DXHum
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- Jun 1, 2020
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After a few posts and a long and unavoidable absence, I'm happy to be back on the forum.
I try to get through life as independently as possible. It is why solar energy appeals to me. When properly deployed, it frees you from being dependent on utility companies.
I have several battery backup systems in my home to support the critical things, like my saltwater aquariums if there is a power outage. And I rely on the electric company to recharge my battery backups when the power returns.
For extended outages, I rely on a Honda 3000is generator to run these systems during the day, while recharging battery backups at the same time for overnight use.
Recently, I began to think; what if power is down for an extended period of time and gas stations are unable to pump gasoline. Once my gas supply runs dry, I'm without any power at all.
Because of this, I'd like to add a solar component to my backup system, giving a method of recharging my batteries in the event of an extended outage and no gasoline to run the generator.
I've been looking at the Renogy 400 Watt 12 volt mono-crystalline solar panel bundle kit. It seems ample to recharge 4 deep cycle marine batteries within 5-6 hours, which is about all the direct sunlight I get in a day.
In a perfect world, I would like to eliminate the generator completely. But right now, with the amount of sunlight I get, I may need a combination of both.
Currently, I am compiling a list of essential devices and their power requirements. Once this is done, I should be able to calculate to power requirements.
Any suggestions on how I should proceed with this project?
I'd like to get it installed before the height of the hurricane season, which is upon us.
Thank you!
I try to get through life as independently as possible. It is why solar energy appeals to me. When properly deployed, it frees you from being dependent on utility companies.
I have several battery backup systems in my home to support the critical things, like my saltwater aquariums if there is a power outage. And I rely on the electric company to recharge my battery backups when the power returns.
For extended outages, I rely on a Honda 3000is generator to run these systems during the day, while recharging battery backups at the same time for overnight use.
Recently, I began to think; what if power is down for an extended period of time and gas stations are unable to pump gasoline. Once my gas supply runs dry, I'm without any power at all.
Because of this, I'd like to add a solar component to my backup system, giving a method of recharging my batteries in the event of an extended outage and no gasoline to run the generator.
I've been looking at the Renogy 400 Watt 12 volt mono-crystalline solar panel bundle kit. It seems ample to recharge 4 deep cycle marine batteries within 5-6 hours, which is about all the direct sunlight I get in a day.
In a perfect world, I would like to eliminate the generator completely. But right now, with the amount of sunlight I get, I may need a combination of both.
Currently, I am compiling a list of essential devices and their power requirements. Once this is done, I should be able to calculate to power requirements.
Any suggestions on how I should proceed with this project?
I'd like to get it installed before the height of the hurricane season, which is upon us.
Thank you!