Alaba intl today. Should be on ground tomorrow. went for 550W, 49V Canadian solar.

Did your solar arrive? Still waiting on Gadgetworld to deliver the cable.

Babatundehy:

Did your solar arrive? Still waiting on Gadgetworld to deliver the cable.

I just collected my cable at Esso. Did you get yours yet?

How did you connect your river pro to your mains? A 13amps plug?

Hydronium:

I just collected my cable at Esso. Did you get yours yet?

How did you connect your river pro to your mains? A 13amps plug?

I got mine, the criminals at Gadgetworld sent me a cable with one of the mc4 connectors broken, they tried to glue it together, i called them and they itted they glued it as it doesn't affect the functionality of the cable, that sounded very funny to me, it is why i never do these things if it's not konga or JUMIA, Nigerian business folks always find ways to be funny, customer's satisfaction is the last thing they consider.
Yeah, you'll use a 13amps plug like the AC plug that came with the unit, I brought a roadside technician to hook up my today qnf he was talking about cutting the cable I paid 24k for and ing it with the ends of the 4mm solar extension cable I got, instead of just getting two pairs of mc4 connectors and installing them on both ends of the extension cable, with his proposed connection stlye, what happens when it rains?

Babatundehy:

I got mine, the criminals at Gadgetworld sent me a cable with one of the mc4 connectors broken, they tried to glue it together, i called them and they itted they glued it as it doesn't affect the functionality of the cable, that sounded very funny to me, it is why i never do these things if it's not konga or JUMIA, Nigerian business folks always find ways to be funny, customer's satisfaction is the last thing they consider.
Yeah, you'll use a 13amps plug like the AC plug that came with the unit, I brought a roadside technician to hook up my today qnf he was talking about cutting the cable I paid 24k for and ing it with the ends of the 4mm solar extension cable I got, instead of just getting two pairs of mc4 connectors and installing them on both ends of the extension cable, with his proposed connection stlye, what happens when it rains?

oh goodness! Can't believe they'd do such a thing.
Mine looked intact but I'm yet to test it.
In the morning I'll find a technician. Incidentally I didn't buy extra MC4 connectors for the extension cable.
We'll see how it goes. Sorry about your cable.

Hydronium:


oh goodness! Can't believe they'd do such a thing.
Mine looked intact but I'm yet to test it.
In the morning I'll find a technician. Incidentally I didn't buy extra MC4 connectors for the extension cable.
We'll see how it goes. Sorry about your cable.

Yeah, the cable works, I tested it yesterday about 5:30pm while holding up the solar , gave me 158 watts, that's okay. I'm in search of a technician too, will get one today to install the on the roof and be done with it.

Hydronium:


oh goodness! Can't believe they'd do such a thing.
Mine looked intact but I'm yet to test it.
In the morning I'll find a technician. Incidentally I didn't buy extra MC4 connectors for the extension cable.
We'll see how it goes. Sorry about your cable.

Did you get an electrician to set it up for you ?

They're all crazy.
First one was calling crazy prices. Another gave excuses.
finally, One told me he could do it only to bring someone else to start doing the work. That one said he wanted to go buy extra cable and disappeared. The electrician himself disappeared too until this evening. Ive gone to buy the extra cables myself and trunking pipe. The electrician will work on the mains while I will do the rest, I mean, the delta 2 is plugnplay for that matter.

Hydronium:
They're all crazy.
First one was calling crazy prices. Another gave excuses.
finally, One told me he could do it only to bring someone else to start doing the work. That one said he wanted to go buy extra cable and disappeared. The electrician himself disappeared too until this evening. Ive gone to buy the extra cables myself and trunking pipe. The electrician will work on the mains while I will do the rest, I mean, the delta 2 is plugnplay for that matter.

