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Re: Pier locations
Is the hill stable? If not, you could need to go pretty deep for pier footings/columns. The few trees I could make out, seem to indicate the slope is stable--You don't see any trees that are &qu…1 · -
Re: Fridge compressor too big or inverter or batteries too small?
Long AC wiring from inverter to refrigerator/freezer load can actually be a help. The longer wiring+resistance reduces the high surge current. This is a version of "soft start". Some folks …1 · -
Re: Cost effective backup system, with future solar
For purely backup power, Solar tends to be quite expensive--Even full time off grid (9+ months a year), it runs around $1-$2+ per kWH for most people. And if you are in a region with not too much sun…1 · -
Re: Fridge compressor too big or inverter or batteries too small?
Place a volt meter on the DC input to the AC inverter and see if you get a lot of sag when starting the fridge (or place an 800 Watt hair drier (or up to a 1,500 watt space heater) on your inverter a…1 · -
Re: Did I fry my aims inverter charger
I don't know, and I am not sure that anyone but AIMS can help you. In general, no inverter (or other major electronics manufacture) will release their schematics and parts lists for people to de…1 ·