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Re: Newbie - just need to power refrigerator during power outage
Just be aware--More or less the rule of thumb is around 500 Watts per every 100 AH for a FLA @ 24 volt battery bank: * 7,680 WH / 24 volt = 320 AH battery bus (@ 24 volts) * 320 AH * 500 Watt inverte…1 · -
Re: Newbie Electric Radiant Floor Heating tied with Solar
In general, you are best to start with conservation (design on home on lot, summer shading/winter sun in through windows, etc.). There is lots of information out there on green building/insulation te…1 · -
Re: What type of wire in conduit?
The NM-B is going to be a pain to pull--If you have a longer run and/or some corners. THHN is going to be much easier to pull. If you don't get colored wire (black/red/white/green)--At least buy…1 · -
Re: Grounding of PV panels
Do you have a chance of lightning in your area (one good reason for ground solar panel frames)? If you want to ground (with 6 AWG bare wire from panel to panel to ground rod/plate): https://www.solar…2 · -
Re: Grounding Battery Bank and Inverter
Don't feel bad... "Grounding" is huge and complex issue--peppered with many "opinions" too. I will try to answer quickly/simply--But feel free to ask questions/have me/us jus…1 ·