Security System

plongson
plongson Solar Expert Posts: 115 ✭✭
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I'm looking at a security system for our off grid home. They got back to me with the standby power consumption and it totals 260 milliamps. Does that sound reasonable? I can't always be there with my Kimber...LOL
3500w solar, 800AH with Rolls Surrette, Magnum inverter, Midnite charge controller, Kubota 21kW diesel genset...private well...and just recently connected to city power for additional options...nice to have options 
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,613 admin
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    Re: Security System
    • 0.26 amps * 12 volts = 3.12 watts
    • 3.12 watts * 24 hours per day = 74.88 Watt*Hours per day
    I assume that this has a mobile phone for call out? Have you measured the power or is this just the specifications?

    Sounds reasonable for power usage (if all my assumptions are correct).
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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  • plongson
    plongson Solar Expert Posts: 115 ✭✭
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    Re: Security System

    Thanks BB, not measured, just the specs in the proposal. I'm gonna have enough "legitimate" usage and I'm really trying to keep the stray transient stuff under control. And yes, it has a mobile to call out.
    3500w solar, 800AH with Rolls Surrette, Magnum inverter, Midnite charge controller, Kubota 21kW diesel genset...private well...and just recently connected to city power for additional options...nice to have options 
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