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Re: Batteries older, fridge more inefficient, deeper discharges: Here's my plan
Also make sure the fridge condenser coils on the outside are clean (no dust bunnies) and if the coils are in the refrigerator walls (no coils on back/under fridge), that the sides have good air circu…1 · -
Re: Nautilus battery charge question
AGMs typical need around 14.2 to 14.4 volts when charging (at ~70-75F room temperature). What voltage is the battery when it is making noise? Generally, you don't want to hold 14.x volts "f…1 · -
Re: Please check my knowledge about solar and battery sizing.
If you lay the panels flat, you are going to lose a fair amount of harvested energy in the winter (plus possible covering with snow if you are not there to brush it off). Being up in northern region …1 · -
Re: 300 watt solar panels and 600ah battery bank only lasting one day?
Ideally, it would be best to measure the Watt*Hours (or kWH) per day with a Kill-a-Watt type meter: https://www.solar-electric.com/kiacpomome.html But, using your numbers, we can estimate your needs:…2 · -
Re: Grounding Confusion
More or less, for an RV that is not permanently on blocks, and has water plumbing and utility power, the only reason a "ground rod" is useful or helpful is for grounding of static electrici…1 ·