Greetings,

Been researching a loadshedding solution and would like to request installers on the forum to please quote me on the parts and installation (in Pretoria) for the following system, and any advice from other members will be appreciated.

Current leanings (and to give an idea of budget):
Pylontech UP5000 or similar battery;
Deye 5KW Hybrid Inverter or equivalent hassle-free, tried and tested inverter.

Requirements:
48V system (apparently this is good for future-proofing?);
~5kWh LiFePO4 battery (seems like the best value proposition?);
5kW hybrid inverter;
Easy expandability for adding solar panels and more batteries / inverters in future;
Battery cabinet (2-4 battery capacity);
Wiring into DB to power all lights and selected plugs.

Thoughts?

Would also appreciate if you could mention Gauteng installers in this post to get their attention. Thanks guys.

@Leshen

 

Hi Anton,

I used Powerguru.co.za - based in Garsfontein - no issues there

I know a couple of people have also used SolarAdvice - if not to get the final system then at least to guage costs

Then of course there is the Powerforum-store.co.za

@anton.zaYou can actually google for sellers as you already know what main items you need.

Then it leaves you to select a good installer. You can also try www.re-volt.co.za         Wessel is technically tops when it comes to solar systems. Visit his web site for items needed.

Just stay away from these guys >> https://wholesale-solar.co.za/

Scammers of note - someone on MyBB just lost 30k to them

On 2022/03/22 at 6:09 PM, mzezman said:

Hi Anton,

I used Powerguru.co.za - based in Garsfontein - no issues there

I know a couple of people have also used SolarAdvice - if not to get the final system then at least to guage costs

Then of course there is the Powerforum-store.co.za

Thanks.

Requested a quote from Power Guru.

Was about to go with Solar Advice until seeing some concerning feedback about aftersales service if you're not in Cape Town. 

Does the Power Forum store do installations?

13 hours ago, Scorp007 said:

@anton.zaYou can actually google for sellers as you already know what main items you need.

Then it leaves you to select a good installer. You can also try www.re-volt.co.za         Wessel is technically tops when it comes to solar systems. Visit his web site for items needed.

Thanks.

Wanted to procure the parts and installation from the same supplier (or for a supplier to recommend an installer they trust and have a working relationship with) to avoid any blame games in case something goes wrong - seen instances where the parts supplier blames the installer and vice versa.

I see re-volt do installations, have sent them a request for quote.

12 hours ago, mzezman said:

Just stay away from these guys >> https://wholesale-solar.co.za/

Scammers of note - someone on MyBB just lost 30k to them

Noted, thanks.

On a side note, have requested quotes from 6 different suppliers and haven't received a single one which is quite bizarre. Is this the norm?

They HAVE been under a lot of installation pressure since about Nov last year - so it may take sometime. 

Hi Anton, make contact with https://www.alumo.co.za/, they are Pretoria based, supply, install and provide great after sales support for Sunsynk machines (simmilar to Deye).

Regards

3 hours ago, mzezman said:

They HAVE been under a lot of installation pressure since about Nov last year - so it may take sometime. 

Noted, thanks. Received the first 2 quotes today so looking brighter already.

1 hour ago, Halcyon said:

Hi Anton, make contact with https://www.alumo.co.za/, they are Pretoria based, supply, install and provide great after sales support for Sunsynk machines (simmilar to Deye).

Regards

Thanks, will get in touch with them too.