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Re: Batteries soc
this is the "GENERIC" chart we have been using around here for years, hope it helps.. Please Note: it does Not include the Delta T differential formula..1 · -
Re: Reasons We Live Off-Grid
Our nearest power line is 5 miles away. We chose this spot because it was somewhat remote. Cost of solar power was not much of an issue. Being able to be independent, wanting the quietness, priceless…4 · -
Re: 3.5 cu. ft. chest freezer with thermostat as a refrigerator
There's also a slightly deeper version with 11.5 cubic feet capacity. You can get it in white or stainless as well. For that price, you can't go wrong giving it a try.1 · -
Re: 3.5 cu. ft. chest freezer with thermostat as a refrigerator
Brand is Insignia which I think is a re branded General Electric available from Best Buy. It was on sale for $400CDN last week probably less in the US.2 · -
Re: 3.5 cu. ft. chest freezer with thermostat as a refrigerator
As was pointed out the tiny refrigerators are very inefficient. I was shocked to see their energy usage being well over half of my large fridge/freezer - which also has a good defrost cycle. I am goi…1 · -
Re: 3.5 cu. ft. chest freezer with thermostat as a refrigerator
An 11.5 cubic fridge/freezer runs about 300Kw-hr/ year. And defrosts, has a light and needs no fancy thermostat. Seems to me to be a far more practical setup than a freezer. Not to mention the fact t…1 · -
Re: SW4048 bulk charge voltage
latest 3.11 there is no 4.x as far I can tell.1 · -
Re: Cooling the batteries
Guess the battery temp might be in the 90's without the cooling apparatus. Seems pretty successful so far. There are dozens of variables that could be experimented with if so inclined. Impact of insu…1 · -
Re: Cooling the batteries
I wonder if one could purchase a plastic water utility or holding tank and cut the top off of it.1 · -
Re: Newbie ready to go off grid
AFAIK lithium batteries should never be charged in freezing temps, and should be current restricted discharging. Depending on ambient and inverter loading, I suspect it would be hard to get enough he…3 ·
