taninthai

15 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

 

What tire is that you have on the rear?

D604 they are my road wheels 18 “&21” have another set with off road tyres on,,actually looking to change these wheels for some super moto 17”

20 minutes ago, sapson said:

 

Do you have a source for the Thailand figures?

 

Would really like to know what the daily test numbers are now and where, to put some perspective on the daily positive figures.

 

Sure this information is still elusive.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/   Thailand does not seem to update total number of tests ,that figure has not changed for 3 days ...

10 minutes ago, webfact said:

29 Dec: +155 (6,440)

30 Dec: +250 (6,690)

I guess they tested 95 more people today than yesterday????????????

on a more serious note how many you think they testing on a average day 

1000

2000

3000

it was a big news story when they tested 800 government workers so it seems they like to brag when they test a few .

51 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

I cannot help but think that a large number of migrants having the virus does not reflect the small number of thais having it. These people eat, go 7/11. go markets and everywhere else. If large numbers of them have it, then I suspect more Thais have it than are being revealed

Yesterday in news story it was they are testing 5000-8000 people mainly migrant workers.......they just do not like testing the Thais as they have no one to blame if thais test positive

When I borrowed a mates cb 500 for a little 30 min ride I had exact same problem it was just bouncing of the limiter constantly the bikes are smooth lightweight and easy to handle but are definitely underpowered ....hate to think what they are like when the guys have got all there panniers and a pillion passenger loaded up.

2 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

Thanks. A trip down memory lane... Some of my bike history just for you; from age 16yrs; Yamaha FSIE 50cc, Kawasaki AR80, Yamaha RD80, RD125, RD250, RD350YPVS (Marlborough Racing), Kawasaki GPZ600R, Yamaha Tenere 600, Yamaha FZ750 (my absolute favourite), Yamaha FZR1000, Honda CB250, Honda CB350 and now Honda ADV150. I'm sure there's a few more (there was a Suzuki or two but can't remember the model numbers). Not sure if you'd consider any of these "proper bikes" but they certainly gave me a lot of fun, adventure and riding experience. I am also a college qualified motorcycle technician after studying motor vehicle technology and electronics along with welding and machine shop work.

Cool as said just curious and wondering what sort of people these scooters attract .....my view is it’s either new to bikes people or old people that don’t like the bigger bikes????

4 hours ago, jackdd said:

Your bike in comparison with two random CRF250 from Google, one as supermoto, the other with stock 21 inch front:

That's definitely lower. Looking at that the 21 inch front wheel aligns about with the golden bottom end of the fork in a similar way as on your picture, i guess about 2 inch lower.

If you bought it like this from new the shop either sold you the low version, or maybe Honda is doing the same what they are doing with the Africa Twin here in Thailand, they sell only the low version.

I agree it does seem to look low maybe it’s camera angle....the other issue is the amount of weight added to the bike crash bars,rear rack and box ,Wheels and big metal sump guard .........why have you got the big sump guard you obviously don’t go off roading with road wheels and tyres on it.

On 11/18/2020 at 1:49 PM, soi3eddie said:

 

I bought my ADV150 in February and have covered 9,000 KMs so far. From Bangkok, a 3,000 KM tour around Southern Thailand and back and also a 3,000 KM tour around Northern Thailand and back. Add in a few trips to Hua Hin and Pattaya too. It's a great bike for touring especially if you might to do a bit of rough road or off road tracks. True, it's no fun on the faster divided highways but would they really be fun on any bike? Where the ADV150 definitely wins for me is the versatility and the fact that it can go almost anywhere (except serious off roading for which a CRF would be needed). Pretty much any road other than the main highways is a blast - it goes plenty fast enough and handles really well for a scooter. Mae Sot - Mae Sariang - Mae Hong Son - Pai- Chiang Mai - Arunothai - Chiang-Rai was simply fun all the way. The scooter could keep up with bigger bikes in the mountain curves. The brakes (discs front and back) and low centre of gravity meant confidence on approach to sharp downhill corners. I'm using it more around Bangkok too but I still dislike the cut and thrust of all the other bikes such as couriers and food delivery riders in the city. It gets through traffic well and is really stable to ride. All in all I'm pleased to have chosen it and have booked for modifications at Set by Sar to give it a bit more power.          

Just out of curiosity have you ever owned proper bikes?

