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Re: Newbie ready to go off grid
I would also look at the value of the property with and without utility power... More or less, i would guess that $35k will increase the value of your property by ~$35k... Spend $20k-$40k on solar--m…1 · -
Re: True of Fusing system for solar panels
Short answer, if the main wire from your solar array is rated to carry 4xIsc>37.04amps. And rated for 4x1.25*Imp-array--You are OK with a (37.04 amp * 1.25=) 46.3 amps ~ 50 amp branch circuit and …1 · -
Re: Wisdom of underground shed/shelter instead of above ground shed for the off gridder?
Here is the variation in ground temperature vs depth: http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Cooling/EarthTemperatures.htm -Bill1 · -
Re: Adding panels to my setup
It is not an easy answer... (I don't know anything about "Tracer" controllers--Good or bad). In general, do several paper designs with different solar panels and charge controllers and…1 · -
Re: Optimum geography during a SHTF scenario?
What you do before stuff hits the fan, affects how well people survive/recover after SHTF (nice article): http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/article199948699.html -Bill1 ·
