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Reviving the thread. Looking at a luxpower and Kodak How is the new inverter doing? Did you ever figure out what the fault was?

Thanks for this unfortunately my budget does not allow for a complete new setup at the moment.

I think if i had a spare electric geyser i would do something similar and add an extra panel or two to keep it warm...

Have a sunpays 1kw inverter that is out of warranty and needs repair. I don't mind shipping across country to someone who can diagnose and possibly fix it. Any leads be grateful

Our house doesn't use much elec. At least i think lol We have gas stoves and gas geyset. In summer running two small airbnb units we use about 250-300units a month (believe thats 300kw?). Problem 1: We use quite a bit of gas to hear up our water in the winter when it drops to about 5-8c outside in the mornings. The pipes are exposed outside so water is pretty damn cold. Pipe insulation seems costly at R100 per meter and we would need at least 50m. To help reduce our gas bill was thinking of installation of an ITS FP 2.0m² Vertical Flat Plate Solar Collector or black hdpe piping to preheat the water a bit? For the house we are looking at a 6kw Lux power with a 5kw dyness battery and 6 to 8 panels. We think this might be fine for now. We use fireplaces for heat. In saying this, is there a better cost effective solution besides doing the above mentioned water gas geyser preheater? We dont have an electric geyser anywhere on the property. Any advice be grateful.

<profanity snipped by mods> But to be ultra specific, its actually R 13k Please note the space between the R and numbers

Be great to get a photo. Could very well ve interested but as a two year old, out of warranty etc R13600 feels high for a second hand battery. Reasonable price be appreciated

Miscalculated. Thought was R12600 per battery. R13600 per 2yr old battery ..

Seems brand new ones go for R15600 from the power forum store. Extra R3600 gets you a brand spanking new one with warranty etc.

A little off topic but what is"going HV"

So users say non existent customer service. Looked at their website not even an address or phone number. Comes with a 2 yr warranty but i guess that's impossible since you cant send them anywhere lol. I wouldn't be surprised if they are gone in a few months

I came across this unit on Takealot. The price point of R8200 or so for 3kw inverter and battery seems too good to be true yet the reviews seem to be good. I see on the new model it won't handle an temporary loads ovwr 3kw, so maybe this why it that affordable? Be great to hear members thoughts and perhaps better options. https://www.takealot.com/navasolar-trolley-inverter-3kw-24vdc-2560wh-lifepo4-sa-outlets/PLID92940182

Any over voltage events from the readings? Please post

Thanks! Any good products you can recommend or that jave served you well? @Mauritius B I know AliExpress can be hit and miss.

what supplier do you use on aliexpress? how long is your average delivery?

Like the topic says where do you buy your smart home sensors etc? So far my go to has been robofactory. Takealot for my ezviz cameras I use home assistant and mainly sonoff ZigBee

@craig777do you perhaps have a link to thread you mentioned above of the guy installed for the Coc?

Looking for advice from any Electrians out there. Does this setup comply? I have a Electrian who can come and do the Coc but I would like to get it right before he comes out as not to waste his time.

Thanks. Our average usage is 250 watts with a few hours at around 400-600w. It mainly runs our electronics smart TV and laptops There are the occasional spikes of around 1.8kw for one or two seconds several times a day but that's about it. From a new fridge.

Apologies, i didnt understand that sentance above. would these do the trick? cant find 12v, only 32v https://www.livestainable.co.za/product/victron-energy-fuse-holder-for-mega-fuse/ https://www.livestainable.co.za/product/victron-energy-midi-fuse-125a-32v-package-of-5-pcs/

This looks like a completely different fuse and holder. That fuse looks tiny.

Thanks for the info. I was recommend this product for solar by the electrician at the the electrical shop. I will double check with them again tomorrow.

Did a quick search on chatgpt 4.5 and got this from the interwebs. The MCE 22X58 500V 100kV 100A gG/gL cylindrical fuse is designed for general protection against overloads and short circuits in both AC and DC applications1. This means it can be used with your DC battery system. Oddly enough makro sells them for the Axpert inverter https://www.makro.co.za/electronics-computers/wifi-networking/accessories/accessories/100a-22-x-58mm-fuse-100ka-500v-ac-or-dc---for-use-with-axpert-inverter-batteries/p/5cff5087-4e51-4b32-bd33-5a5d0cbf0c99

Continueed from an old thread as I thought might be beneficial on its own thread. Got 2x 100amp cylinder ceramic fuses. For positive and negative between the battery and inverter They good enough? 12v lifepo4 axpert VM 1000

Hi quick question. If I have a 12v battery and 1000W, is not a 100amp the right current rating?