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oddysee posted a topic in Inverters,
Greetings all!? It's been a long time since I've been lured out of the shadows into signing up on a new forum.? What a great place this is - hats off to all the community leaders!
While I'm new to solar energy, I'm a long time petrol generator user.? In my previous city, it was commonplace to use a generator when the grid choked.? In the land of wine and fynbos, however, I hear no generators and I'm loathe to disturb the peace - not to mention that I no longer have a dedicated generator circuit.? So, I've decided to part ways with my Honda 6.5kVA genny to pave the way for some Vicron goodness.? Things appear to be worse than they've ever been so going green and sustainable seems inevitable.
Until recently, I decided I would "settle" with Goodwe due to the integrated MPPT charge controller, cost saving and NRS approval. My first love was always a Victron though and I'm leaning more towards this brand once more.? I'm particularly sold on the rave reviews, flexibility and their app.? The VictronConnect app has to be the best there is!? I'm an IoT guy and this sorta thing is super important to me.? I don't only want to consult a small LCD screen on the wall or do battle with an app that doesn't update properly.
My casual obsession and nightly research has led me to plan a system around the Victron MP II 48/3000. ?While I'd love to spring for the 48/5000, it's not possible right now.? In order to get a "foot in the door", I figured I'd start with the 3kW now and then add another 6 months later.? Good or bad idea???
In terms of solar panels, I'm not really sold on anything right now.? Battery-wise, I started off being 100% sold on PylonTech US2000B but I'm now intrigued by the UFO 5kWh.? I don't have a ton of garage floor space but have some great wall space that is already next to a mini-DB.
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markus_m2 posted a topic in Inverters,
Hey guys,
Been doing a lot of reading here - some brilliant advice and posts.
I'm looking at installing a hybrid system - around 4.5kW?Inverter, 3.6kWp PV and probably 2 Pylontech 3000s, largely DIY.
So here's the question - what brand inverter?
Leaning towards the Goodwe as a brilliant little all-rounder. Seems to include all function we require in one unit, good quality, easy install, and all at a pretty reasonable price.
But what would we be missing out on compared to the competition??
Thinking specifically Victron and/or SMA - what extra features and enhancements do these offer over the Goodwe? I hear the Goodwe is a little limited in the setup / programming one can do - this'd be a serious drawback for me. Are the others worth the extra expense and complexity? (As I understand both these other systems one would need seperate?modular units as opposed to Goodwe all-in-one)
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Hi All I have 8 New in box x Pylon US2000 2.4kWh Li-Ion Solar Battery Available NOW for R12500 Excl Vat.
Please note first come first serve. They new stock from a project that did not continue.
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I hope this is helpful.
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I would love your feedback, What items would you like to see on the online store at www.powerforum-store.co.za
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Little wall-mount 6u cabinets can be had for under 2k if you shop around a bit. I bought a massive 48u case with wheels for 1.5k (second hand) and stuck my entire system into it. I definitely support shopping around and making a plan, cause after all... it's standard 19" stuff.Look on geewiz.co.za, to name just one alternative.
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I also have? a Mecer with Pylontechs . The 3000 max charge / discharge rate is 37 Amp . I only charge with solar panels . You can adjust setting no 2? to 60 Amp . Mine was set at 30 amp per battery August 2019 and everything is fine . I live in Heidelberg near you . This time of the year I get 3000 Watt from 4500 Watt panels . Summer time I would get 4300 Watt . I run offgrid and use the ICC Pylontech cable .
Hi Blue Planet PowerDo you know who the distributor is for Shoto in Jhb ?? I need to check if a SDA10-4850 is still under warranty as the capacity seems?low.?
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Don't think you have to change settings yet. The system was probably doing exactly what it was suppose to. Only if you suspect that your current settings are incorrect (the battery is always only 50% charged by 5pm and you want them at at least 90% for instance).You should be able to?check what settings you have if you just want to confirm/compare but other members who know more about the?Axpert type inverters will be better able to help you with exacctly how and what? (there are lots of? SBL and UCb and program 16 settings? etc. that I will just mess up).have a look through these threads to give you an idea while waiting for others with more details?
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Are the Mecers similar to the Voltronic inverters? I recall reading that. In that case, I think?@Coulomb?is the expert on those.However, you confirmed the batteries are managed through BMS, so then you shouldn’t be able to change the limits (you might be able to throttle it down, doubt upwards). Those will be controlled by the battery for its given SoC (as well as other factors potentially).
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