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electrical:12v:intro [2019/05/07 23:17] frater_secessus [sources of house power] |
electrical:12v:intro [2019/05/07 23:19] frater_secessus [sources of house power] |
| [[electrical:generator|generator]] | can make 1000w+ of 120v \\ can run for days \\ inverter models are quieter | can be expensive ($1000+) \\ maintenance \\ needs to be stored when not in use\\ noisy \\ not allowed in some areas/times | | | [[electrical:generator|generator]] | can make 1000w+ of 120v \\ can run for days \\ inverter models are quieter | can be expensive ($1000+) \\ maintenance \\ needs to be stored when not in use\\ noisy \\ not allowed in some areas/times | |
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[[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|Alternator & solar charging]] enhance each other when used together. The investment in solar can be significantly reduced. | [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|Alternator & solar charging]] enhance each other when used together. Adding alternator charging to solar can significantly reduce [[electrical:solar:sizing|the amount of solar required]] to meet your needs. |
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Note: So-called [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|solar generators]] **do not generate power**: they are battery banks, usually AGM or lithium. See below. | Note: So-called [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|solar generators]] **do not generate power**: they are battery banks, usually AGM or lithium. See below. |