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Re: Is DC Watts same as DC Watts?
VA is different than Watts. But, it depends. They differ by the "power factor" or PF. Power Factor is sort of like efficiency--But instead of being a pure loss, it is, sort of, how efficien…1 · -
Re: New build off-grid
Inverters tend to be a key component in the system design. 2,400 watt 24 volt DC inverters are typically easier to find vs 2,400 watt 48 vdc inverters. Also, if you want to run some DC loads, 24 vdc …1 · -
Re: charging battery bank with a mains power charger
What voltage is your battery bank? Connect the charger to your battery bank (less than 80% SOC) and see how hot the battery charger gets after charging for 15-60 minutes of charging. If the a.c. batt…1 · -
Re: charging battery bank with a mains power charger
A well designed charge controller in a well ventilated location should not overheat no matter the AH rating of the battery bank. And when you have a larger battery bank, it is not uncommon to paralle…1 · -
Re: charging battery bank with a mains power charger
Sometimes, I have seen battery chargers "rated" for maximum battery bank storage capacity (say 300 AH @ 12 VDC). There is always the possibility that a very large battery bank could cause t…1 ·
