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Supported Battery: Recommending using with Lead Acid (LA) Only. See below with regards to using Lithium (LFP).
Important Note: Currently there is a concern some experience with the inverter that does not stop charging when used with Lithium Drop in Replacement batteries such as the Hubble S-120. Update: See this post
Review and Community Support for the Ceil Inverter 850VA / and Other VA's
Disclaimer: All information is for educational purposes only. Always use a qualified electrician to alter, modify or add to the equipment. Electricity can kill. Notice something is wrong? Switch it off and phone the manufacturer for advice. I do not take any responsibility for information that is wrong.
NOTE: The unit is still under review and testing with the Hubble S-120. Will give more in depth update after 2/3 months of usage.
I am currently using the Mecer 2400VA with two Hubble Lithium Drop in Replacement batteries as an affordable solution to loadshedding for the office, review and community support here: Mecer Thread
Tried and tested. Highly recommend as an affordable solution.
However I have learned that one will never use so much wattage as it will require a lot of batteries (as an office solution). So I got the Ceil 850VA 12V inverter from Geewiz for two of my staff as it is very affordable as well, and it is pure sine. I also paired it with a single Hubble S-120 battery from Geewiz.
Pro's Ceil Inverter compared to the Mecer 1200VA/1400VA:
• Pure sine. Can connect stuff with motors such as a fan for those hot summer days
• Quiet. As in super quiet! Compared to The Mecer is a noisy creature.
• Fan only comes on in bursts of 30-60 seconds (estimate) when charging and very seldom.
• It shows the battery voltage (only tested with a single battery)
• Has various settings for charging. See photo of specs below.
Con's:
• It requires a bit of DIY to connect batteries and plugs. Please don't hesitate to ask for advice. The inverters did come with the cables required to connect a battery. You do not need to open the unit or anything.
This might or might not be improved but you will need to add a South Africa 3 point plug to the inverter. It comes with no plug. The cables are already connect.
You will need a UK Plug with a multiplug adaptor to plug into the inverter. Geewiz should send one with the inverter, but sometimes it might have been left out, please let them know ASAP.
• Do note that the unit does trickle pulse charge in case you have concerns about it for your lithium batteries. I personally don't think it is an issue and if you wont be using the unit for an extended time period (Year 2150) just disconnect it or the batteries.
• LCD Displays do not site nicely, some shifted others tilted. A defect on most of the units.
Concerns:
• (Unresolved) Compatibility with Drop In Replacement Lithium batteries. Inverter does not stop Charging. On-going investigation/seeking solution. One inverter works fine. The other have this issue. Update: See also this post
Accessories:
• I still recommend to get a Kill-a-Watt or WiFi Smart Plug to test your needs before ordering as well as using with the inverter to monitor load.
www.geewiz.co.za
www.takealot.com/bneta-wifi-smart-power-plug-with-power-meter/PLID65529369
• Plugs and adaptors. Or run to your nearest Builders for 3 point plug or Dischem for UK plug converter with Fuse.
• Hubble battery cabinet for the Hubble S-120 (backorder):
www.geewiz.co.za
Suggested settings for the back switches:
- EC (Approx 9A/10A charging) and Narrow
Useful Links:
Battery size calculator.
www.jcalc.net
The inverter:
Stock Images Source: Geewiz
Charging specifications:
Please Note:
I run affiliated links to some of the Geewiz products I use and review. Please remove "?aff=70" at the end of the links if you do not want me to earn a small commission. I do not affiliate with products I have not used or bought for my staff or friends. I started the Mecer thread many years before adding the links and do not mind if they are not being used. I will continue to suggest any company or product that gives good service and offer better pricing. Thanks for the extra support. Geewiz is awesome.
Important Note: Currently there is a concern some experience with the inverter that does not stop charging when used with Lithium Drop in Replacement batteries such as the Hubble S-120. Update: See this post
Review and Community Support for the Ceil Inverter 850VA / and Other VA's
Disclaimer: All information is for educational purposes only. Always use a qualified electrician to alter, modify or add to the equipment. Electricity can kill. Notice something is wrong? Switch it off and phone the manufacturer for advice. I do not take any responsibility for information that is wrong.
