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@rapid4real99 @richtosho @g_diets_ he's right bro...you need to install it in a well ventilated area so that the harmful gases can escape into the atmosphere easily. The best is to use a lithium battery setup just like me.
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@richtosho @g_diets_ Now go back to my main post I made it clear that I am talking about "lead fume"
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I FELT COMPELLED TO SHARE THIS
These days, some of the new bragging rights in Nigeria is:
“I HAVE SOLAR NOW!!!”
I understand it, I really do.
Solar has helped a lot of us escape the madness of unstable power. It has brought comfort, quiet, and some level of control over our lives.
But there is something we are not talking about enough.
What if, in trying to fix one problem, we have quietly brought danger closer to ourselves than we realize, even death? Yes, I said it.
Because when you look closely at what many homes are installing, especially the more affordable setups, the story starts to change.
Most people are not using the expensive lithium batteries you see in premium installations. What we have in many homes are tubular batteries, the ones many Nigerians can actually afford.
And these are lead-acid batteries. Which means they contain lead.
Lead is not something you want around you. Not in your air, not in your home, and definitely not anywhere near your children.
Now pause and really think about this.
These batteries are not just sitting there doing nothing. As they charge and discharge, they release gases like hydrogen. And depending on their condition, especially when they are aging, overcharging, or poorly installed, there can also be harmful fumes involved.
Then you look around and you start to notice a pattern.
Batteries inside rooms.
Under staircases.
In kitchens.
On balconies with little to no ventilation.
Sometimes even inside bedrooms.
We install it, take pictures, feel like we have solved a major problem, and move on.
Meanwhile, something is quietly building in that same space.
You are inhaling what you should not be inhaling.
And the most dangerous part is that it does not happen loudly. It is gradual.
So you start noticing things that do not quite add up. The constant headaches. The unusual tiredness. That feeling that something is off, but you cannot explain it.
And it rarely crosses your mind that the battery sitting quietly in one corner could be part of the problem.
Over time, exposure to lead and these fumes can affect your brain, your memory, your breathing, your kidneys, your energy levels, and for children, their growth and development.
This is where it gets heavy for me. I genuinely weep for Nigeria.
Because we are celebrating solutions without thinking about the long-term consequences.
In a country with little to no regulation. In a system where the government does not prioritize the health and safety of its citizens. In an environment where waste disposal is poorly handled, where you see battery dumps and electronic waste scattered carelessly.
We are introducing more lead into our living spaces without structure, without proper education, and without safeguards.
Years from now, we may start seeing the effects. Not loudly. Not in a way that is easy to trace.
But in patterns of health issues that people cannot fully explain.
And by then, it may already be too late for many.
Let me say this clearly.
Solar is not the problem.
The way we are adopting it is.
Because the same thing that is supposed to improve your life should not be the thing quietly putting your health at risk.
If you are using tubular batteries, pause and look at your setup again. Think about where it is placed. Think about the air around it. Think about who installed it and whether safety was even part of the conversation.
If you cannot change everything immediately, at least start making adjustments. Improve ventilation. Move it away from spaces where you spend long hours. Be intentional about how it is handled.
And if you can, plan towards safer options like lithium, even if it takes time.
Most importantly, stop seeing this as a competition.
This is not about “I better pass my neighbour.”
Because the goal is not just to have light.
The goal is to stay alive and well enough to enjoy that light.
If you already have solar, this is not to scare you.
It is to wake you up.
And please, share this.

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@AlAmeenXBT @zachxbt @Zun2025 If you cry about $2K you should not be in this space in the first place.
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@Val_Gadget ome is a battery capacity, the other is the amount of wattage whether from pv or load
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@socetyhatesjay if you're gonna mount it, let it be 85" above and it should be mounted low with tv stand below it
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TV mounting shouldn’t be a thing anymore in 2026.




Kofi Sark ➐@kofiwest_gh
How many times do I have to tell you guys to stop mounting your TV in 2026 ? ☹️
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@McPayne19 @n6oflife6 tell dem o, my 6 mono panels at 680w each produce around 1.7kw in cloudy sky and my total usage is 600w, the rest goes to the battery. It produces around 3.5-3.7kw in full sun
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@amadaoffor Resident Evil 7
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 3
Resident Evil 2
Hitman Absolution
Grid Legends
Sniper Elite 4
Tomb Raider 2013
Gta San Andreas Definitive
Red Dead Redemption
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@shezzzz_weird lol, yesterday, one playfully said if i no gree mk she come over, she go rape me
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Nobody begs for preek offline sha..
Palmer10@PalmerErrandboy
Drag us online, beg for preek offline
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@MrSokoni @userprofiled Thanks for the clarification and may the sun shine upon your roof
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@GbeleePaul Compare it to your installation and this package is just 2.6m payment after delivery.

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@Benjaysson @hardeyblex @GbeleePaul its a new panel though, i check chat gpt and they sqid i cannot get the full wattage even if its new panels because of heat and energy loss.
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@lewin369 @hardeyblex @GbeleePaul Efficiency of your panel has prolly dropped but overall it’s not bad
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@hardeyblex @GbeleePaul yeah, afternoon, in the full hot sun o..i was expecting it to hit at least 4k
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@lewin369 @GbeleePaul You should be happy, that’s close to the full power of the panel
680 x 6 is 4080w and you’re getting a whole of 3500w
That should be in the afternoon sha
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