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Re: PamCarter1: I want to start small with off grid Chest Freezer
+1 on allowing a little bit of freezer/fridge temperature variation to shift power drain to sunlight hours (saving battery wear). IMO, the ideal way to do this is two thermostats, with the availabili…1 · -
Re: PamCarter1: I want to start small with off grid Chest Freezer
Also consider the Sunstar DC chest freezers. I'd get 4 batteries and go 24V. Perhaps with a Midnite Solar Kid charge controller.1 · -
Re: To broom the panels or not?
In December (and depending on latitude) there isn't much loss even if you go all the way to vertical. Useful for keeping snow off.1 · -
Re: Two Diaphragm pumps in parallel
Insulated but not heated will eventually be as cold as outside. You need some heat (with great air sealing and insulation, very little). Ground heat and/or heat from the water might be enough, but so…1 · -
Re: Two Diaphragm pumps in parallel
Typically, you can count on not all fixtures being in use at the same time. Or even if so, a pressure tank will usually cover the draw long enough that a smaller (or single) pump is fine. Slow pumpin…1 ·
