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electrical:12v:mandatory_solar [2019/01/22 13:13]
frater_secessus [alternator/isolator]
electrical:12v:mandatory_solar [2020/10/11 19:48]
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 ====== Is solar mandatory? ====== ====== Is solar mandatory? ======
  
-Solar isn't //mandatory//, but it is incredibly useful for nomads.  There should be a good reason why one would plan a build without //some// solar.  Even just [[electrical:solar:builds#w|a small amount]].  Some reminders:+Solar isn't //mandatory//.  Here are some cases where it might not be worth the trouble:   
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 +  * the camper has Lithium, carbon-foam, or similar battery chemistries that are not bothered by sitting at [[electrical:12v:psoc|partial state of charge]] and there is enough charging capacity to meet needs. 
 +  * the camper will be sitting on [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] 
 +  * the camper is equipped with a [[electrical:12v:b2b|DC-DC charger]] will be driven for consecutive hours at least a couple times a week.   
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 +The rest of this document assumes the camper is equipped with normal lead-chemistry batteries (flooded, AGM, etc).  
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 +Solar is incredibly useful for nomads with lead-chemistry batteries. There should be a good reason why they would plan a build without //some// solar.  Even just [[electrical:solar:builds#w|a small amount]].  Some reminders:
  
   * solar is silent and can be discreet   * solar is silent and can be discreet
electrical/12v/mandatory_solar.txt · Last modified: 2024/02/09 13:21 by frater_secessus