CommanderDan
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Greetings everyone. I found this forum from the great videos produced by DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse.
I am a 100% Disabled Vet (Combat-Related) with severe injuries to my lungs. I require oxygen 24/7 and a cool, HEPA filtered environment to live in.
I live in Southern California and my utility company is SDGE.
Prior to the pandemic, I had oxygen delivered to the house each week. The medical supply company would take away the old bottles and leave new ones for me. However, since the pandemic started, all medical oxygen goes directly from the manufacturer to the hospitals for Covid patient use. Now, I completely rely on a machine to produce my oxygen. That machine runs constantly.
I also have to keep my house cooler than most and run a HEPA filter to catch all the particulate matter that is floating around.
My utility bill is outrageous. Despite being on the low income plan and the medical need plan, my utility bill is the highest bill I have, next to my mortgage. I would move, but all of my doctors are in this area, and they are not an easy group to replace.
Last year, the state of California began penalizing me for using too much energy. I complained to the power company, but it was a state mandated charge. With the assistance of the power company, my State Senator, and the good people at 211, I was able to get the charge removed for me and all others who require additional electricity for durable medical equipment use.
I require a solar energy solution and was hoping someone could help me size the solution I require. I know I cannot do the installation due to my condition, but I want to be smart enough about what I need and about how much the materials would cost.
Here are the facts about my usage:
I would like to develop a system that gives me 2 days of backup power. During a backup run I would need to be able to run my AC and my oxygen machine. Of course, I would like to run my internet connection and a laptop but only a few hours a day. My stove is gas.
I am a complete newbie when it comes to this topic and cannot afford to commit the financial mistake of trusting a salesman's pitch. If anyone is willing to help me size or plan out this system, you would have my deepest gratitude.
Thank you.
- Dan
I am a 100% Disabled Vet (Combat-Related) with severe injuries to my lungs. I require oxygen 24/7 and a cool, HEPA filtered environment to live in.
I live in Southern California and my utility company is SDGE.
Prior to the pandemic, I had oxygen delivered to the house each week. The medical supply company would take away the old bottles and leave new ones for me. However, since the pandemic started, all medical oxygen goes directly from the manufacturer to the hospitals for Covid patient use. Now, I completely rely on a machine to produce my oxygen. That machine runs constantly.
I also have to keep my house cooler than most and run a HEPA filter to catch all the particulate matter that is floating around.
My utility bill is outrageous. Despite being on the low income plan and the medical need plan, my utility bill is the highest bill I have, next to my mortgage. I would move, but all of my doctors are in this area, and they are not an easy group to replace.
Last year, the state of California began penalizing me for using too much energy. I complained to the power company, but it was a state mandated charge. With the assistance of the power company, my State Senator, and the good people at 211, I was able to get the charge removed for me and all others who require additional electricity for durable medical equipment use.
I require a solar energy solution and was hoping someone could help me size the solution I require. I know I cannot do the installation due to my condition, but I want to be smart enough about what I need and about how much the materials would cost.
Here are the facts about my usage:
- Last month I used 2,805 kWh
- I averaged 93.5 kWh per day
- I have provided a chart from my utility bill to show my monthly kWh usage.
I would like to develop a system that gives me 2 days of backup power. During a backup run I would need to be able to run my AC and my oxygen machine. Of course, I would like to run my internet connection and a laptop but only a few hours a day. My stove is gas.
I am a complete newbie when it comes to this topic and cannot afford to commit the financial mistake of trusting a salesman's pitch. If anyone is willing to help me size or plan out this system, you would have my deepest gratitude.
Thank you.
- Dan
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