SilentP
Time wounds all heels.
I realize that there are posts that address this question, but let's just say that as far as experience and understanding goes, I look up to newbies because their knowledge and experience greatly exceeds mine....That said...
I am aware of DC, battery-backed-up openers that have their own lighting - maybe 1/4 to 1-1/4 hp - whose battery is supposedly able to cycle 50 times without a charging source. What I fail to find info about is what size panel it required to run (when sunny) and charge (when not) such a simple setup. And is it that simple? Should I have an extra battery? I'm in southeast Michigan, do I need this extra battery in a ventilated, insulated box? Why?
Is it really just simply attaching a 100watt panel to the southern face of the front of my garage, running the line inside, getting the opener installed, and hardwiring it?
I look at plans and websites and see 'inverter," followed by, "cheap is bad," or "only have a professional electrician install an inverter."
I just know that I ain't paying $4500 to get power to my garage.
Thank you in advance! Safe Travels.
I am aware of DC, battery-backed-up openers that have their own lighting - maybe 1/4 to 1-1/4 hp - whose battery is supposedly able to cycle 50 times without a charging source. What I fail to find info about is what size panel it required to run (when sunny) and charge (when not) such a simple setup. And is it that simple? Should I have an extra battery? I'm in southeast Michigan, do I need this extra battery in a ventilated, insulated box? Why?
Is it really just simply attaching a 100watt panel to the southern face of the front of my garage, running the line inside, getting the opener installed, and hardwiring it?
I look at plans and websites and see 'inverter," followed by, "cheap is bad," or "only have a professional electrician install an inverter."
I just know that I ain't paying $4500 to get power to my garage.
Thank you in advance! Safe Travels.