Thegreywizard
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I always like to Be Prepared and once our emergency battery backup system is installed, there are a few other things I want to add to this system to be self-sufficient in a time of need when the power goes out.
The system will eventually be a 24V system, but we're starting off with 12V setups as we build everything out and upgrade to the 24V eventually. We will have a 3000W inverter.
So I really want to get a few high-efficiency things to make life easier in the summer and winter months during power loss.
Heating blankets - can anyone suggest high quality ones that are efficient and work well? I know these can potentially have a large draw on them because of the heating coil.
Space heaters - just looking for a small one that can heat a single room and doesn't pull a ton. I know these can be energy hogs, so what's the best option out there? These can also be really cheap in general in quality, so I would prefer something that is of higher-quality if I'm going to rely on it for emergency back up.
Hot Plate - I know these can be a huge draw, but also a crucial piece of kit if you need to heat or cook something. What are the best, most efficient options for an emergency backup hot plate?
Fans - these don't need to be large, probably 8-12" would be sufficient to keep you cool in the summer and not be much draw I wouldn't think? I suppose any fan from walmart may do? Would prefer a high-quality one though that would be as efficient as possible.
I'm not sure if it's worth going as big as a box fan?
Thanks for your suggestions and input.
The system will eventually be a 24V system, but we're starting off with 12V setups as we build everything out and upgrade to the 24V eventually. We will have a 3000W inverter.
So I really want to get a few high-efficiency things to make life easier in the summer and winter months during power loss.
Heating blankets - can anyone suggest high quality ones that are efficient and work well? I know these can potentially have a large draw on them because of the heating coil.
Space heaters - just looking for a small one that can heat a single room and doesn't pull a ton. I know these can be energy hogs, so what's the best option out there? These can also be really cheap in general in quality, so I would prefer something that is of higher-quality if I'm going to rely on it for emergency back up.
Hot Plate - I know these can be a huge draw, but also a crucial piece of kit if you need to heat or cook something. What are the best, most efficient options for an emergency backup hot plate?
Fans - these don't need to be large, probably 8-12" would be sufficient to keep you cool in the summer and not be much draw I wouldn't think? I suppose any fan from walmart may do? Would prefer a high-quality one though that would be as efficient as possible.
I'm not sure if it's worth going as big as a box fan?
Thanks for your suggestions and input.
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