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Re: What does "48-volt inverter" mean?
It would probably be a good idea to build a box to hold the batteries and ventilate the box to outside. The box will not only contain gasses, it also contains any electrolyte spray and prevents accid…1 · -
Re: Partial off-grid system design questions....
The alternator will be almost a rounding error of a load on the 60hp diesel. You would want to set up sheaves so that alternator rpms are in the right zone at engine idle rpms. You would also want to…1 · -
Re: PV Array Sizing
I have a house rule that all the phone chargers etc. go on a single power bar with a lighted on/off switch. It gets switched off at night. For water I use a cistern to gravity feed toilets and lawn s…1 · -
Re: batteries abruptly stopped holding voltage under load...
Also, it's hard to tell from the pic but the second from left battery on bottom row + connection bolt doesn't seem to extend past the top of the nut. Did the bolt snap? Crud under the lug?1 · -
Re: boondocking musicians want to go solar in RV
Generally speaking folks around here consider around 600w of panel to be the point where it might make sense to go Mppt. You'd want to check local panel prices to see if savings on panel offset …1 ·
