I have been asked by a non technical, non practical person to suggest a unit that would enable use of an LED TV + decoder, together with a couple of lights, that could be used during nighttime load shedding.

Does anyone have experience with a UPS that they recommend, or can suggest an alternative?

Thank you.

What TV service are you subscribing to? DSTV satellite or internet streaming?

This will be perfect for what your friend wants. If you shop around you can find a better price.

https://pclinkshop.co.za/shop/clearance-sale/mecer-bbone-024s-2-4kva-1440w-housing-with-2-x-100ah-battery/

1 hour ago, GVC said:

This will be perfect for what your friend wants. If you shop around you can find a better price.

https://pclinkshop.co.za/shop/clearance-sale/mecer-bbone-024s-2-4kva-1440w-housing-with-2-x-100ah-battery/

Sorry to hijack the thread a bit, but can you put LiFePO4 Batteries (like these 2x12V of these: https://www.bluenova.co.za/mobile-power-series/)  on that mecer inverter?

 

-G-

1 hour ago, gallderhen said:

Sorry to hijack the thread a bit, but can you put LiFePO4 Batteries (like these 2x12V of these: https://www.bluenova.co.za/mobile-power-series/)  on that mecer inverter?

 

-G-

Ah, nevermind, got my answer here: https://powerforum.co.za/topic/2111-blue-nova/

The charger will most likely never charge it to 100% SOC.

 

-G-

I believe it would charge it quite comfortably as this Mecer has a 20A built in charger. 12V Lithium Ion should not be a problem.

1 hour ago, GVC said:

I believe it would charge it quite comfortably as this Mecer has a 20A built in charger. 12V Lithium Ion should not be a problem.

But won't the inverter stop charging before the batteries reach 100% as (if I read it correctly) their absorption voltage is higher than lead acid?

 

-G-