nelian

OK, thank you everyone. OK, I can safely say that I have a 5kv hybrid 24v system, currently running 4x200ah batteries, giving me a total of 400ah. So, as I mentioned, it was mainly to combat the load shedding, and in all honesty, we haven't had that many occasions, however, the original 2xbatteries weren't lasting 4hrs (Unless I switched off all the lights) so added the two additional batteries, which worked fine for a couple of rounds. But of late, it doesn't seem to be lasting more than 2hrs. So they have been running completely flat. Had the installer come out, and he tested the batteries, and said they were fine... So based on all the feedback, it seems these batteries are toast... because we ran them below the 50% SOC... ok... load shedding starts tonight, let see how they run...

All 4 are the same make. Gold shine 12v200ah

I just relaying what is on the inverter panel. Currently 119w pulling 3A... or am I just looking at this wrong?

Hi Guys, I have a feeling that this questions has been asked, but was unable to find anything using the search function, so please accept my apologies if it has been asked before. Installed a system purely to combat the load shedding, with the view to install panels at a later stage. So it is a 5kva Hybrid system, currently connected to 4 200mah Gel batteries. The system is just under a year old. (Bought two additional batteries 6months ago - total of 4) Currently we drawing around 450w (4-5amp) during load shedding. Based on that, how long should the the batteries last? I just went to https://www.digikey.co.za/en/resources/conversion-calculators/conversion-calculator-battery-life According to this calculation on 800 ah (I assume this is correct with 4x 200ah batteries) consuming 12A, should have 66hrs of usage... but there is no way I getting anywhere close to that amount... So wondering what I am doing wrong?