Similar experience here, i found 4 "electricians" and all 4 disappeared, two wouldn't answer my call, I was determined to do it today so I went back to the store where I bought the solar , asked the woman to find me a very good electrician.
A guy in his finals in FUTA (electrical electronics) came, he's been in the solar installation thing for a while, I told him I have the extension cable (4mm 10 meters) and the 1 meter MC4 to XT60 cable, this guy got the other things needed at the arakale store, 63amp changeover, 13amps plug, wires, trunk, clips, total was 13,000.
We left for my place at about 11am, this guy did a very good job, neat connections, I couldn't be more pleased, if you're interested, I could share his . My river 2 pro is finally connected to my mains the right way, I can still use my generator and power from the grid, and both to charge the river 2 pro. I am very confident in his skills, he's good, I paid him 20k, was happy to give him 1k extra for transportation back.

Babatundehy:

Similar experience here, i found 4 "electricians" and all 4 disappeared, two wouldn't answer my call, I was determined to do it today so I went back to the store where I bought the solar , asked the woman to find me a very good electrician.
A guy in his finals in FUTA (electrical electronics) came, he's been in the solar installation thing for a while, I told him I have the extension cable (4mm 10 meters) and the 1 meter MC4 to XT60 cable, this guy got the other things needed at the arakale store, 63amp changeover, 13amps plug, wires, trunk, clips, total was 13,000.
We left for my place at about 11am, this guy did a very good job, neat connections, I couldn't be more pleased, if you're interested, I could share his . My river 2 pro is finally connected to my mains the right way, I can still use my generator and power from the grid, and both to charge the river 2 pro. I am very confident in his skills, he's good, I paid him 20k, was happy to give him 1k extra for transportation back.

Nice job there brother. You'll soon realise that that generator is gonna be a liability to you since the Ecoflow will do a better job. My simple advice is to sell off that generator and buy a solar to charge the Ecoflow daily, even when you're not at home.

Debroslink:


Nice job there brother. You'll soon realise that that generator is gonna be a liability to you since the Ecoflow will do a better job. My simple advice is to sell off that generator and buy a solar to charge the Ecoflow daily, even when you're not at home.

Yeah I have not used my generator for weeks even before today, can't be fueling my car at the gas station with a frown and also buying into gallons for my generator, I go quick old 😂, I got the solar and it's been installed, a power station without a solar isn't really an escape from PHCN or Petrol.

Babatundehy:

Similar experience here, i found 4 "electricians" and all 4 disappeared, two wouldn't answer my call, I was determined to do it today so I went back to the store where I bought the solar , asked the woman to find me a very good electrician.
A guy in his finals in FUTA (electrical electronics) came, he's been in the solar installation thing for a while, I told him I have the extension cable (4mm 10 meters) and the 1 meter MC4 to XT60 cable, this guy got the other things needed at the arakale store, 63amp changeover, 13amps plug, wires, trunk, clips, total was 13,000.
We left for my place at about 11am, this guy did a very good job, neat connections, I couldn't be more pleased, if you're interested, I could share his . My river 2 pro is finally connected to my mains the right way, I can still use my generator and power from the grid, and both to charge the river 2 pro. I am very confident in his skills, he's good, I paid him 20k, was happy to give him 1k extra for transportation back.

Awesome! happy to know you've sorted it out.

The electrician later ed me and they placed the PV and connected it. But when we plugged it to the Delta 2, it didn't charge. I'm wondering if it's because it was about 6pm already. So I'll try it again tomorrow when the sun's up. My mains has been sorted out as well, so my entire house is lit up for now. I've given out my gen so I used the existing changeover for the delta 2. Not entirely bad job here tho.

I am curious as to why people on this thread don't go for inverters, batteries, and solar s setups.

Honest and insightful answers will do.

Thanks.

Hydronium:


Awesome! happy to know you've sorted it out.

The electrician later ed me and they placed the PV and connected it. But when we plugged it to the Delta 2, it didn't charge. I'm wondering if it's because it was about 6pm already. So I'll try it again tomorrow when the sun's up. My mains has been sorted out as well, so my entire house is lit up for now. I've given out my gen so I used the existing changeover for the delta 2. Not entirely bad job here tho.

