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Re: new to the field, setting up an off-grid sys, possibility for upgrade
From what I've seen, kits are rarely the best way to go. They often appear to be assembled to a price point, and the trade-offs may not be best for a given application. The choice of inverter size, f…1 · -
Re: Multiple charge controllers for one battery bank
Multiple charge controllers on a bank is done often, and is generally not a problem. One issue that can arise is when the controllers don't communicate (generally just the large, higher end ones do),…1 · -
Re: How many amp hours does a compressor fridge consume?
I have a small DC chest unit I use for transporting food to the cabin, and it's quite the power pig. IIRC, runs ~8a constantly. At > 2kwh/day, that's more than my full size AC fridge, and ~10x my …1 · -
Re: Choosing a good generator
My understanding is the stirring of electrolyte in FLA happens mainly in the latter part of absorb, when there is some heating and bubbling/gassing. Current at this stage is pretty minimal, and I gen…1 · -
Re: Solar panel connection
80w at 220v is 80/220= 0.363a Assuming the 220v is AC, you'd need an inverter to go from 12(or 24) vdc to 220vac.1 ·
