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Bump Willing to go lower R5200? This thing is just sitting here, it's useful but it's just taking up space at this point

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Pics attached. The trolley is too small for those batteries to fit in (the lead acid ones that came with it were smaller)

I'd prefer to do it here, to avoid any potential issues. https://imgur.com/a/rruebfC

3kVa Mecer Inverter Have a trolley it came with 2x Halo S100 1.2kW 12V batteries Location: Cape Town, happy to meet somewhere public, or make some sort of shipping plan etc Price: R7k Reason: Upgraded due to needing higher passthrough current capabilities No issues, there hasn't been much loadshedding - batteries bought end of Jan 23 from Powerforum Store (R13500), Inverter (R14k with other batteries) in April 2022 (was using with a trolly and Lead Acid Batteries initially) Lemme know if any more details required. It was wired into my DB for the last year or 2.

Hi All Apologies if this has been covered (from searching I've seen some answers but more JHB specific). I recently upgraded my 24V Mecer Trolly system to use Halo 100AH Lithium Batteries which is working well (aside from the batteries not actually fitting in the trolley xD) Just wondering what to do with the old Lead Acid Batteries - one seems still good, the other seems a bit dodgy. Is there somewhere to sell this stuff, or does it need to be given away for free, and for both, where in CT?

Yeah by "automatic" I mean running things through the inverter. But will probably split and just put a few things on it. I won't do it myself, will get someone in. Probably need another DB. Either that or "direct", not switchover. This part isn't the concern, I get there will be an installation effort and cost. My concern is more finding an appropriate inverter that is silent/quiet and that preferably doesn't break the bank. Agree with the 3kW + small db, just which one won't make a noise, as the only silent options (that I'm seeing at least) are hybrid inverters in the ~R20k range.

I think I'd split it and feed only some breakers, preferably with automatic switchover. I could put everything on though, not an issue as it's just me here so I know not to turn on the stove etc. Not sure to be honest, I just don't see fanless options that aren't Hybrid inverters. The other Solis inverters (which according to datasheets are cooled passively) look like they aren't for battery systems and are for just for grid tied solar systems, but maybe I'm not understanding the options well enough. The terminology seems strange but from googling it seems I need either an Off Grid (like the Axpert ones) or a Hybrid. Not because I need a Hybrid/can ever get solar, but just because there's options with passive cooling that don't make a noise. Correct me if I'm wrong though (or point me in some direction to research).

Yeah I've been doing some research, still not sure what to get tbh. Solis also have fanless stuff, but (and my knowledge on the topic isn't great) I think I need the Hybrid one ( https://powerforum-store.co.za/collections/inverters/products/solis-energy-storage-6kw-hybrid-5g-inverter-with-dc-switch) which isn't super cheap. The others I'm assuming are for solar solutions but not battery backup (guess work on my part as I don't see anything in their datasheets relating to batteries). I woulda thought the use case of being silent for being in an apartment/flat without a garage/somewhere where noise isn't a factor, would be more common. Everytime I look at this it looks like I need to spend more and more 😅

Re-evaluating my needs, probably will land up spending more. Stuff like this seems like the way to I guess, from just reading this forum: Also would it be worth using the "King" inverter instead with the 0ms switchover, or is that not necessary for PC + 3D printers? Would it be worthwhile getting a 3kVA 24V system paired with a Hubble AM4 with like the KODAK Solar Off-Grid Inverter VMIII 3kW 24V? Or is it not worth investing in a 24V system and spend more and get 5kVA 48V like in the post linked? Just in terms of noise, how loud would a system like this be, and if it's loud, what needs to be swapped out/modified? I also saw some posts swapping out fans to Noctua's which might be also a good option.

Looks like a good option to consider, thanks. Out of curiosity, which Inverters are silent? Or where to look for one.

I was looking at something else, a colleague from work recommended this https://www.geewiz.co.za/load-shedding-solutions/108831-axpert-type-pure-sine-3000va-inverter-trolley-2x-100ah-battery-8-hour-battery-life-kit-3000w-60a-mppt-solar.html which looks like it's specs are higher, unless I'm missing something, which I thought to perhaps mount the components and wire it into the DB appropriately. Also I see the enclosed batteries people are talking about on here (at a much higher price)- is there a major advantage for a simple setup like I'm looking into (never going to have solar). Just no clue on how loud it is, or whether there's something better suited. I dunno if 1kW is gonna cut it, unless I'm overestimating how much I need (2 screens, TV, Router, a dell laptop (180W PSU) , 3080 gaming rig (800W PSU, I guess it uses around 1/2 of that most the time), and a 3d Printer (500W or so) or 2), which was leading me to think 3/5kW. If my budget is too low, can raise it, was just wondering what's necessary.

Hi I'm new to this forum and new to all of this but understand a little. Living in a 2 bedroom apartment, solar is not an option (body corporate won't be happy for one and I dunno where I'd even be able to mount panels). Looking to implement some sort of system to be able to work through load shedding. Don't care about stoves or kettles or fridges, just a PC (which probably draws a bit as it mines crypto all the time. 800W PSU but I reckon it draws around 400W-500W most the time (nicehash says the GPU is drawing ~230W)), laptop, some screens, router and a 3d printer which I need to run. Maybe a TV on rare occations, the rest I can live without until after load shedding. Noise (it's gonna have to be in my living area, can't put it outside or in a garage) and space are a factor and I think the current electrical installation isn't great. I'm thinking either a 3kW or 5kW system (mostly guestimating). Solar not a future consideration. Would prefer to not break the bank, closer to 10-15k would be nice but if that's too low, I guess I can change my budget. Plugs I need on aren't all in the same place and I don't want some trolley just out in the open, want something installed by the db. I'd just like to understand where to look and what to consider. Can probably install myself, but if that's not a good idea I guess I'd get someone in. Any ideas for a starting point (even if it's another thread, just looking for up to date info)