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 It is common for beginners to fantasize about running these impractical loads off solar power: It is common for beginners to fantasize about running these impractical loads off solar power:
  
-  * A/C +  * [[hvac:solar_ac|A/C]] 
-  * instant pot+  * instant pot / ninja foodie / air fryers
   * george foreman grills   * george foreman grills
-  * toaster ovens (or just toasters)((microwaves are easier on the system because of their short running times)) +  * toaster ovens (or just toasters)((microwaves //can// be easier on the system because of their short running times)) 
-  * electric coffee pots +  * electric coffee makers 
-  * anything that runs on a giant inverter+  * electric hair dryers 
 +  * electric water kettles 
 +  * electric water heaters 
 +  * basically anything that runs on a big inverter
  
 The number of beginners who imagine themselves running these greatly exceeds the number of people who can afford to buy the gear, have sufficient roof space for the panels, and the knowledge to get it set up correctly and keep it running.  Think about the large gap between //wanting// a Ferrari and doing what it takes to buy one and keep it healthy.  It can be done but most folks have neither the funds or the will to make it happen.   The number of beginners who imagine themselves running these greatly exceeds the number of people who can afford to buy the gear, have sufficient roof space for the panels, and the knowledge to get it set up correctly and keep it running.  Think about the large gap between //wanting// a Ferrari and doing what it takes to buy one and keep it healthy.  It can be done but most folks have neither the funds or the will to make it happen.  
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