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electrical:solar:frugal [2017/07/23 22:29] frater_secessus [reducing supply] |
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- | FIXME [this is a dump of a reddit post I made; will clean up later. fs] | + | [this is a dump of a reddit post I made; will clean up later. fs] |
===== system sizing ===== | ===== system sizing ===== | ||
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+ | Large solar installs are can be useful but are overkill (in size, output and expense) for many campers. | ||
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Reduce the size of your solar install (panels, batteries) by running your loads [[electrical: | Reduce the size of your solar install (panels, batteries) by running your loads [[electrical: | ||
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+ | * Angle your panels to the sun if possible. | ||
+ | * Avoid shade | ||
+ | * keep the panel clean | ||
+ | * ensure there is room under the panel for cooling breezes to flow | ||
- | === reducing load === | ||
- | test | ||
+ | ==== reducing load ==== | ||
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+ | test | ||
+ | * Get used to turning loads off when they are not in active use. Add switches if necessary to prevent “parasitic” draws. | ||
+ | * turn down brightness on tablet, phone, TV, and laptop screens. | ||
+ | * cook and heat with propane instead of electricity | ||
* Inverters | * Inverters | ||
* minimize the use of inverters by using 12v appliances and adapters when possible | * minimize the use of inverters by using 12v appliances and adapters when possible | ||
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* size the inverter to meet the needs of your biggest loads. | * size the inverter to meet the needs of your biggest loads. | ||
* use MSW unless your intended uses need PSW; MSW have lower parasitic draws. | * use MSW unless your intended uses need PSW; MSW have lower parasitic draws. | ||
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===== solar panels ===== | ===== solar panels ===== | ||
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===== converter ===== | ===== converter ===== | ||
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