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iamlammy:


Okay. Is it just the jinko 555w solar and the mc4 connector from temu I need for the setup to work? Amd how effective is it during the day if you’re running load of at least 400w while charging and using? Will the powerstation get charged to 100% by evening?

Well, I will advise you to allow the battery to hit 100% before using it on a 400-watt consistent load. By 8 am, it is already receiving solar power, and input increases with time.

Now, let's assume the input is 350 watts (peak) based on this harmattan weather, so minus the 400 watts, and that gives us 50 watts that will run on your battery. Note that power input often drops to 250+ as the sun goes down gradually at sunset.

Anyway, your battery will likely be stuck at 97% in the day, and gradually down. Around this time, I run two fans, one laptop, two phones, TV (32 inches) + decoder, router, and freezer.

When input drops below hundred watts in the evening, I switch off my freezer.

If you run 400 watts on battery power only, that will give you like close to 3 hours of light alone. From 5 pm to 7 pm, and you're out.

That's why if the battery is not full and you're using it on total load, the battery will be stuck at that time percentage, and you will have little battery left for night. That's it. I hope it's clear.

iamlammy:


Okay. Is it just the jinko 555w solar and the mc4 connector from temu I need for the setup to work? Amd how effective is it during the day if you’re running load of at least 400w while charging and using? Will the powerstation get charged to 100% by evening?

D2 uses a maximum charging power of 500W. To achieve this, you may need to over, that is, increase your setup to at least 700W so that you can always get 500W.
However, since your running load is constantly 400W, the chances of charging up your D2 from 0 to 100% from morning to night is very slim. You may need to depend on grid supply from time to time. Or gasoline generator.

iamlammy:


Okay. Is it just the jinko 555w solar and the mc4 connector from temu [/b]I need for the setup to work? Amd how effective is it during the day if you’re running load of at least 400w while charging and using? [b]Will the powerstation get charged to 100% by evening?

Power station should be full by mid day, depending on the weather. As sunlight and clear day increases, charging time reduces.

Yes, you need the solar , mc4 connectors, and wire to connect it to the household main like you do with your generator.

Mc4 connectors are also available on Jumia but I used Temu because of cheaper price and different length sizes available.

was ordered from Fouani store. That's it.

twosquare:


Well, I will advise you to allow the battery to hit 100% before using it on a 400-watt consistent load. By 8 am, it is already receiving solar power, and input increases with time.

Now, let's assume the input is 350 watts (peak) based on this harmattan weather, so minus the 400 watts, and that gives us 50 watts that will run on your battery. Note that power input often drops to 250+ as the sun goes down gradually at sunset.

Anyway, your battery will likely be stuck at 97% in the day, and gradually down. Around this time, I run two fans, one laptop, two phones, TV (32 inches) + decoder, router, and freezer.

When input drops below hundred watts in the evening, I switch off my freezer.

If you run 400 watts on battery power only, that will give you like close to 3 hours of light alone. From 5 pm to 7 pm, and you're out.

That's why if the battery is not full and you're using it on total load, the battery will be stuck at that time percentage, and you will have little battery left for night. That's it. I hope it's clear.

Yeah I get thank you. It might not be constant 400w. Mostly my fridge, fan which is like 100w because it is a Binatone Typhoon Series and charging my devices and lights in the house. That might be like 250w. It’s only when i put on the TV or my gaming console or need heavy appliances it’ll bump up to 400w or more. Then at evening or night, only the fridge, lights and fan would be working

Hydronium:


D2 uses a maximum charging power of 500W. To achieve this, you may need to over, that is, increase your setup to at least 700W so that you can always get 500W.
However, since your running load is constantly 400W, the chances of charging up your D2 from 0 to 100% from morning to night is very slim. You may need to depend on grid supply from time to time. Or gasoline generator.

Noted thanks

Would you advise I get the 600w Jinko instead of the 555w since the 555w max is 350w for now or it doesn’t matter?

Also, can i not connect my generator plug to the powerstation directly? Since its already connected to the house??

twosquare:
Power station should be full by mid day, depending on the weather. As sunlight and clear day increases, charging time reduces.

Yes, you need the solar , mc4 connectors, and wire to connect it to the household main like you do with your generator.

Mc4 connectors are also available on Jumia but I used Temu because of cheaper price and different length sizes available.

was ordered from Fouani store. That's it.

iamlammy:

Would you advise I get the 600w Jinko instead of the 555w since the 555w max is 350w for now or it doesn’t matter?

Also, can i not connect my generator plug to the powerstation directly? Since its already connected to the house??

I will send you a picture of how I did mine when I get home.

Yes, you can go for the 600 if you have the money. However, know that the D2 input limit is 500 watts. Other wattage will be a waste when you do, but based on effiency output, you can go for it. Just ensure it's within amps and voltage recommendations.

twosquare:
I will send you a picture of how I did mine when I get home.

Yes, you can go for the 600 if you have the money. However, know that the D2 input limit is 500 watts. Other wattage will be a waste when you do, but based on effiency output, you can go for it. Just ensure it's within amps and voltage recommendations.

