I’m starting process of building an off grid camp, I plan to set up a 24volt battery bank with solar to charge/maintain and I will also have a gasoline powered 9,500KW inverter generator to run, ac units microwaves etc as needed. MY question is should I wire the camp up like an RV with some DC powered lights, exhaust fans, phone chargers etc and then wire outlets etc for 110, to run TV, microwave, AC unit etc. OR
would
Running EVERYTHING through the inverter and not having any 24v dc lights etc. not make enough difference to matter?
Will I get better performance with separating the lights, fans, chargers etc to DC and not running them through an inverter?
Example if I need 200 watts of power to run lights, fans etc. would It be better to run 24volts dc to 24 volt dc items or convert/invert that 24 volts to 120ac to run the same wattage 120ac items. How much will I lose or gain with these options?
Any help is appreciated.
would
Running EVERYTHING through the inverter and not having any 24v dc lights etc. not make enough difference to matter?
Will I get better performance with separating the lights, fans, chargers etc to DC and not running them through an inverter?
Example if I need 200 watts of power to run lights, fans etc. would It be better to run 24volts dc to 24 volt dc items or convert/invert that 24 volts to 120ac to run the same wattage 120ac items. How much will I lose or gain with these options?
Any help is appreciated.
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