That's cool, I'll keep my generator, no giving it out 😂, could be because the sun was down then, at about 6:06pm today the river 2 pro ed 0 watt from the solar , see how it goes tomorrow. Artisans fit kill person with promising to show up and failing, not to mention them having terrible skills and still going for the job 😂.

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Babatundehy:

Yeah I have not used my generator for weeks even before today, can't be fueling my car at the gas station with a frown and also buying into gallons for my generator, I go quick old 😂, I got the solar and it's been installed, a power station without a solar isn't really an escape from PHCN or Petrol.

Oh yes! A power station without a solar isn't really an escape from PHCN or petrol. Na the problem wey I dey face for my Video Game Centre currently be that. My fear from inception is that I could install the solar s and get to the shop on a certain day to realise that they have been moved from the roof. But, from the setback have experienced this month, I just have to be optimistic that awon omo lile will show mercy

Ojuroye:


Oh yes! A power station without a solar isn't really an escape from PHCN or petrol. Na the problem wey I dey face for my Video Game Centre currently be that. My fear from inception is that I could install the solar s and get to the shop on a certain day to realise that they have been moved from the roof. But, from the setback have experienced this month, I just have to be optimistic that awon omo lile will show mercy

Yeah bro, your fear is valid, street vigilante no dey that area?

twosquare:
I am curious as to why people on this thread don't go for inverters, batteries, and solar s setups.

Honest and insightful answers will do.

Thanks.

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Cc Babatundehy
Hydronium
Debroslink

twosquare:


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Cc Babatundehy
Hydronium
Debroslink

honest truth, we're just a minority who sees the future. In the city where I stay for instance, the crop of people who know about power stations or even LiFePo battery technology is less than 5% (I'm being modest). Most people are keen on how to buy the next tubular battery (feels like you're getting more for your money due to its size).

Also, Nigerians are used to and more comfortable buying and setting up individual units of their system (battery, charge controller, solar etc). They feel that's the only way it'd work well; anything in a compact form is bound to fail, crack under load etc. It's like choosing to buy and couple the different part of an analog landline when someone is handing you a sleek S24 ultra...

twosquare:


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Cc Babatundehy
Hydronium
Debroslink

Hydronium couldn't say it better, this is the future, not those huge batteries you can't discharge more than 50 percent and need hundreds of s to charge over many hours. People just think a large system filled with huge lead acid nonsense, inverters and charge controllers will last longer 😂, when they look at the unnecessary kilogrammes in a corner of their house they're like oh yeah that's what I got with a million naira 🫢
This is compact, better tech ( can't play with the BMS), very lightweight, and a lot more efficient than the traditional thing, it's the future.

Babatundehy:

That's cool, I'll keep my generator, no giving it out 😂, could be because the sun was down then, at about 6:06pm today the river 2 pro ed 0 watt from the solar , see how it goes tomorrow. Artisans fit kill person with promising to show up and failing, not to mention them having terrible skills and still going for the job 😂.

Please my 550W is averaging 250W under load. Have I not bought market bayii?

Hydronium:


honest truth, we're just a minority who sees the future. In the city where I stay for instance, the crop of people who know about power stations or even LiFePo battery technology is less than 5% (I'm being modest). Most people are keen on how to buy the next tubular battery (feels like you're getting more for your money due to its size).

Also, Nigerians are used to and more comfortable buying and setting up individual units of their system (battery, charge controller, solar etc). They feel that's the only way it'd work well; anything in a compact form is bound to fail, crack under load etc. It's like choosing to buy and couple the different part of an analog landline when someone is handing you a sleek S24 ultra...

I, too, want something compact. I asked and was skeptical because of the bolded...that's why I am still holding back on exploring the power station option. I think my first experience with it was sighting it with these welders. I know they connect it to something like a box they can move around sha. But my mind no too dey there then that it was a power station.

Thanks for replying.