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Thank you for the response Krokkodil: ECCO 2200W is my current inverter and no it is not moving with me. The Lithium installation is: To supply a Goodwe 4.6KW inverter = 23,898.60 To supply a Pylontech US 3000 3.5KWH battery = 17,500.00 To install the inverter = 7,000.00 material required for the installation = 4,380.00 And then VAT must still be added.

I agree two inverters were probably overkill for the current installation and yes the batteries are at end of life and are being replaced with exactly the same as before. Yes the inverters were installed at the same time. However, I am moving to a new townhouse, so I am doing an installation from scratch now, thus I am looking for the best approach for my new installation. There is nothing existing at the new home.

Dear Richard, Thank you for the response. I am no expert, thus please do advise if do not answer your question properly. Currently the setup is two inverters split between 8 deep cycle batteries and it was done in the beginning years of load shedding. The electrician placed the lights on 4 batteries and the plugs on 4 batteries. He also installed a dedicated DB board for the setup and we have a small number of dedicated red plugs. In the event of a power failure the power also kicks in automatically. This time the one electrician suggested the lithium battery (which sounds like a good solution based on longevity). He will not do a dedicated DB board and all plugs will be on the inverter, except things like geyser, stove etc. Thus no more dedicated red plugs. The other option i.e. Option 2 is essentially the exact same solution as Option 1, but it is deep cycle batteries instead of the lithium approach. JP PS thank you for the editing advice

….obviously it is: I however, AM...not ARE moving....AfriEnglish is in full force again today Could you not find the edit button! Looking forward to your advice on the best solution. JP

Dear All, I have had 8 deep cycle batteries and two inverters for several years now. The set-up has served me well. I however, are moving soon and currently have two options on the table and would value some advice. Option 1: 1 X Goodwe 4.6KW inverter + 1 X Pylontech US 3000 3.5KWH battery (Lithium Ion) + installation at just over R60K. Option 2: 1 X 3000W, 24Volt, single phase Inverter, with AC Battery Charger & Charge Controller + 8 x 12V, 100AH, High Cycle batteries (I don't have brand names which I will obtain) + installation at just over R45K. I stay alone, thus my needs are limited - but I do wish to power up a garage door motor, LED lights (whole house has LEDs), a digital piano, energy efficient fridge, a projector, computer, router and a few other small digital items (and obviously not all at the same time). My ideal is at least 4 hours of power at a time. Both systems will be solar ready for when I can later afford same. The installation would not involve an additional DB board and will be an automatic switchover. I would value your thoughts please on the best option and any other considerations which I should have. Although option one is slightly more expensive now it might be better in the long run? Many thanks JP