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electrical:solar:builds [2022/01/27 15:30]
frater_secessus [100w] |
electrical:solar:builds [2022/02/27 13:02]
frater_secessus [600w] added 800w |
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| > I... use an [[https://amzn.to/2QCHLoQ|alpicool]] [[[food:refrigeration#compressor_refrigeration|compressor refrigerator]]], in my transit van. It has 200w of panels on the roof and a separate [[https://amzn.to/3411PEp|50Ah battleborn battery]] for powering things in the back (like the refrigerator). The 200w keeps the refrigerator running 24/7 with very little intervention needed. Every once in a while when it's cloudy for several days in a row I have to plug the van in if it's not getting driven a lot. The alternator charges the back when it's running, with a [[https://amzn.to/3yqTqb6|Victron smart relay]] in between the front and the back so that the back can't drain the starter battery when the van isn't running. - hoggernick((https://amzn.to/3yqTqb6)) | > I... use an [[https://amzn.to/2QCHLoQ|alpicool]] [[[food:refrigeration#compressor_refrigeration|compressor refrigerator]]], in my transit van. It has 200w of panels on the roof and a separate [[https://amzn.to/3411PEp|50Ah battleborn battery]] for powering things in the back (like the refrigerator). The 200w keeps the refrigerator running 24/7 with very little intervention needed. Every once in a while when it's cloudy for several days in a row I have to plug the van in if it's not getting driven a lot. The alternator charges the back when it's running, with a [[https://amzn.to/3yqTqb6|Victron smart relay]] in between the front and the back so that the back can't drain the starter battery when the van isn't running. - hoggernick((https://amzn.to/3yqTqb6)) |
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| | > I have an [[https://amzn.to/3G9YVhk|Alpicool T50]], a [[https://amzn.to/3s3oCuC|200w panel]] on the roof and a [[https://amzn.to/3ubiy6a|Bluetti EB70]]. The panel will charge the EB70 in about 6 hours, but it wouldn't really need to as the T50 will run, as a fridge no freezer, single zone, for about 32 hours on the EB70. Overnight run won't require a full charge. Ambient was in the 70s for that test and it will affect the run time if it's hotter or colder. -- piquat(https://www.reddit.com/r/urbancarliving/comments/se470h/keeping_food_cold_fridge_vs_cooler/huiv8uz/)) |
| ===== 300w ===== | ===== 300w ===== |
| > [300w panel and 200Ah bank] never dips below 70%. Not unusual to stay above 80 or 90%. 1.3cf [[https://amzn.to/3vDt44w|Engel chest fridge]], 10 minutes 600W (950W used) Microwave, [[https://amzn.to/3tqeBXA|Webasto heater]], [[https://amzn.to/3sICmut|MaxAir fan]], [[https://amzn.to/2NyUQOs|Laptop]], Phones, Lights, 5 minutes 800W Water boiler. Also glad we have [[https://amzn.to/3cHivEW|a shore power charger]] and can [[https://amzn.to/3cHjMvv|use the alternator]]. Each method has its use. -- MsNomer((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62682)) | > [300w panel and 200Ah bank] never dips below 70%. Not unusual to stay above 80 or 90%. 1.3cf [[https://amzn.to/3vDt44w|Engel chest fridge]], 10 minutes 600W (950W used) Microwave, [[https://amzn.to/3tqeBXA|Webasto heater]], [[https://amzn.to/3sICmut|MaxAir fan]], [[https://amzn.to/2NyUQOs|Laptop]], Phones, Lights, 5 minutes 800W Water boiler. Also glad we have [[https://amzn.to/3cHivEW|a shore power charger]] and can [[https://amzn.to/3cHjMvv|use the alternator]]. Each method has its use. -- MsNomer((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62682)) |
| > We have 640w total from four 160w panels on the top of BoB. Feeds into a 200ah [[https://amzn.to/3o2F62d|lithium battery]]. Power draws are the 5 cubic foot [[food:refrigeration|fridge/freezer (12v)]], the [[https://amzn.to/3sICmut|MaxxFan]] in season, the microwave through the 1000w [[https://amzn.to/3cH45EE|inverter]]. All that certainly does not need the 640w, even in the winter here in WA state. And then there's our 12v A/C unit. It draws 32-40 amps when operating. And when are we most likely to use it? When its warm and there's full sun. With the [[https://amzn.to/3cJtg9F|BlueSky MPPT controller]], I can see 35-40 amps incoming from the panels. -- Zyzzyx((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62682)) | > We have 640w total from four 160w panels on the top of BoB. Feeds into a 200ah [[https://amzn.to/3o2F62d|lithium battery]]. Power draws are the 5 cubic foot [[food:refrigeration|fridge/freezer (12v)]], the [[https://amzn.to/3sICmut|MaxxFan]] in season, the microwave through the 1000w [[https://amzn.to/3cH45EE|inverter]]. All that certainly does not need the 640w, even in the winter here in WA state. And then there's our 12v A/C unit. It draws 32-40 amps when operating. And when are we most likely to use it? When its warm and there's full sun. With the [[https://amzn.to/3cJtg9F|BlueSky MPPT controller]], I can see 35-40 amps incoming from the panels. -- Zyzzyx((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62682)) |
