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Re: Newbie ready to go off grid
I would suggest (as above) a small system with 2-4 "golf cart" batteries (~200 AH @ 6 volts per battery, very roughly 400-800 Watts of solar panels) and a smaller AC inverter (300 Watts or …2 · -
Re: What batteries for an off the grid system?
FLA batteries need maintenance about 1x per month (check electrolyte levels, add distilled water as needed) and need recharging 1 day per month (if not left on float charge). AGMs, no maintenance, mo…1 · -
Re: Inverter problem
Some insulation for wire is petroleum based, some is plant based starch. We have a pet rabbit, some wire he munches on like candy, others he will not touch. Watch your cars outside, many get their wi…1 · -
Re: End of Battery Life Replacement Strategy
I believe the original poster is somewhere near the very southern portion of South Africa (32 degrees south). Getting 10 years on a set of VRLA in daily use--You are doing something right (or possibl…1 · -
Re: Trace SW4024 refusing to remain in charge mode when on new generator
Ki has not been back since March of 2015. Bill1 ·