NOTE: The unit is still under review and testing with the Hubble S-120. Will give more in depth update after 2/3 months of usage.
I am currently using the Mecer 2400VA with two Hubble Lithium Drop in Replacement batteries as an affordable solution to loadshedding for the office, review and community support here: Mecer Thread
Tried and tested. Highly recommend as an affordable solution.
However I have learned that one will never use so much wattage as it will require a lot of batteries (as an office solution). So I got the Ceil 850VA 12V inverter from Geewiz for two of my staff as it is very affordable as well, and it is pure sine. I also paired it with a single Hubble S-120 battery from Geewiz.
Pro's Ceil Inverter compared to the Mecer 1200VA/1400VA:
• Pure sine. Can connect stuff with motors such as a fan for those hot summer days
• Quiet. As in super quiet! Compared to The Mecer is a noisy creature.
• Fan only comes on in bursts of 30-60 seconds (estimate) when charging and very seldom.
• It shows the battery voltage (only tested with a single battery)
• Has various settings for charging. See photo of specs below.
Con's:
• It requires a bit of DIY to connect batteries and plugs. Please don't hesitate to ask for advice. The inverters did come with the cables required to connect a battery. You do not need to open the unit or anything.
This might or might not be improved but you will need to add a South Africa 3 point plug to the inverter. It comes with no plug. The cables are already connect.
You will need a UK Plug with a multiplug adaptor to plug into the inverter. Geewiz should send one with the inverter, but sometimes it might have been left out, please let them know ASAP.
• Do note that the unit does trickle pulse charge in case you have concerns about it for your lithium batteries. I personally don't think it is an issue and if you wont be using the unit for an extended time period (Year 2150) just disconnect it or the batteries.
• LCD Displays do not site nicely, some shifted others tilted. A defect on most of the units.
Concerns:
• (Unresolved) Compatibility with Drop In Replacement Lithium batteries. Inverter does not stop Charging. On-going investigation/seeking solution. One inverter works fine. The other have this issue. Update: See also this post
Accessories:
• I still recommend to get a Kill-a-Watt or WiFi Smart Plug to test your needs before ordering as well as using with the inverter to monitor load.
Digital Watt Meter (Kill A Watt) - Measure your electricity usage
Measures electricity usage Wattage: 0~3300W (Max 3300 watts) Voltage Current: 0-15A (Max 15A) Power Factor Electricity Cost
www.geewiz.co.za
www.takealot.com/bneta-wifi-smart-power-plug-with-power-meter/PLID65529369
• Plugs and adaptors. Or run to your nearest Builders for 3 point plug or Dischem for UK plug converter with Fuse.
• Hubble battery cabinet for the Hubble S-120 (backorder):
12V Steel Battery Cabinet with wheels - Bigger to support Hubble S-120 Lithium Battery
This strong, safe and durable steel battery cabinet is able to accommodate 1x S-100 battery and has metal wheels to make it easy to move around
www.geewiz.co.za
Suggested settings for the back switches:
- EC (Approx 9A/10A charging) and Narrow
Useful Links:
Battery size calculator.
Battery size calculator
The battery size calculator calculates the battery size in ampere-hour (Ah).
www.jcalc.net
The inverter:
Stock Images Source: Geewiz
Charging specifications:
Please Note:
I run affiliated links to some of the Geewiz products I use and review. Please remove "?aff=70" at the end of the links if you do not want me to earn a small commission. I do not affiliate with products I have not used or bought for my staff or friends. I started the Mecer thread many years before adding the links and do not mind if they are not being used. I will continue to suggest any company or product that gives good service and offer better pricing. Thanks for the extra support. Geewiz is awesome.
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. Now I have a fan running at almost full tilt but there is almost 3.5kw of sun being pumped into the batteries and I just realised we're being shed.