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| > 570w of mono panel, [[https://amzn.to/3vBaSbw|40A 4215BN tracer]], 2x Duracell GC-2 6v, 75A [[https://amzn.to/3cHrx4B|Battery Doctor isolator]], [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/tag/converters/|10A DIY]] [[https://amzn.to/3cHivEW|shore power converter]]. This yields ~420w in clear [and 100F) conditions and ~100w when completely overcast. [500w+ does happen, but it's rare in [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneled]] systems since they are already mostly charged by solar noon] -- frater secessus((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/07/29/solar-setup-info/)),((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/08/19/solar-install-completed/)) | > 570w of mono panel, [[https://amzn.to/3vBaSbw|40A 4215BN tracer]], 2x Duracell GC-2 6v, 75A [[https://amzn.to/3cHrx4B|Battery Doctor isolator]], [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/tag/converters/|10A DIY]] [[https://amzn.to/3cHivEW|shore power converter]]. (old setup) This yields ~420w in clear [and 100F) conditions and ~100w when completely overcast. [500w+ does happen, but it's rare in [[electrical:solar:overpaneling|overpaneled]] systems since they are already mostly charged by solar noon] -- frater secessus((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/07/29/solar-setup-info/)),((https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/08/19/solar-install-completed/)) |
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| > We run 2 ~60w [[https://amzn.to/2NyUQOs|laptops]], 2 phones, lights and [[food:refrigeration|a fridge]] (all 12v) on 600 Watts of panels with 3 125ah batteries. It works well unless it's overcast and rainy for a few days in a row. We started with 400w and upgraded after running the batteries too low a few times. [deleted-unknown]((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/56adnx/im_about_to_buy_a_solar_system_but_i_have_no_clue/d8iso3i/)) | > We run 2 ~60w [[https://amzn.to/2NyUQOs|laptops]], 2 phones, lights and [[food:refrigeration|a fridge]] (all 12v) on 600 Watts of panels with 3 125ah batteries. It works well unless it's overcast and rainy for a few days in a row. We started with 400w and upgraded after running the batteries too low a few times. [deleted-unknown]((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/56adnx/im_about_to_buy_a_solar_system_but_i_have_no_clue/d8iso3i/)) |
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| | ===== 800w ===== |
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| | > 800w... 3000w inverter I’ve got a window AC on the back of my van. My pup runs hot and it’s important to me to have her comfortable, even at hot beach days, or desert days. Whatever it may be, i’d rather have her comfortable than not. I also have a doggy cam that runs pretty much 24/7 that monitors both my dog and the van when we’re away from it (for security), as well as powering my laptop, phone, lights, water pump, outlets, and my cooking devices (air fryer lol & coffee pot) -- CommunicationDue6325((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/t274w3/anyone_have_a_800w_solar_system_finishing_my/)) |
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| | > 750w of used solar farm poly panel, [[https://amzn.to/3h54DGt|EpEver 50A 5415AN controller]], [[https://mouse.mousetrap.net/boondocking/lithium.html|100Ah Rebel Batteries LiFePO4]], 75A [[https://amzn.to/3cHrx4B|Battery Doctor isolator]], [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/tag/converters/|10A DIY]] [[https://amzn.to/3cHivEW|shore power converter]]. (new setup) -- frater secessus((https://mouse.mousetrap.net/boondocking/parts.html#power)) |
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| ===== 1000w+ ===== | ===== 1000w+ ===== |
