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5KVA Off grid assistance Limpopo

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Good day i need some guidance is my Sum  correct  and will it work on the below invert er battery bank 

VOL-MKSII-5K-US2000B-PLUS-4.8-T1

Alternative will this work  with the Mecer inverter  T105 6V 225 X8

 

Note 

geysers will be on gas

Oven and hub gas 

can i run the below 

Day time only 

wash machine hot wash 

dish washer  hot wash 

 

24/7

Old fridge and freezer 30 od years old 

night 

Frige freezer 

 TV

LED Lights 

Laptop 

Internet 

 

Solar Panel panel array 

CS6U-335P-F35

 

3 series 

V 112.2
A 8.96

    

      Parallel           Switch to power of panel flow to inverter  MKS 2 Mecer 5KVA off grid invert er charge   Fail over ( 5.5KVA) generator 

    V 224.4

    A 17.92

 

3 series 

V 112.2
A 8.96

 

Welcome wehanvdw.

My first thought, replace the "Old fridge and freezer 30 odd years old " with a A++ fridge as soon as you can. It pushes the usage of the system up immensely, as these older fridges are very inefficient. Daytime makes no difference, unless it is cloudy and evening use is can become the biggest Eskom expense in any event.

You are aware that gas costs about the same as Eskom, and that at times one cannot get gas?

Geyser on EV tubes, in my experience, are seriously efficient if certain small actions are taken like people shower mornings OR evenings, not at both times, and getting a larger geyser. You could have months of hot water with no Eskom costs if managed properly.

Because solar starts with getting a very low average consumption.

For example, ones usage is very high. 
You reduce that to 1 quarter using efficient devices, switching things off with some lifestyle changes.
Then you solarize ... if the expenses incurred can generate you more savings ... it can become a tough one in the end.

Or, basta that, I want solar, and go all out. :-) 

Also keep in mind the new regulations that are already out in CoCT ito inverters and what may or may not connect to your DB board.

Others will be along shortly with more thoughts.

4 minutes ago, The Terrible Triplett said:

Also keep in mind the new regulations that are already out in CoCT ito inverters and what may or may not connect to your DB board.

There are some questions about the legality of the Voltronic inverters. This is not to start another food fight in the cafeteria... just to say that if you haven't bought the machine yet, you may save some stress and potential heartache by looking at something else.

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if i replace the fridge and  freezer will i be able to lower my inverter needs . 

 friend is running off grid for 5 years know . 8 X 250w  2 string 3 kva inverter outback changer controller . option on  the  trogan 105 X8 225 ah .  

 

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