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--- electrical:intro [2016/11/20 16:50]
frater_secessus [solar power] new
+++ electrical:intro [2025/12/24 22:58] (current)
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 ===== 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.
 ===== 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 =====
+[[electrical:12v:alternator|Dual-battery systems]] use the alternator to charge both the house and starter battery.  An isolator or solenoid is used to keep the house from depleting the starter battery.
 ===== wind power =====

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