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Re: New build off-grid
Watts is a measure of power usage at any given time, Watt hours is what you should be concerned with. Brewing coffee and then transferring to a stainless steel vacuum thermos with keep it hot for hou…1 · -
Re: New build off-grid
I forgot the planning part and the reason I suggested a 24 volt system voltage. If you start with 12 volt, and choose later to switch to 24 volt, You would need to replace the inverter. We have found…2 · -
Re: New build off-grid
I think you have some basics down. 6 Volt golf cart batteries are a good value for true deep cycle use. Pure sine inverter is needed to keep the compressors running well and efficiently in your fridg…1 · -
Re: Can anybody identify this really old module?
Here are some pictures of my 1980 vintage Photowatt panels, I couldn't read the info on this one, I think they were spec'd as 55 watt panels, or perhaps that is what they were sold to me as…1 · -
Re: Arco panels does anyone still use these?
Nice to know they are still working! I recall hearing about those. I purchased my first panel, I think they were an option, found we actually had a solar business in town, Al's Simpler Solar Sys…1 ·