On 11/18/2020 at 10:29 PM, SS1 said:

Glad to hear you are enjoying the bike. For me personally it's way too slow for anything outside of Bangkok. For the highways I want a bike where I can safely keep ahead of traffic without cars/trucks overtaking me. For Northern mountain loops, I prefer a lighteweight +450cc supermoto (KTM 690 currently) with some sticky tyres, heaps of low end torque and proper engine braking. Anyways, I'm sure you can have fun on the ADV150 too it handles great indeed and is very comfortable too. 

Best way to avoid the delivery riders in Bangkok is to ride faster than them ???? safe rides!

 Completely agree absolute nightmare touring on a 150 cc scooter ,small cramped ,rubbish brakes ,no power the list goes on and on

13 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

 

I'm looking for foam covers. Tried two bike shops already. They are out there somewhere as I have at least two sets in storage. Just need to find the right shop.????

I had these on my versys ,,,only lasted 1 trip I would say most foam ones be similiar once they get wet they start falling apart especially the throttle side.

Whoopee an extra 36 cc????????????????????I will stick with my 250 after owning one since 2012 I think I’m gonna get some super moto wheels for mine..

currently have 2 sets of original wheels 1 with off road tyres other set with road tyres ..time to sell the road tyre set and get some 17 inch rims????

6 hours ago, sanuk711 said:

I don't understand that taninthai----have you read the health column on here? You understand that most hospitals now fast track? last month I had a hip replacement...(In a mid size hospital) Udon Thani--5 day wait was because I take blood thinners---otherwise 2 days, 3 falangs had knee opps that month , longest wait 4 days....Great service, great treatment, the whole thing with the 3 night stay, 160K Baht £3,900----are you Thai? what is the wait if your paying---I don't understand your posting.

No I’m not paying I pay tax so get it free,I cut a nerve in my arm already had one operation 9 months ago within 15 hours of going to to hospital to sew nerve back together.

slow recovery so they booked me in for another op in may 2021,,,,however since seeing the doctor 6 weeks ago and getting that date for op I have seen improvement and have movement in wrist again.

35 minutes ago, cleopatra2 said:

Apologies , your strategy appears to be one of buy the solar equipment and hope it will run the electric appliances.

I understand that you are working to a budget. 

My recommendation remains the same .

Work out your power requirements and then price a system to meet the demand needed.

If not within  budget you will be in a much better position to decide if any piece of electrical appliance can be excluded from the system.

That’s definitely not my strategy that’s why I started this thread.Which is why I’m looking for more battery power as you say 100Ah is on the limit.

i will try to work this out

fridge

130w x10 hour. 1.3 kwh

fanx2

80wx8 hour.      640w

blender

400w x1hour.    400w

stereo

45w x8hour.      360w

total.                   2.7kw

is that right where do I go from here

So this battery set give more power...but high price.

80ah 24v......could spend this amount but I would then be trying to find cheaper charger/controller for around 5000 bht to try and stay in budget

16 hours ago, cleopatra2 said:

The issue at the moment is your battery. 

At 100Ah it is on the limit if not in fact insufficient.

Even taking into account the blender at 600W working for 20 minutes ( based on 20 shakes for 1 minute each ) , will require 200Wh.

The fridge at 130W for 10 hours requires 1.3KWh.

This is more than  your battery can provide.

 

Now I accept the fridge is not going to be working at full capacity for 10 hours. However if we assume it is working at 50% it still requires 600Wh.

 

The fridge at 50% and blender making 20 shakes results in a power requirement of 800Wh.

 

This still leaves the stereo , fans etc.

 

To be able to calculate the total power requirement it would be beneficial list each piece of equipment along with its power rating and length of time to be operated.

 

 

Have checked blender is 400 w we have run this blender of this old System 4 x 40 w panels ‘this inverter and a pretty knackered lead acid battery

maybe I’m looking at it wrong but would you not take into consideration that say 10 smoothies made between 8amto 10 am then no more made until Midday so batteries will have had time to charge back up giving full power again...   

blender 400w

fan.    40w x2 =80w

stereo not say power consumption.

15 hours ago, sezze said:

Do you at present time got a power meter somewhere ? If so , you can check 100% what power you need .

Do not only think about 12v system , since 12v also will require higher ticker cables .For example , your blender takes 800W + fridge 130w , combined lets say 1000 watt ->85 amp , while 24v this is reduced to 42 amp . Also , wiring is near the same (except size of cables ), 12v to 24v only requires more batteries in series , 100Ah got 1200Wh power , while 50Ah/24v got the same 1200Wh power .

