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--- electrical:12v:intro [2020/05/14 10:26]
frater_secessus [what you can run in the van]
+++ electrical:12v:intro [2020/08/14 11:52]
frater_secessus [storing power]
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   * **easy/cheap to run** off a [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|portable power pack]]((which you will have to recharge somehow))
       * fan
-      * CPAP
+      * [[https://www.cpap.com/blog/cpap-camping/|CPAP]] - especially with humidification turned off
   * **average loads** - small ($) house power system:  Example:  200w of solar and 100Ah of battery.
       * [[food:refrigeration|12v compressor fridges]] -- they use little power and run intermittently
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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.
+===== use patterns =====
+* People who can camp in driveways can cheaply run shore power to the van with an extension cord.
+* people who weekend camp can [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/hkvuot/agm_charging_for_weekenders/|charge the batteries from shore power on their return]], augmenting with alternator, solar, or generator if needed
+* people who drive hours each day (delivery, trucking, etc) may be fine with [[electrical:12v:b2b|DC-DC charging]] alone.  This also applies to lithium chemistry batteries
+* people who spend long periods off-grid will probably want a robust solar install
 ===== storing power =====

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