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WinstonG

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  1. @SYC Legendary article - saved my UP5000 battery after failed firmware - thanks
  2. WinstonG replied to Jeroen's topic in Batteries
    Thank you for this information. I am having the similar issue with a UP5000 faulty BMS - warranty voided- in with segen. The battery is only 1.5years old
  3. Thanks @abd7 I am trying to find places with local stock to keep shipping down. I need 5
  4. Hello all, Could I please get a list of genuine places I can look to get some 550 panels. I am in Cape Town. Thanks
  5. Sold 6 but decided to sell last 3 = so 3 more for sale
  6. Item: Growatt SPF5000TL HVM-P inverter (off grid) with latest firmware installed Age: 4 years approx. Price: R6500.00 Payment Method Accepted: EFT or Cash Warranty: Maybe with manufacturer Packaging: Yes - original plus POP Condition: works and looks great Location: Cape Town Reason: Downscaling and I need an approved inverter for SSEG Shipping: Lets chat Collection: Yes
  7. No need any more - sorted out Approved Photovoltaic (PV) Inverter List.pdf
  8. SOLD to @RhysMcW Thanks for the great advice too
  9. 6 panels on hold for @RhysMcW
  10. All sold Item: 3 x Renesolar 250w pv panels Age: 9 years Price: 1000 per panel Payment Method Accepted: instant or EFT - clearing before collection or cash Warranty: manufacturers Packaging: none Condition: working perfectly as expected Location: Cape Town Reason: my new home cannot fit the panels as I have limited space Shipping: at your cost and risk Collection: sure after payment clears Link: https://www.ecodirect.com/Renesola-JC250M-24-Bb-250W-30V-PV-Panel-p/renesola-jc250m-24-bb.htm
  11. Hi I have a the Growatt SPF 5000 TL HVM-P and have just started using SolarAssistant ( very happy with SolarAssistant ) I have now upgraded to a hama double shielded usb2.0 cable and was just about to get Ferrite beads. My Pi 4B connects via the SolarAssistant pylontech comms cable is perfectly happy. But I am experiencing issues with the connection to the inverter - connects then drops...connects than drops - I need a stable connection to update the settings on the inverter as my wifi dongle is playing up too. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
  12. Hi I have a the Growatt SPF 5000 TL HVM-P and have just started using SolarAssistant ( very happy with SA ) But I am experiencing the exact same thing regarding connection to the inverter - connects then drops...connects than drops - I have upgraded to a hama double shielded usb2.0 cable and was just about to get Ferrite beads....hmmm so it could be a bigger issue. My Pi 4B connected via the SA pylontech cable is perfectly happy. But I need a stable connection to update the settings on the inverter as my wifi dongle is playing up too. So would also love some assistance
  13. Hey I am having the exact same issue - not too sure what other options will work as a data logger (my inverter is a growatt SPF 5000TL HVM-P - connected to a pylontech UP5000) Any one have any suggestions please Actually I hard reset my home router to defaults - still cannot get into the dongle ip address - but its sending data again
  14. Item: 4 X SonX 260ah AGM batteries Age: 6 years Price: R1500 each Payment Method Accepted: EFT/Cash Warranty: None Packaging: None Condition: Used but in great condition. Location: Blouberg Cape Town Reason: Upgraded to Lithium Shipping: For buyers account. SUPER HEAVY Collection: EFT Payment upfront or Cash On Collection SonX 260D is an AGM deep-cycle battery with 10 years floating design life, specially designed for frequent cyclic discharge use. By using thick grid & specific paste plates the battery has 30% more cyclic life time than standby batteries. Applications include solar & wind energy systems, golf carts, electric wheelchairs, etc. Technical Specifications Cells Per Unit : 6 Voltage Per Unit : 12 Capacity : 260Ah@10hr-rate to 1.80V per cell @25oC Weight Approx. : 74.0 Kg Max. Discharge Current : 2600 A (5 sec) Internal Resistance : Approx. 3.5 mΩ Operating Temperature Range : Discharge: -20 ~60, Charge: 0oC~50oC Storage: -20oC~60oC Normal Operating Temperature Range : 25oC±5oC Float charging Voltage : 13.6 to 13.8 VDC/unit Average at 25oC Recommended Maximum Charging Current Limit : 78A Equalization and Cycle Service : 14.6 to 14.8 VDC/unit Average at 25oC Self Discharge : VRLA batteries can be stored for more than 6 months at 25oC. Self-discharge ratio less than 3% per month at 25oC. Please charge batteries before using. Terminal : Terminal F14 Container Material : A.B.S. (UL94-HB) , Flammability resistance of UL94-V1 can be available upon request. Dimensions : Dimension: 520(L)×268(W)×220(H)mm

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