I have recently upgraded to a Lithium (LiFePO4) Battery and Inverter System and have my old setup which still works well for keeping essentials going during loadshedding.
Item: Digital Energy EP2000 (EP20-1000 PRO) 24V 1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter UPS & 2x 12V 100AH Batteries
Age: 8 months
Price: R2400
Payment Method Accepted: EFT
Warranty: Inverter is still under warranty until November 2022 - Batteries only had 6 months
Warranty Holder: Through me with supplier
Packaging: Original boxes for Batteries, Will make plan with inverter.
Condition: Inverter - Excellent & Batteries are still holding charge fairly well (I'd say around 70% health as they have been used a fair bit since I got them this past 8 months or so).
Location: Cape Town - Durbanville
Reason: I have upgraded to a 600W Lithium (LiFePO4) System
Shipping: I don't think it will be economical (Batteries are around 30kg each)
Collection: Preferred
UPS Link 1: Inverter UPS Specs
UPS Link 2: Same Same UPS
Battery Link: Ashcom Ritar RA12-100
I also bought 2x Lalela LAL-R1818 WiFi UPS Boxes as backup before I got my LiFePO4 system, in fear of having to switch off the UPS system during the long Stage 6 slots of 4+ hours (as not to damage the batteries).
Item: Lalela LAL-R1818 WiFi UPS (48 840 mWh battery capacity & 13 500mah battery size)
Age: Brand new sealed - received last week.
Price: R1200 each
Payment Method Accepted: EFT
Warranty: Full
Warranty Holder: Incredible Connection
Packaging: Original Sealed
Condition: Brand New
Location: Cape Town - Durbanville
Reason: Not needed as my new Lithium (LiFePO4) UPS is capable of keeping essentials going for around 8 hours.
Shipping: Sure
Collection: Sure
Link: Lalela LAL-R1818 WiFi UPS
FYI
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- I am able to run around 150W for 4+ hours before hitting 50% DoD (Depth of Discharge).
- This setup can run my Wootbook (even when gaming - 120W), Dell S2421HN 2nd screen, 1x Fiber CPE, 1x WiFi Router (both 12V 1A), Baby monitor & a few chargers for around 4 to 4.5 hours before hitting the 50% mark. (Total around 150W).
- NB! It is VERY important not to run the batteries below 50% as it will damage the batteries and will seriously reduce run time.
- The system is a 1000W 24V Pure Sine Wave Inverter UPS with built-in 15A charger.
- Batteries are 2x Ashcom Ritar RA12-100 100AH Lead Acid batteries in Series (All cables included).
- You only need to get a battery box as I kept my battery cabinet for my new setup (A large plastic storage crate will work).
- Please Note:
- Due to the nature of Lead Acid batteries, I can't guarantee how long they will still last - but at the price for the entire system, you're basically getting them for free. A friend of mine has had his LA battery for over two years and it's still working without issue (he always ensures not to go over 50% DoD though).
- The fan on this UPS is also very loud during charging - It is recommended you run this in your garage or similar area.
Item: Digital Energy EP2000 (EP20-1000 PRO) 24V 1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter UPS & 2x 12V 100AH Batteries
Age: 8 months
Price: R2400
Payment Method Accepted: EFT
Warranty: Inverter is still under warranty until November 2022 - Batteries only had 6 months
Warranty Holder: Through me with supplier
Packaging: Original boxes for Batteries, Will make plan with inverter.
Condition: Inverter - Excellent & Batteries are still holding charge fairly well (I'd say around 70% health as they have been used a fair bit since I got them this past 8 months or so).
Location: Cape Town - Durbanville
Reason: I have upgraded to a 600W Lithium (LiFePO4) System
Shipping: I don't think it will be economical (Batteries are around 30kg each)
Collection: Preferred
UPS Link 1: Inverter UPS Specs
UPS Link 2: Same Same UPS
Battery Link: Ashcom Ritar RA12-100
I also bought 2x Lalela LAL-R1818 WiFi UPS Boxes as backup before I got my LiFePO4 system, in fear of having to switch off the UPS system during the long Stage 6 slots of 4+ hours (as not to damage the batteries).
Item: Lalela LAL-R1818 WiFi UPS (48 840 mWh battery capacity & 13 500mah battery size)
Age: Brand new sealed - received last week.
Price: R1200 each
Payment Method Accepted: EFT
Warranty: Full
Warranty Holder: Incredible Connection
Packaging: Original Sealed
Condition: Brand New
Location: Cape Town - Durbanville
Reason: Not needed as my new Lithium (LiFePO4) UPS is capable of keeping essentials going for around 8 hours.
Shipping: Sure
Collection: Sure
Link: Lalela LAL-R1818 WiFi UPS
FYI
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