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electrical:solar:builds [2022/01/28 20:33]
frater_secessus [200w] added piquat |
electrical:solar:builds [2022/09/11 11:36] (current)
frater_secessus [400w] inter71 |
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| > I have been using the [[https://amzn.to/35ZOM7F|Alpicool T50]] for a few months now on my solar setup and it's pretty good on energy. I spent a week in florida in December and it was using 500-600 watt hours in a sealed van two run fridge and freezer. But the bulk of the weather since I've used it is 60-70 daytime and 35-55 at night. Usually less than 200 watt hours as fridge only and 300-400 to use fridge/freezer. My fridge I keep set at 37 and when I use the freezer I set it to 20 degrees. I have 3 [[https://amzn.to/3cKgtnf|100-watt solar panels]] mounted flat on the roof and I reach full charge every single day unless it's bad weather. - rainelle95((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/l20a5c/alpicool_fridges/gk2is67/)) | > I have been using the [[https://amzn.to/35ZOM7F|Alpicool T50]] for a few months now on my solar setup and it's pretty good on energy. I spent a week in florida in December and it was using 500-600 watt hours in a sealed van two run fridge and freezer. But the bulk of the weather since I've used it is 60-70 daytime and 35-55 at night. Usually less than 200 watt hours as fridge only and 300-400 to use fridge/freezer. My fridge I keep set at 37 and when I use the freezer I set it to 20 degrees. I have 3 [[https://amzn.to/3cKgtnf|100-watt solar panels]] mounted flat on the roof and I reach full charge every single day unless it's bad weather. - rainelle95((https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/l20a5c/alpicool_fridges/gk2is67/)) |
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| | > I use [[https://amzn.to/3Qx8Xy3|renogy panels]] with [[https://amzn.to/3Dg2V1G|a renogy adventurer controller]]. I have 3 of them wired in parallel connected to my [[https://amzn.to/3L5xGIT|100 amp hour lithium battery]]. This set up powers my fridge without concern and has plenty of power to spare for other things. - zacharyy((https://www.reddit.com/r/VanLife/comments/xa655u/best_solar_panel/inv2al7/)) |
| ===== 400w ===== | ===== 400w ===== |
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| > 4 [[https://amzn.to/3cKgtnf|100 watt rigid panels]] the compact size, [[https://amzn.to/3eSqfXg|40a mppt charge controller]], 4 6v volt golf cart batteries sealed deep cycle AGM total 450ah, 800w and 1500w [[https://amzn.to/3cH45EE|inverter]]. solar panels will be mounted on a vantech conversion van rack system -- expressvanman((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/ifghts/whats_your_power_setup_like/g2owm67/)) | > 4 [[https://amzn.to/3cKgtnf|100 watt rigid panels]] the compact size, [[https://amzn.to/3eSqfXg|40a mppt charge controller]], 4 6v volt golf cart batteries sealed deep cycle AGM total 450ah, 800w and 1500w [[https://amzn.to/3cH45EE|inverter]]. solar panels will be mounted on a vantech conversion van rack system -- expressvanman((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/ifghts/whats_your_power_setup_like/g2owm67/)) |
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| | > I'm running two 100ah lithium iron batteries (200ah total), using a Renogy DCC50s (50A) combination MPPT/DC-DC alternator charger, 400W of solar panels, and a Renogy 2000W Inverter/Charger with built-in transfer switch to charge off a 30A shore hookup. -- ironplated((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/umufdy/anyone_have_a_dual_solaralternator_setup_what_do/i846rfc/)) |
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| | > I have [[https://amzn.to/3qvnFeq|a 200w [Goal Zero] Boulder Briefcase]] I use with my [[https://amzn.to/3BzeC2x|Yeti 1500X Power Station]]. I also have two [[https://amzn.to/3DhWzz0|100w Renogy panels]] mounted on my Sprinter’s roof that charge two [[https://amzn.to/3TYK7tZ|Renogy 100ah agm batteries]]. -- inter71((https://www.reddit.com/r/VanLife/comments/xa655u/best_solar_panel/int6as6/)) |
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| ===== 500w ===== | ===== 500w ===== |
| > I have 520 watts on the roof of my 2008 Chevy Express Cargo. I think I could fit another 260watt panel up there. Joseph_Grey((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28241&pid=356881#pid356881)) | > I have 520 watts on the roof of my 2008 Chevy Express Cargo. I think I could fit another 260watt panel up there. Joseph_Grey((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28241&pid=356881#pid356881)) |
| > 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... 4x [[https://amzn.to/3K1QXJu|SOK 206Ah]] LFP....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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