biometrics
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Most of my order is in stock but the inverter is only arriving 15 Nov, then the install is a week later, so another month of load shedding.
Just an update - it arrived today, and I’m really impressed. Packaging and build quality are very good, and it really has all the features. You can set the chafing speed on the phone app, as well as the maximum charge level on the batteries in case you want longer life span rather than 100% capacity at all times. Runs in bypass mode for when it’s charging, with a 30ms switchover to the inverter if power goes down which is plenty.Well, I bought this today https://za.ecoflow.com/products/river-pro-portable-power-station
Not the biggest, but big enough for my immediate needs, light enough to carry, and charges quickly enough for bad load shedding. Downside is that I really wanted LiFepo4 batteries, but couldn’t find anything that ticked all the other boxes
So, not mining then?Lol 40kwh
That's a whole week
HahaSo, not mining then?
Are you using 45 kWh per day?I tried my best, just can’t crack 50kWh.
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Are you using 45 kWh per day?
Can I haz powerz plz? Together we can crack 50kWh some day.I tried my best, just can’t crack 50kWh.
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Are you using 45 kWh per day?
With a 8kW inverter you don't need to split into essential/non-essential. My R200k buys me 8kW inverter, 10kWh battery and 7kW panels. Most days I should not be using Eskom. Only thing I've added is geyser timers for the two geysers so they are only on during the day.Moving into a new place end of Jan/early Feb. It has solar geysers installed, gas hob and some efficiency already in terms of lighting etc. but no backup power yet.
Going to have to do something to sort that out, I'm not concerned with going off grid and producing for myself yet, just need the damned lights, TV and internet to stay on without having to do anything.
Was thinking of installing a 8kW inverter with sufficient batteries to see me through 4-6 hours of loadshedding and of course splitting the DB into essential/non-essential.
Biggest power draw would be the wife's hairdryer occasionally. Oven, microwave, etc. would be non-essential. If you want tea, make it using the has hob kinda thing.
Any advice?
Moving into a new place end of Jan/early Feb. It has solar geysers installed, gas hob and some efficiency already in terms of lighting etc. but no backup power yet.
Going to have to do something to sort that out, I'm not concerned with going off grid and producing for myself yet, just need the damned lights, TV and internet to stay on without having to do anything.
Was thinking of installing a 8kW inverter with sufficient batteries to see me through 4-6 hours of loadshedding and of course splitting the DB into essential/non-essential.
Biggest power draw would be the wife's hairdryer occasionally. Oven, microwave, etc. would be non-essential. If you want tea, make it using the has hob kinda thing.
Any advice?
With a 8kW inverter you don't need to split into essential/non-essential. My R200k buys me 8kW inverter, 10kWh battery and 7kW panels. Most days I should not be using Eskom. Only thing I've added is geyser timers for the two geysers so they are only on during the day.
I'm new to this though, @Spizz, @Tinuva and @SauRoN have installations so can give better advice.