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- | a longer-form answer to [[https:// | + | a longer-form answer to [[https:// |
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- | If you read nothing else: avoid flexible solar panels, AGM batteries, and solar generators. | + | If you read nothing else: |
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+ | * don't try to [[opinion: | ||
+ | * avoid flexible solar panels, AGM batteries, and solar generators. | ||
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- | ===== sourcing ===== | ||
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- | Buy used from craigslist, thrift stores, etc. when possible. | ||
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- | Use pricewatch tools like camelcamelcamel to get alerts when prices drop on items you need. | ||
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+ | * generally speaking, use the smallest battery bank appropriate for your use and apply maximal charging to it. | ||
* avoid convenience items like " | * avoid convenience items like " | ||
* use 6v deep cycles in series rather than 12v singly or in parallel | * use 6v deep cycles in series rather than 12v singly or in parallel | ||
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+ | Buy used from craigslist, thrift stores, etc. when possible. | ||
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+ | Use pricewatch tools like camelcamelcamel to get alerts when prices drop on items you need. | ||