Alright thank you. I’ll really appreciate. I’ll probably get the 555w from Fuoani to avoid issues.

Was the solar delivered to your home from Fuoani? Or you had to go pick up?

iamlammy:


Alright thank you. I’ll really appreciate. I’ll probably get the 555w from Fuoani to avoid issues.

Was the solar delivered to your home from Fuoani? Or you had to go pick up?

Almost delivered to my home (close to the road), but I had to chase down the driver when it ed by my house. Just ensure be prepared to go with maruwa or another person that can help you carry it.

iamlammy:
Would you advise I get the 600w Jinko instead of the 555w since the 555w max is 350w for now or it doesn’t matter?

Also, can i not connect my generator plug to the powerstation directly? Since its already connected to the house??

As promised. First picture is the AC outlet of the D2. The plug I used is a flat pin adaptor as opposed to the one used in picture 3 which is a 3-round pin adaptor.

@iamlammy

How long is your set up going to be
That will determine the length of the extension cable you'd need.

In my case I required about 12-15 metres , I got a good bargain on Jumia ( got a powmr extension cable - 15m 10awg for 61k came with an MC4 connector already fixed in ). No cheaper bargain for that length even on Temu or AliExpress.

Then you need to get an xt60 to mc4 connector ( I got a 1.5m 12 awg ) from temu for about 11k. If I had seen post earlier may be I'd have ordered 3 to fulfil temus minimum order of 30k for me. I ordered one for myself and one for a friend.

My setup is about 70% complete , just the connector I'm waiting for from temu. You can buy from a seller on Jiji if you don't have the luxury of time but I doubt if that's 12awg and the price is even like X3 of Temu.

I have advocated for a WhatsApp group for us where we can have issues of ecoflow power stations discussed first hand. No be everytime person dey come nairaland abeg. Even oyinbo pple get Facebook and WhatsApp forums for this power stations especially ecoflow.

Plus if you're ordering the on foauni, please don't waste time. That 555 watts is hot cake , it gets out of stock really fast. I was always on the look out to buy from them but got tired of waiting and bought an Eastman somewhere else although it was available at that same place but I preferred Eastman. Alas they restocked the very night I bought the Eastman lol

Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.

Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

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oladele239:
Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.


I've heard about this and it makes sense. How much is 100Ah lifepo battery?
Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

oladele239:
Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.


Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

I've heard about this and it makes sense. How much is 100Ah lifepo battery?

Hydronium:


I've heard about this and it makes sense. How much is 100Ah lifepo battery?

Over 200k
Close to 300k

oladele239:


Over 200k
Close to 300k

That's cool. Compared to 550k for D2 extra battery.

oladele239:
Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.

Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

Don't you notice a problem you're gonna create from what you wanna do?

Debroslink:


Don't you notice a problem you're gonna create from what you wanna do?

May not be exactly as I've stated here but I know what I'm talking about bro ! No cap

oladele239:
Good afternoon everyone

Please I want to ask , are there external chargers for lifepo4 batteries If available please link to any seller abeg

Do u mean Dc chargers?

oladele239:
Good afternoon everyone

Please I want to ask , are there external chargers for lifepo4 batteries If available please link to any seller abeg

Why not buy AC to Dc adjustable charger that can charge with up to 500 watts

oladele239:
Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.

Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

As u dey do abeg drop set up for us

oladele239:
@iamlammy

How long is your set up going to be
That will determine the length of the extension cable you'd need.

In my case I required about 12-15 metres , I got a good bargain on Jumia ( got a powmr extension cable - 15m 10awg for 61k came with an MC4 connector already fixed in ). No cheaper bargain for that length even on Temu or AliExpress.

Then you need to get an xt60 to mc4 connector ( I got a 1.5m 12 awg ) from temu for about 11k. If I had seen post earlier may be I'd have ordered 3 to fulfil temus minimum order of 30k for me. I ordered one for myself and one for a friend.

My setup is about 70% complete , just the connector I'm waiting for from temu. You can buy from a seller on Jiji if you don't have the luxury of time but I doubt if that's 12awg and the price is even like X3 of Temu.

I have advocated for a WhatsApp group for us where we can have issues of ecoflow power stations discussed first hand. No be everytime person dey come nairaland abeg. Even oyinbo pple get Facebook and WhatsApp forums for this power stations especially ecoflow.

Plus if you're ordering the on foauni, please don't waste time. That 555 watts is hot cake , it gets out of stock really fast. I was always on the look out to buy from them but got tired of waiting and bought an Eastman somewhere else although it was available at that same place but I preferred Eastman. Alas they restocked the very night I bought the Eastman lol

I am really confused about the setup. I’m new to all these and I don’t know the length of the cable i’ll need. Two things I got right are the Jinko 555w solar from Fuoani and the 3m Mc4 connector cable from Temu. What else do i need and how do i know the length of the cable i’ll need?

Cc: twosquare

iamlammy:


I am really confused about the setup. I’m new to all these and I don’t know the length of the cable i’ll need. Two things I got right are the Jinko 555w solar from Fuoani and the 3m Mc4 connector cable from Temu. What else do i need and how do i know the length of the cable i’ll need?

