Every amp counts if you are off the grid. Take floor fans for example. We don’t really consider how much power it uses, but if your system runs on solar panels and batteries, power usage becomes important. So let us take a look at how many amps these fans consume. A 120V floor fan draws […]
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Whether you are tied to the grid or off, having backup power is essential to run basic appliances. Many consider a 150ah battery as large enough. But is this sufficient as backup? And how long is it going to last? A 12 150ah backup battery is going to last 5 to 6 hours before it
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If you use lead acid batteries with an inverter, you probably refill the battery with water every few weeks or so, depending on the manufacturer recommendation. But why is this necessary, and what will happen if you do not add any water? Inverter batteries will self discharge if the water drops below the required level.
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If you need to run a lot of AC powered loads, a 3000 watt inverter can get the job done. These have become more affordable lately, but how many solar panels would you need to run a full power load? A 3000 watt inverter needs twelve 300 watt solar panels to run at maximum capacity.
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Batteries are available in different sizes and types, so when someone asks how long a deep cycle battery can run a TV, we have to know the battery volt and amps and how much power the TV consumes. A 150ah 12V deep cycle battery can run a 40 inch LED TV for 35 hours and
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Whether it is for a house or RV, a 1500 watt inverter can get the job done as far as converting DC devices to AC and running them. In a typical solar power system, the inverter runs from a battery bank. But how long will a 12V battery last with this inverter if it runs
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