Richyv Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) Where is the best place to get the 2X Pylontech US2000B for my Axpert 5k 48 inverter? i would prefer for them to be installed so there is no issue with warranties on the bank Im based in the west of JHB. Id also like a recommendation on Solar panels. My average usage is around 300-400 watt(my house power loads have been separated) and would like use solar during the day to power the house and charge batteries. Edited February 27, 2019 by Richyv add info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco De Jongh Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Richyv said: i would prefer for them to be installed so there is no issue with warranties. Where are you located, and what type of inverter do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richyv Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jaco de Jongh said: Where are you located, and what type of inverter do you use? im in Ruimsig on the westrand, JHB. i have the axpert 5kw inverter , also looking at solar panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco De Jongh Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Just now, Richyv said: i have the axpert 5kw inverter If you want to use Pylons with this inverter and keep the warranties, you'll need ICC and a special cable if i am not mistaken. How many panels and how many batteries were you looking at. Figures might get the attention of the right people in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richyv Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 43 minutes ago, Jaco de Jongh said: If you want to use Pylons with this inverter and keep the warranties, you'll need ICC and a special cable if i am not mistaken. How many panels and how many batteries were you looking at. Figures might get the attention of the right people in your area. thanks i updated the OP with extra info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco De Jongh Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Richyv said: Axpert 5k 48 inverter The exact model please. or do you know offhand what the recommended max PV array size for your unit is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richyv Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 14 hours ago, Jaco de Jongh said: The exact model please. or do you know offhand what the recommended max PV array size for your unit is? its the RCT AxpertMKS 5K/4000w with 60A/ 3000w solar mppt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJJ Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I would say splurge a bit more and get yourself the US3000, the cost per kWh is much better vs the US2000 The cheapest US3000 I have seen recently is here Inverter-warehouse US3000 US3000 = R19 450 for 3.2kWh worth of storage = R6058 per kWh US2000 = R14 950 for 2.2kWh worth of storage = R6795 per kWh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco De Jongh Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 46 minutes ago, PJJ said: The cheapest US3000 I have seen recently is here Inverter-warehouse US3000 The only problem with them is you have to collect from their warehouse. They do no ship Pylons, or at least they do not ship to Phalaborwa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJJ Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jaco de Jongh said: The only problem with them is you have to collect from their warehouse. They do no ship Pylons, or at least they do not ship to Phalaborwa. Well you could always just send your own courier, I think courier guy charged me R350 a while back to ship a inverter generator, and they dropped it off 2 days later at my house in Tzaneen, (So I think Phalaborwa would probably cost more or less the same?) Jaco De Jongh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padwan Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 @Richyv Ive sourced mine form Armando @ SolarAdvice https://solaradvice.co.za/product/pylon-us3000b-3-5kwh-li-ion-battery/ They do deliver, and have been absolute pleasure to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richyv Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2019/02/28 at 9:15 AM, PJJ said: I would say splurge a bit more and get yourself the US3000, the cost per kWh is much better vs the US2000 The cheapest US3000 I have seen recently is here Inverter-warehouse US3000 US3000 = R19 450 for 3.2kWh worth of storage = R6058 per kWh US2000 = R14 950 for 2.2kWh worth of storage = R6795 per kWh I was looking at 2X US2000 for 4.8kWh. 1x US3000 is not enough and 2 is out my budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJJ Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Richyv said: I was looking at 2X US2000 for 4.8kWh. 1x US3000 is not enough and 2 is out my budget Well its your call, its just more expensive per kWh. Personally I would buy 1 US3000 and save up to buy the second. 2x US2000's = R29.8K. 2x US3000's = R38.8K Its only R9K more and you basically have the same capacity as 3x US2000's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaanh Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 32 minutes ago, PJJ said: and 2 is out my budget Most of us in this boat, but personal opinion would then go for 1 X 3000, and add another later, makes better financial sense. I would rather bite the bullet and scratch the extra R9k out my ass somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaanh Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 35 minutes ago, PJJ said: Personally I would buy 1 US3000 and save up to buy the second. Snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVC Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) These seem to be a bargain. Does anyone have any experience with the supplier? http://www.solarcityrsa.co.za/index.php/product/4-8kwh-byd-lithium-ion-batteries-last-chance-holidy-stock-clearance-sale-50-off/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8OjjBRB4EiwAMZe6yxQlvqw8Oz4oG4P5V6SKYDQLmzdwTEPErHtO0js_SdAKbERTd7sashoCpZYQAvD_BwE Edited March 2, 2019 by GVC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 2 hours ago, GVC said: These seem to be a bargain. Does anyone have any experience with the supplier? Those have a very heavy "second life" vibe to them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analytical Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I would guess it is the second life batteries discussed in multiple threads. Here is one: https://powerforum.co.za/topic/2568-byd-10kwh-lithium-48v-quote/ They dont mention a brand in their their ad which would be consistent with the second life batteries I think, as the original manufacturer doesn't support this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Also... that case is a BYD case. It may not have BYD written on it, but the green terminal strip middle bottom and the screws behind plastic caps on the right... that's a BYD. So it is a no-name BYD... I'd be very wary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisN Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 They're advertising for Pylontech and LG as well http://www.solarcityrsa.co.za/index.php/product/4-8kwh-pylontech-lg-chem-byd-lithium-ion-batteries-last-stock-clearance-sale-50-off/ http://www.solarcityrsa.co.za/index.php/product/4-8kwh-lg-chem-lithium-ion-batteries-last-chance-holiday-stock-clearance-sale-50-off/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, VisN said: They're advertising for Pylontech and LG as well Interesting. Cause the LG Resu is NMC chemistry (not LFP)... it's a more expensive battery. So very interesting that they appear to be selling them all at the same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVC Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I see that they say the Pylontech and LG is out of stock? I smell a rat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJJ Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 minute ago, GVC said: I see that they say the Pylontech and LG is out of stock? I smell a rat.... That site looks sketchy AF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimnismoboy34 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 The site has no call centre no numbers , no address they deliver only ? lol the usual scam artists . got to love SA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 14 hours ago, PJJ said: That site looks sketchy AF. That domain was registered 23 December 2018. The registrant is indicated as being "Peter Salanje", and there is an email address. Googling the email address finds a gumtree ad that is selling a share in a business. Then I googled the name and it got worse... Seems Mr. Salanje is running a business from his father (a pastor's) church offices. Now I would have loved to dig into what this church actually teaches (I'm betting it's not completely orthodox), but sadly their website is a bit thin on details... no confession of faith sort of stuff as you normally see. Definitely sketchy though. LMthethwa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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