Inverter and batteries

[dunkyd]

just a quick question, if i had to get a pure sine wave inverter and a 100ah AGM battery, does the inverter charge the battery aswell or do i need some sort of charger, im a little confused in regards to how it works

for example something like this, maybe not this extreme, but https://www.takealot.com/inverter-pure-sine-sine-wave-2000w-12v/PLID68909188

any input will be appreciated.

No. Rather buy Mecer from Geewiz with a built in charger.

 

[Retro1337]

that one doesnt look like it has a built-in charger, so you will need a charger.

okay, do you know where i can find one or perhaps have an example or link to show me

 

[Tinuva]

okay, do you know where i can find one or perhaps have an example or link to show me

https://www.brights.co.za/product/inverter-pure-sine-wave-ups-type/

I have the 600w 12v version, which is pure sine inverter + charger + automatic switchover and I am running it on a 100w battery.
The 2000w 12v version should be what you want, except they are sold out.

The wording I see, is UPS type inverter.

 

[howardb]

okay, do you know where i can find one or perhaps have an example or link to show me

GeeWiz.
Most good pure sine wave inverters are 24v or 48v, so you'll need 2 or 4 batteries minimum.
The lower end Mecer units are not pure sine wave.

What are you wanting to run, for how long, and what's your budget?

 

[Retro1337]

GeeWiz.
Most good pure sine wave inverters are 24v or 48v, so you'll need 2 or 4 batteries minimum.
The lower end Mecer units are not pure sine wave.

What are you wanting to run, for how long, and what's your budget?

just basic stuff like alarm, fibre router and ONT, TV - but ive heard some bad reviews when it comes to modified sine wave and modern tvs etc hence why im looking for pure sine wave + a family member wants to use ebucks that they have saved up which can only be used at places like takealot and makro

 

[Retro1337]

https://www.takealot.com/sosolar-500w-pure-sine-wave-inverter/PLID68581375/description something like this?

 

[dunkyd]

Spend a week reading up facts before you buy crap.

 

[Retro1337]

Spend a week reading up facts before you buy crap.

thats what the plan was to gather some information and facts

 

[TheChamp]

https://www.takealot.com/sosolar-500w-pure-sine-wave-inverter/PLID68581375/description something like this?

Still does not look like it has a charger, can't see that anywhere in the specs.

Perhaps look at this, it should state explicitly that it has a built in charger. https://www.communica.co.za/products/synapse-3-0v

 

[joker08]

Why are inverter prices not going down. I remember mercer inverter 720w was selling for 1300 before the whole loadshedding drama started then it jumped to 2300.
I was hoping that the prices would be back to normal but it hasn't.

 

[Rocket-Boy]

Why are inverter prices not going down. I remember mercer inverter 720w was selling for 1300 before the whole loadshedding drama started then it jumped to 2300.
I was hoping that the prices would be back to normal but it hasn't.

They arent going down because of the warnings that loadshedding will be back soon. I expect them to go up when it starts again.
It basically becomes an exponential increase because its increases on increases.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Still does not look like it has a charger, can't see that anywhere in the specs.

https://www.takealot.com/sosolar-500w-pure-sine-wave-inverter/PLID68581375/description something like this?

Far to expensive for just 500W.

 

[crawler]

Royal, Deltec, Energizer, CSB, Ecco?? What to avoid

Can get Deltec at 1350 ea

Got 2 X CSB 120ah at R1550 each

Photo of 2 original batteries

 

[Lupus]

Got 2 X CSB 120ah at R1550 each

Photo of 2 original batteries

Where from? Though those say 102ah

 

[crawler]

Normally when it's to good to be true, it is. So I'll skip.

What about the below?

CSB Deep Cycle AGM – Miscellaneous – Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa | Facebook Marketplace

www.facebook.com

CSB

Got from this guy. Has an boating shop as well

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Got 2 X CSB 120ah at R1550 each

Photo of 2 original batteries

You need to clean your terminals and smear them with Vaseline. A nice thick layer.

 

[catman37]

Has anyone looked at this?

200L PV Water Heating System – Geyserwise

 

[crawler]

You need to clean your terminals and smear them with Vaseline. A nice thick layer.

I did thanks after I put in the new batteries

 

[TheChamp]

I did thanks after I put in the new batteries

How long did the old ones last?

 

[crawler]

How long did the old ones last?

I had them 3 and half years

Bought 2nd hand, so assuming at least 4 years