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Re: How to power an established well pump with solar
If this was an off-grid (I'm off grid) cabin, I'd pump to a storage tank above ground, and use a small 12V RV style booster pump to get water to the fixtures. There will be days without sun, so you s…1 · -
Re: How to power an established well pump with solar
I'll attach the generic chart for Pumps , Motors, Power. To actually run from Solar and batteries will be expensive. A mid-size generator might be a better thought.small inverter generators…1 · -
Re: Off Grid Telecommunications Plant Battery Project
Telcom batteries are designed for only a couple dozen or so discharge cycles, as backup generators come on line. They are designed for long Float life and are often swapped out at about 50% of warran…1 · -
Re: Newbie ready to go off grid
The best way is for them to invest in the first set of batteries, once they have "skin in the game" they will keep a much closer eye on things. And remember distilled water for batteries.1 · -
Re: Newbie ready to go off grid
NiFe batteries are lower efficiency than flooded lead acid, but they are not super low ! I never worry about sulfating the batteries. Winter cloudy spells were a major factor in choosing NiFe batteri…1 ·
