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electrical:intro [2016/12/31 18:31]
frater_secessus [dual-battery (alternator charged) power]
electrical:intro [2017/05/26 06:02]
frater_secessus [solar power]
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 ===== House batteries vs starting batteries ===== ===== House batteries vs starting batteries =====
  
-RVs usually have more than one battery;  these are divided up into starting and house batteries.  Starting batteries are what is used to start a motorhome or towing vehicle engine.  House batteries power the living area. +RVs usually have more than one battery;  these are divided up into starting and [[electrical:12v:intro|house batteries]].  Starting batteries are what is used to start a motorhome or towing vehicle engine.  House batteries power the living area. 
  
 An [[electrical:inverter|inverter]] can be used to turn 12v DC into 110v AC. An [[electrical:inverter|inverter]] can be used to turn 12v DC into 110v AC.
 ===== solar power ===== ===== solar power =====
  
-Solar power uses Photovoltaic (PV) [[electrical:solar panel|panels]] and a [[electrical:charge controller|charge controller]] to charge batteries.  +Solar power uses [[electrical:solar:panels|Photovoltaic (PV) panels]] and a [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|charge controller]] to charge batteries.  
 ===== dual-battery (alternator charged) power ===== ===== dual-battery (alternator charged) power =====
  
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