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    Masvingo got a reaction from Lazarus in New to Solar - 5KwH system planning   
    @Lazarus art solar has panels cheaper per rand than that i think. in addition if you're taking to zim then you should consider getting a tax invoice to get vat refund at the border. I've decided on the art solar 310 watt mono solar panel for 1,605 rands (incl VAT), they have a collection point in Joburg.  Am also getting MPP Solar PIP 5048 GK inverter which is basically an Axpert VMIII. Lastly am still working on batteries, at this point it's going to be 4 x 100ah batteries for affordability. 
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    Masvingo got a reaction from Coulomb in SOL-I-AX-5NB and Pylontech 3000 Compatibility   
    hello, i think you'll have better look looking up posts using the phrase axpert MKS II. my understanding is that it's the same and is also the PIP-5048MG. i bought the exact same inverter and will be using it for domestic use as well in Zim. 
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    Masvingo reacted to Samsed in Mecer Model SOL-I-AX-5NB for sale   
    Inverter sold, thx Masvingo.
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    Masvingo got a reaction from Kudzai in Newbie here! Be kind 😃   
    @Kudzai don't know of any software for that but i've found plenty of excel type files to design solar panel, battery bank and inverter size. Can send you some via pm if you like. I know there's one excel spreadsheet under downloads here as well, can't quite remember title but i've got that one too. Also i've used the link below: https://www.altestore.com/store/calculators/off_grid_calculator/ they have a lot of good youtube videos as well. 
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    Masvingo got a reaction from Gerrie in New to Solar - 5KwH system planning   
    @Gerrie i haven't bought yet but having searched this forum really good it appears the seasoned members are installing their panels with good things to say. 
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    Masvingo reacted to Lazarus in New to Solar - 5KwH system planning   
    Hi All
    Very new to solar. I will give you details or what I have and where I got them from. please can someone also comment on my choice of batteries.
    2 X 325W Poly solar panels from Vital Sat solar Klopperpark Barbara road Isando. 063 133 4022 (R1800 each)
    4 x Enertec 105AH 12 volts deep cycle batteries from a guy called Barry 083 267 4585 (R1850 each) Battery world  in Wynberg just outside Alexandra.
    1 x 5kva inverter and charge controller from a friend.
    Can someone else advise on the choice of batteries that I have. a friend has been using these for some time now and is happy so far. Can you recommend anything else?
    I want to add 2 more panels and 2 batteries. any advice will be appreciated.