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Re: What is the most efficient way to handle occasional high loads
For larger systems, the low wattage loads inefficiency is usually not an issue... If you have a system that can output 10kWH per day (sunny weather), and several days of backup, vs (40 watts * 24 hou…1 · -
Re: What is the most efficient way to handle occasional high loads
Do a little research and math and figure out the costs for off grid solar vs staying on grid... Batteries are a major recurring cost too (as well as replacing electronics like charge controllers and …1 · -
Re: Does it make a difference where I connect a Remote Temperature Sensor
You can also get a block of styrofoam, carve a recess in it, and glue or strap or wedge over the remote sensor on the side of the battery (want battery temperature, not air temperature). Bill1 · -
Re: Connecting Bayite 6.5 multimeter
Do you have a link to the brand/model of component you are using? I am guessing this is remote reading volt meter (top and 2nd down are measuring the voltage drop across the shunt--precision power re…1 · -
Re: Need help with Off-Grid Batteries, Inverters and Panels
FM, For the battery bank, we have two things we need to satisfy... The first is the minimum rate of charge for the battery bank. For Flooded Cell Lead Acid batteries, 5% is really the minimum rate of…1 ·
