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electrical:solar:frugal [2017/07/23 22:29] frater_secessus [reducing supply] |
electrical:solar:frugal [2017/11/19 19:24] frater_secessus [system sizing] |
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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. | ||
| 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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| - | ==== reducing supply ==== | ||
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| - | === reducing load === | ||
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| - | test | ||
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| - | * Inverters | ||
| - | * minimize the use of inverters by using 12v appliances and adapters when possible | ||
| - | * turn inverters off when not in use | ||
| - | * size the inverter to meet the needs of your biggest loads. | ||
| - | * use MSW unless your intended uses need PSW; MSW have lower parasitic draws. | ||
| ===== solar panels ===== | ===== solar panels ===== | ||
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| ===== converter ===== | ===== converter ===== | ||
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