Hydronium
Cc: twosquare

[quote author=iamlammy post=133613634][/quote]


You need an MC4 to xt-60 connector. Then changeover (s). The exact length of cable can only be determined by you or you enlist the services of an electrician.

If you don't know how to mount the solar , I'd suggest you enlist the help of a specialist once and for all. Mounting the and fixing the changeovers are really the only 'technical' part of the work.

If you have an existing generator changeover, you can modify it for your Delta 2. If you intend to use your generator from time to time, you may need a new changeover (its possible to use the old one, but you need to observe a few rules).

If you find any of the above technical, please enlist the services of a technician. Better safe than sorry.

P. S. Below is a pix of the MC4 to Xt60 connector

oladele239:
@iamlammy

How long is your set up going to be
That will determine the length of the extension cable you'd need.

In my case I required about 12-15 metres , I got a good bargain on Jumia ( got a powmr extension cable - 15m 10awg for 61k came with an MC4 connector already fixed in ). No cheaper bargain for that length even on Temu or AliExpress.

Then you need to get an xt60 to mc4 connector ( I got a 1.5m 12 awg ) from temu for about 11k. If I had seen post earlier may be I'd have ordered 3 to fulfil temus minimum order of 30k for me. I ordered one for myself and one for a friend.

My setup is about 70% complete , just the connector I'm waiting for from temu. You can buy from a seller on Jiji if you don't have the luxury of time but I doubt if that's 12awg and the price is even like X3 of Temu.

I have advocated for a WhatsApp group for us where we can have issues of ecoflow power stations discussed first hand. No be everytime person dey come nairaland abeg. Even oyinbo pple get Facebook and WhatsApp forums for this power stations especially ecoflow.

Plus if you're ordering the on foauni, please don't waste time. That 555 watts is hot cake , it gets out of stock really fast. I was always on the look out to buy from them but got tired of waiting and bought an Eastman somewhere else although it was available at that same place but I preferred Eastman. Alas they restocked the very night I bought the Eastman lol

I don't agree with this assertion. There are popular Ecoflow groups already...however, I like Nairaland better because the wealth of knowledge can be contributed for all to see, posterity's sake. Anyone coming to the Ecoholic family or other power stations can read from the beginning to the end and will have the knowledge. But for Whatsapp, you can't see previous discussions. Just like if they moved the solar thread to Whatsapp, I won't be able to enjoy the read and knowledge I gained with ease. That's it.

oladele239:
Before April I am going to add an extra 100ah powmr lifepo4 battery to my setup.
I have watched a couple of videos of how many people have used external batteries to provide longer backup power for their power stations instead of buying expensive OEM extra batteries like in the case of ecoflow.

All that's required is a battery and an external charger.

Then you charge the power station with extra battery with an oring to xt60i connector.

This is very possible and realistic....

Kindly drop the YouTube links here. Thanks.

Explain this assertion...

Hydronium:



You need an MC4 to xt-60 connector. Then changeover (s). The exact length of cable can only be determined by you or you enlist the services of an electrician.

If you don't know how to mount the solar , I'd suggest you enlist the help of a specialist once and for all. Mounting the and fixing the changeovers are really the only 'technical' part of the work.

If you have an existing generator changeover, you can modify it for your Delta 2. If you intend to use your generator from time to time, you may need a new changeover (its possible to use the old one, but you need to observe a few rules).

If you find any of the above technical, please enlist the services of a technician. Better safe than sorry.

P. S. Below is a pix of the MC4 to Xt60 connector

Hydronium:



You need an MC4 to xt-60 connector. Then changeover (s). The exact length of cable can only be determined by you or you enlist the services of an electrician.

If you don't know how to mount the solar , I'd suggest you enlist the help of a specialist once and for all. Mounting the and fixing the changeovers are really the only 'technical' part of the work.

If you have an existing generator changeover, you can modify it for your Delta 2. If you intend to use your generator from time to time, you may need a new changeover (its possible to use the old one, but you need to observe a few rules).

If you find any of the above technical, please enlist the services of a technician. Better safe than sorry.

P. S. Below is a pix of the MC4 to Xt60 connector

Can i order the 3m MC4 to xt-60 connector from the temu link dropped here? Also why do i need to modify the generator changeover if the plug is working and the wire is connected to the main grid of the house? I’ll probably get a specialist to help mount the solar and do the connections. Do i have to order the solar extension cable online or its something the specialist can get for me after getting necessary measurements? I wanted to get all materials needed from my end for the specialist. That’s why I’m asking

@iamlammy

I am really confused about the setup. I’m new to all these and I don’t know the length of the cable i’ll need. Two things I got right are the Jinko 555w solar from Fuoani and the 3m Mc4 connector cable from Temu. What else do i need and how do i know the length of the cable i’ll need?

Oga you need to ascertain how far the will be from your D2 to your solar . Try ascertaining the distance in metres. This will help determine how many metres of extension cables you'd need. It's that simple