Chloe

Here's 2 more:

https://solarbatteryexperts.co.za/product/14kwh-lithium-ion-50-off-sale-free-shipping/?fbclid=IwAR1BbZ0iZWIEi_I65mrv0ix14U320It0M_G3inbCbuerpI-eu8U1LqtsTEs

And

https://wholesale-solar.co.za/product/6kw-lithium-ion-batteries-back-to-school-50-off-sale/?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=shp&utm_network=u&utm_mobile=0&utm_creative=572770717178&utm_position&utm_random=11246342280207977292&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8vSOBhCkARIsAGdp6RQ8ROAJJMs6hLsCRrZTmme4dS5KMp_XWBXZXUHF5lVmcbiiqXPhgBoaAnBVEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=smart+shopping+-+za+(2)&utm_ad_group_id=820886&utm_campaign_id=877880&utm_prod_id=6916&fbclid=IwAR03fgpgjfXXdg2wqPVGNaBeZkd2HcVza5vJOxxiC2iL593vsMsbpMPHxsg

10 minutes ago, WAP said:

I have sent him an email yes. Still waiting on a reply. Thing is the quote above is supplied by my local sparky that does all my work. I know him well and he doesn't seem too keen on me ordering and him only doing installation. It is what it is at this stage. Also got another quote from a well known individual on this forum. Way more expensive and also not the products i would like.

It is a very good price for the installation, most guys would charge R12 000-R15 000 for a 8kw Sunsynk. To me the equipment seem a bit expensive.

22 minutes ago, WAP said:

Ok i got a quote. Anyone have any opinions ?

I know inverter and battery can be sourced for cheaper if i supply it.

Have you tried contacting the Powerforum-store I'm sure Steve would beable to offer better pricing.

Sunsynk inverters blend power so they can supplement from the grid if the load is to high.

We have a gas stove/oven that works well for us. 

Most new inverters comes with a wifi dongle and you can monitor everything via an app but the apps can't switch loads on and off yet.

On the main page there's a banner or under commercial suppliers you'll find it.

You won't go wrong with a Sunsynk. For your loads I would suggest the 8kw or if funds is a problem start with a 5kw and add another at a later stage, hey we all had to start somewhere... We started just with the 5kw Sunsynk inverter got Hubble batteries a month or so later and later the panels. Running completely off grid now with a normal geyser, water pumps, borehole pump, fridges and so forth but I do have a gas stove/oven.

You could always have a chat to Steve from Powerforum-store he's really helpful when it comes to  explaining things.

Kilowatt Labs Sirius Super Capasitor Batteries is available locally.

How long was the batteries installed before you picked up the problem? Did your installer balance the batteries after installing them?

I have 2 Hubble batteries(we had to balance them) with a Sunsynk running without any problems.

On 2021/04/27 at 7:36 PM, HennieJH said:

Where can one buy these low power geyser elements?

Most hardware stores should have them.

19 hours ago, Achmat said:

Any indication on local consumer pricing? 

Only available next week 

On 2021/04/08 at 11:34 AM, Achmat said:

Sunsynk is testing their 12kw 3 phase inverters. Maybe try contacting one of their local agents to find out a release date for SA. 

The Sunsynk 10kW 3 phase will be available from next week. The 8kW and 12kW has not arrived yet.

1 hour ago, Richard Mackay said:

The non essential load supply will switch on when power is available. If you have a lot of PV panels then it can deliver a lot of power. So no need to reduce the size of your element before you see how much power is available. Those without a non essential output reduce their geyser element size so it won't overload the inverter if other loads are also on.

That's true but I know a lot of people who have more than one geyser and at 3/4kWh per geyser thr draw is to much even as a non essential load. 

But then again I run the entire house from my 5.5 Sunsynk inverter including the geyser, pumps and the occasional lawnmower... 

1 hour ago, Bobster said:

I am constantly amazed by the appliances that are available these days. New fridges, dishwashers even tumble driers are so much more efficient now due to smarter electronics and better motors.
 

Very true, I have gone from an average of 50 units a day down to 10 units with my geyser permanently on and a gas stove but 3 times the fridges.

I think that's most of these installers are just out for a quick buck, no after sale service so they really don't care if it works properly.

That's why I opted to buy my equipment and just get someone to do the installation according to what I wanted. I can fone my installer anytime day or night and he's always willing to help.

He also did not charge me R10 000-R15 000 per day like some do.

Rather go with the Sunsynk, up until very recently Microcare inverters weren't compatible with lithium batteries. As far as I know to date they only work with Hubble batteries and they don't have full comms either.

20 minutes ago, Metalcut said:

Busy hooking up hubble x-100 to my infini 3k+
Does anybody know if I have to enable this:   Activate Li-Fe battery while commissioning

Or what does it do?

Thanks!

 

Yes in short but if you need more details:

21 hours ago, SolarNoob1 said:

I have no experience in solar or electrics, but i'd like to learn. I am looking for an affodable beginner kit (or list of parts) that is scalable if possible - hoping panels and batteries can be added to and not replaced, but I don't know! 

Any help on where to start or what to read would be much appreciated. 

 

Many Thanks

Welcome @SolarNoob1, you'll find lots of useful information on this forum if you browse a bit.

Make sure your fridges/freezers are A++ because some older freezers can use up to 2kW. We recently replaced a front loader washing machine that used 2.5kWh with a top loader of 350w.

You could install an Efergy energy meter in your Db and monitor your usage that way. It would give a  good indication of peak loads and average usage.

Yes the inverter requires a reference voltage either via the grid or via a battery.

And now this :

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/386776-eskom-to-hike-electricity-prices-by-over-15.html

Yes they are doing system upgrades. 

Apparently they have a 3 year warranty not a 2 years. From the suppliers: "The Giter 48V  batteries are only compatible with the Kodak OG-5.48, OG-PLUS-5.48 and OG-7.2"

Datasheet_EN_G2500-24 G2500-48_V01.01122020 (2).pdf