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Re: Battery to Inverter Breaker Sizing
It's because that's the wrong system voltage for a constant 180 amp draw! A huge 12 volt battery would be in the neighborhood of 800 amp hours in lead acid, Drawing 180 amps would be drawing more tha…1 · -
Re: Battery to Inverter Breaker Sizing
As the fridge and freeze will be short term loads running on thermostat, they won't be running a long time. With heavy wiring, as a backup system 1800 might be okay. Also the max loads are likely whe…1 · -
Re: Help with open loop batteries
Sounds like you want to mix battery brands/types. NEVER A GOOD PLAN!!!1 · -
Re: Series vs parallel connection on outback fm60
I would do 2 strings of 5 panels, This would allow you to setup without breakers of fuses other than perhaps 1 just before the Outback to use to isolate the charge controller. The charge controller w…1 · -
Re: Is the Classic CC too long in the tooth?
Not sure if shooting a Midnite classic would kill it...lol I just leave mine outside in a tiny 25 cubic foot box and for 10+ years they have lived through humidity, heat and cold producing nicely... …3 ·