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electrical:12v:intro [2020/07/06 10:47]
frater_secessus [what you can run in the van]
electrical:12v:intro [2020/08/14 11:53]
frater_secessus [use patterns]
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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. 
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 +===== use patterns =====
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 +  * 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
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 ===== storing power ===== ===== storing power =====
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