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Re: Distances and wiring
I have another wire calculator... At least I know how to use this one. :) And Costco batteries are generally pretty good for the price. Need to know which batteries you got. Normal "car batterie…1 · -
Re: Solar/battery set up on a Handwashing trailer
You are very welcome. One option is to plumb the "new small RV pump" in parallel with your existing pump. And just use valves or check valves--That way you always have a backup. Another que…1 · -
Re: Solar/battery set up on a Handwashing trailer
Can you tell us what genset you have (Watts, inverter-generator or plain genset) and how much fuel per day you burn? Plain old gensets (non-inverter type) can supply high surge current because of alt…1 · -
Re: Over paneling a charge controller
There is also something else to watch for... The input side of a MPPT (and PWM) controller has a maximum current rating of some sort... Typically, the max input current may be the same as the output …3 · -
Re: The price of off grid security.
I have about 5 or so of them around two different homes... So far, the Li Ion AA batteries (2x per) seem to be lasting pretty well. So far, 1x year and batteries are still fine (rarely falls to freez…1 ·