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  • Re: Run A/C from inverter?

    Given that a Honda eu2000i is supposed to be capable of starting/running a 13.5 kBtu A/C -- Especially with a good soft start conversion--It certainly sound possible. If a flooded cell lead acid batt…
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  • Re: wiring a 24 volt system

    Having the same cable lengths only matters if you have 2 or more parallel strings. A single series connected string of batteries, there is no reason to "match" battery to battery cable leng…
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  • Re: Magnum 4448 charger/inverter

    More or less, charging runs from 5% to 13% typical for solar panels. And genset charging generally runs from 10% to 20% (or even 25%)--With 13%+ rate of charge recommend having a remote battery tempe…
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  • Re: Determining Batteries State of Charge

    A couple of suggestions... First, figure out what your average load is during the day... Say it is 15 amps @ 24 volts. Then, if you are aiming for 10% rate of charge, you want the solar charger outpu…
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  • Re: Should Negative on Battery Bank Be tied to Ground?

    My humble suggestion... A properly grounded battery bank helps limit lightning damage. For AC power off grid--Our founder (now retired), in his experience, the #1 damage from lightning for off grid p…
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