 

I like the sound of this seems to make sense although pushing battery price up a little.
not planning to order anything for one week ,,,,use this week to try and get list together of stuff to order.

4 hours ago, Crossy said:

 

Shade is the enemy of your panels so survey the south-facing areas that get the least shade between 9AM and 3PM when you should be getting peak output.

 

Put everything near the panels and run mains to your kitchen, if you want lighting too run that at 12 or 24V (on a separate cable of course).

Yeah I been checking where the sun is and that roof has sun 9pm to 3pm

4 hours ago, cleopatra2 said:

The 12v 100 Ah battery will only provide 1.2KWh of power .

I am sceptical if this will be sufficient given the above description.

 

I would recommend you carry out a reasonable detailed power consumption calculation based upon your intended use.

For items like the blender the typical usage will be the number of shakes.,,( example if 60 shakes in a day that would be the blender operating for 60 minutes. At a power rating of 800w this would equal 800Wh)

 

As you can see from the blender example calculation . The blender operating for 1 hour in total has considerable used what is available in the battery. ( 800Wh , leaving only 400Wh for everything else ).

 

 

 Blender maybe only 600 w have to check, not many days we would do 60 smoothie maybe 20 to 30.

for now I would say estimates are

charger/inverter.   8000

batteries.                8000
Panels 

cables

cables need to measure and then loom Lazada.

panels I’m sure a whole new topic could be filled....looking at 330w or little more.think just go for 2 to start and add another if needed.

want to get stuff ordered up over next couple weeks so if any one has recommendations of decent panels ,chargers/inverters  aswell as any info on certain stuff/parts to avoid.Welcome to post up.

thanks

Solar panels going on roof on left ,fridge and kitchen is on right,,,better to mount everything inverter ,batteries etc on left as near to panels as possible and run out going supply over to kitchen it’s 25 m run.

is that correct best option?

35 minutes ago, cleopatra2 said:

Do you intend to run the freezer every day.

How long will you use the blender

What other devices will be connected

Do you know what the sun peak hours for your location is.

Ok our situation got bar and restaurant on beach no power lines,normally at night we run generator 6pm-6am.

due to current situation no one sleeping there so we saving diesal not starting genny.

so need fridge on all day ,blender is to make smoothie only used for a minuit at a time,WiFi router ,small music system and couple of fans.

this is why I going for 100AH. BATTERY and bigger inverter,

think I want to stick to 12v system not really sure why just seems little bit simpler for battery set up

Finsk think your estimate costs are way high and bit confusing really,,

this system gonna stay on site panels mounted on roof that gets good sunlight if clear sky from 9am-3pm.

without any calculations i have been guessing probably 3 panels,,,,been looking at controllers/inverters like these

https://s.lazada.co.th/s.XLhO9 or the similiar yellow suoer one.

batteries approx 8000 bht for 100 ah inc bms.

https://s.lazada.co.th/s.XL1T2
 

4 hours ago, Nakdontree said:

Why not just clean the panels (could easily increase the output by 50 %), and replace the old battery with a new one? The inverter seems to work ok.

One thing you should keep in mind, no matter if you keep the old inverter or buy a new one. If you operate the inverter near the sea and there is a fan inside the inverter, the fan will accumulate sea salt dust in the electronics over time. In the rainy season with its high humidity this salt layer causes the tiny metal components of the electronics to corrode.

The inverter side of the Leonics device doesn’t work we using that as a charge controller and the small silver inverter is only good for WiFi router...The panels are about 12 years old 40w power output,way way out dated now you would need 9 of them just to get the power of one modern day panel.

2 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Having a chest freezer operate for 8 - 10 hours a day, is no good,

whatever you have in it is not going to keep.

regards Worgeordie

It’s only going to be to keep drinks in .when we return to busy times we sleep there at night and start generator for electric.

I’m glad you started new section been meaning to get this post up for awhile.

been Messing around with some old panels someone gave me for a year ,but with them being only 40 w and most of our lead acid batteries drained it’s not much use.

old system

 

so now want to upgrade and try to have set up to run a fridge freezer For around 8-10 hours a day,also WiFi router and 800w blender.

thinking panels ,charge controller/inverter and lifepo4 battery set up.

looking for advice on whole system set up .....amount off panels ,reliable charger/inverter Etc etc 

this is the fridge freezer that we want to run in daytime 8am to 6pm we are completely off grid.

thinking possible to do for around 25,000bht?