A worried young man has taken to social media to seek advice after using his 4.2kVA solar inverter to power a 1hp pumping machine at home. According to the man, his solar installer had informed him that the system could handle the pump only on a sunny day. However, when he attempted to pump water under bright sunlight, he noticed the inverter became extremely hot, raising concerns about whether this was normal.
Man's Facebook Post Details the Issue
The man shared his experience on Facebook, writing: "Good afternoon, installers. Someone recently installed solar for me, though I never wanted to use it to power borehole, but he told me it can carry my 1hp pumping machine but it has to be on a sunny day. I decided to try it today, my borehole didn't make any noise talk more of pumping even when the sun is extremely hot. I also noticed that the inverter became very hot. Is it normal for the inverter to be hot? My inverter is 4.2KVA 24V. Battery is 3kwh 25.6V. Panel is 550W 3pcs."
Mixed Reactions from Solar Experts
The post generated mixed reactions from solar installers and enthusiasts. Carter David commented: "The 4.2kva-24v SAKO inverter and 2.56kwh battery I installed for someone is powering their 1hp pumping machine. 4.2kva-24v SMS inverter too." Miracle Etim noted: "The inverter is a very good product. He would've given you 6.2kva 48volts of it with at least 6pcs of 650 watts jingo panels. And it would've delivered. But the price of that one and this 4.2kva set-up isn't the same." Sufficient Grace Solar Energy page advised: "Your panels are not enough. At least 6 panels of your 550w should do that." Adeolu Williams suggested: "Firstly, it should be 4 pieces or 450w panels or 4 pieces of 550w. I will advise you to call the installer and tell him the problem." Engr Ogbe Daniels added: "This inverter is powerful, am using it, just that the panels are not enough." Omójolà Emmanuel Opéyemí said: "It's supposed to work now. Check the pumping machine with another power source, maybe something is wrong o." Anonymous participant 441 advised: "Ur panel is too small but outside that first check if there is supply in that ur control box." Dele Jose shared: "My itel 3kva with 2.5kw itel lithium battery carry my 1hp pumping machine while my 2 freezer and a fridge is walking in the daytime but I have 4 750watts panels so I think u should either add to ur panels."
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