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electrical:12v:power_mix [2023/10/16 14:18]
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 For this reason the solar + alternator combination is the most common and effective charging approach for vehicle dwellers.  But there are times when one of these (or some other source) might do the majority of heavy lifting, or other forms of charging might be best suited to your particular use case.  For this reason the solar + alternator combination is the most common and effective charging approach for vehicle dwellers.  But there are times when one of these (or some other source) might do the majority of heavy lifting, or other forms of charging might be best suited to your particular use case. 
  
 +Note:  [[electrical:12v:multipoint_charging|charging concurrently from multiple sources]] is normal and generally beneficial.
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-Some [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]] should probably be included in every build;  it is a silent, long-lived charging source that can output whatever voltage your batteries need.  +Some [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]] should probably be included in every build with [[electrical:12v:mandatory_solar|few exceptions]];  it is a silent, long-lived charging source that can output whatever voltage your batteries need.  
  
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 Having access to [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] (grid power) is like winning the vandweller lottery.  It is cheap and practically unlimited.  As long as you can keep your demand under ~1500w you can do practically whatever you want. Run a space heater?  Microwave?  Induction cooktop?  Charge your batteries?  Sure (just not all at the same time).  Having access to [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] (grid power) is like winning the vandweller lottery.  It is cheap and practically unlimited.  As long as you can keep your demand under ~1500w you can do practically whatever you want. Run a space heater?  Microwave?  Induction cooktop?  Charge your batteries?  Sure (just not all at the same time). 
  
-**Consider shore power charging to be the backbone of your charging system if you regularly have access to shore power**.  E.g. you live in a house, rent RV spots with pedestal power, "moochdock" in driveways with access to an outdoor outlet.  Even if you have to pay for the use of the power it will still be cheaper than off-grid approaches. +**Consider shore power charging to be the backbone of your charging system if you regularly have access to shore power**.  E.g. you live in a house, rent RV spots with pedestal power, can use power at school/work, "moochdock" in driveways with access to an outdoor outlet.  Even if you have to pay for the use of the power it will still be cheaper than off-grid approaches. 
  
 You can get away with a very simple,  low-power, single-stage  [[electrical:converter|shore power charging setup]]  You can get away with a very simple,  low-power, single-stage  [[electrical:converter|shore power charging setup]] 
electrical/12v/power_mix.txt ยท Last modified: 2024/06/30 10:54 by frater_secessus

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