rested in DIY might want to read the [[https://diysolarforum.com/forums/diy-lifepo4-battery-banks.22/|DIY LiFePO4 Battery Banks subforum]] over on DIY Solar. You can also see the [[electrical:12v:lifepo4_b... cut-off, and internal heaters.
The [[https://diysolarforum.com/|DIY Solar Forums]] are a good place to check for updated info, as well as links to teardown re
ase
===== must I use the PS brand's proprietary solar panels? =====
No, you can use any panel that mee... pec. Consult the power station's [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator#solar_charging_limits|solar ("PV") input specs]] and buy panel[s] whose [[electrical:solar:panels#specificatio
onsumes **29,000**Wh of power per day.
- A 100w solar panel on an MPPT [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|controller]] will harvest an average of:
* Chi... ter kettles
* electric space heaters
* [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioners]]
* electric coffee makers
... nvested thousands of dollars in battery banks and solar, or run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]
Ele
among other names. ]
A configurable [[electrical:solar:charge_controller#shunt|shunt]] (single stage) co... tter performance.
There are three [[electrical:solar:charge_controller_setpoints|setpoints]] that inte... se. There are a couple reasons to [[electrical:solar:pwm_tweaking#the_controller_s_achilles_heel|use a... ithout affecting the battery much or [[electrical:solar:offthepanel|even at all]].
So if you are deep cy
shunt cannot be counted.**
Note: [[electrical:solar:status|Watching amps trail off]] at the end of le... to the app or directly to other Victron gear like solar charge controllers.((the Orion-TR is a notable an... d operate their [[https://amzn.to/2SuOYmr|SX-2030 solar charge controller]]. The monitor will still prov
nection).
TL;DR: **heating an RV from batteries/solar is impractical**.((with the exception of [[hvac:h... https://www.reddit.com/r/VanLife/comments/19emcl2/solar_for_800/kjhbdck/))
=== Gasoline Ventilated Heat... er 675 - 850btu/hr. 'Dwellers with [[electrical:solar:nonessential|excess solar power]] or access to shore power could use these without affecting the bank.
low //float voltages//((≤13.4v)), or [[electrical:solar:status#setups_with_no_float|no float at all]]
... cal:12v:b2b|DC-DC]] is present
* [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|solar charging]] (profiles, configurability, output rating, protections if any)
*... ical change from lead-battery charging.
===== solar charging =====
Here we need to be careful about
s written from the standpoint of the [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|solar charge controller]]. It affects all circuits to some degree and is not limited to solar. -- secessus]
In typical installs the charge con... And it may //not// be a problem since since
- solar-only charging is often low-current charging, mini