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electrical:solar:sizing [2021/06/21 14:11] frater_secessus [charge controller] |
electrical:solar:sizing [2022/01/02 14:52] frater_secessus [usable capacity in Amp-hours] |
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- whether or not you have access to other forms of charging: [[electrical: | - whether or not you have access to other forms of charging: [[electrical: | ||
- the kind of [[electrical: | - the kind of [[electrical: | ||
- | - These factors will tell you size of the system | + | - the kind of camping you do. Full-timers will need more robust systems. |
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A rule of thumb is flooded lead acid batteries in offgrid scenarios should be charged between C/10 and C/8. For a 200AH bank this would be 20A-25A. | A rule of thumb is flooded lead acid batteries in offgrid scenarios should be charged between C/10 and C/8. For a 200AH bank this would be 20A-25A. | ||
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+ | === reserve === | ||
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+ | | **total**| | ||
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+ | | Minimum battery bank((except lithium))| | ||
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+ | and that's just to get through a 24hr period **with good sun**. | ||
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+ | | | **Rated Ah**| **cost (flooded)**| | ||
+ | | **Minimum battery bank((except lithium)) | ||
+ | 0 days of reserve**| | ||
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+ | | **1 day of reserve**| | ||
+ | | **2 days of reserve**| | ||
+ | | **3 days of reserve**| | ||
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==== charging efficiency ==== | ==== charging efficiency ==== |