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  • Estragon
    Estragon Registered Users Posts: 4,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    With lead acid, you wouldn't likely get to 100% in 30 mins.  The last 15% or so to full is less efficient and slower than at lower states of charge.  You can force it to a degree with higher charging voltage, but it's hard on the battery.
    Off-grid.  
    Main daytime system ~4kw panels into 2xMNClassic150 370ah 48v bank 2xOutback 3548 inverter 120v + 240v autotransformer
    Night system ~1kw panels into 1xMNClassic150 700ah 12v bank morningstar 300w inverter
  • Estragon
    Estragon Registered Users Posts: 4,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1000w x 4 x 1/6hr ÷48v = ~14ah.
    Off-grid.  
    Main daytime system ~4kw panels into 2xMNClassic150 370ah 48v bank 2xOutback 3548 inverter 120v + 240v autotransformer
    Night system ~1kw panels into 1xMNClassic150 700ah 12v bank morningstar 300w inverter