I have a KID Controller sitting on my shelf, it's going into the Toolshed, getting 2 QCell 395W Panels (all it needs) connected to a 24V/105AH pack and 3000W Pure Sine LF Inverter/Charger.
24V is fine for my application as was designed & planned in 2014 and carried through but I did provision for 240V to home if/when needed. The new situations in my life have opened up options & possibilities moving forward.
* I was diagnosed (incorrectly) as Terminal (cancers) in 2014 and given 5-7 years, last year, yr-8, I ended up in hospital and was but a few hours from being planted and through that entire disaster we discovered the diagnosis given in 2014 was 100% Bull Hooey. After getting out of Hospital and readjusting to the new reality my project is now changing with the new forward view for Maggie & I.
24V is perfectly fine if it can suit needs considering that 24V X 250A = 6000A or (120V/50A - 240V/25A) *uncorrected.
With an EV in my Future, 240V/40A for a Level-2 charger would be in the cards.
As I DIY'ed my battery packs and used JK-BMS that can do not only the 8S I have now, I can use them with 16S Config as well so that's an easy low cost switch, the only thing I have to "upgrade" is my Inverter System for 240V Split Phase.
Fast Forward to 2023 !
Product Availability and options are flourishing now compared to 10 years ago and at a considerably different Cost Point ! IF I was to build my system TODAY, it would certainly be 48VDC -> 240VAC right from the get go. But again I am Full Time Offgrid so it's a bit different than a Part Time Use property.
A Side Trip:
Given the explanations of that Family Circus - would it not be more prudent to just get a Solar Kit like a Bluetti (or similar) that you can hook up to a couple f panels or run a light genny to charge if/when needed ? Take the unit with you so noone abuses it and it stays safe. Land in Manitoba can be had for CHEAP and a 3-5 Acre property with nothing on it won't set you back much at all and tossing a small cabin / bunkie on it is not a big deal either and there are even different ways to do that which can be very cost effective. Now as a Parent I considered different options and ideas when I was planning my build and I chose to make sure that whatever we wanted to do was not going to be impinged by anyone else and that is the tack we took. I designed & built our home by myself, most of the material is locally sourced/produced using as little "commercial" products as possible, which kept my building costs considerably lower and I don't charge myself labour hours.
Feel Free to PM me for more private & detailed discussions which can get outside of this thread & forum even.
My build (home etc) is also partially detailed on another forum dedicated to Cabineering & Homesteading.
Steve
im glad the cancer diagnosis was incorrect, and (presumably) you are on an awesome path.
I did consider a lithium based “solar generator” ecofloJackery type box. I figured I could do better (put all my stuff on a handcart) and make my own. If I,choose high quality components they could be repurposed to a permanent installation. I did look at will’s “milk crate” power box.
families are funny, and so are “cabin people”. I didn’t grow up at the cabin. We were travelers, campers, flights, etc.
in my opinion the best cabin, in order Of preference is:
1: someone else’s cabin. Invite me out, I’ll bring the beer, lots of good food. I’ll cut your grass and even lend a hand on current projects.
2. A rented cabin. No fuss, no muss. Here’s my money, after my week or two here’s your keys. have fun painting, etc
3. Inherited cabin for free
4. Buy your cabin.
cabins are work. There’s a cost of doing business for the pleasure. Add a baggage carrier and that takes it to another level. Add to the fact it’s a small lake with ownership going back decades….. and no one likes the baggage carrier. Mum and wife would be horrified about what people actually thought
anyways I’ll take the rant offside. I’ll send you a pm. I’d like to pick your brain. You are truly off grid. Not ”I’m off grid” but actually are, you’re just not connected. Big difference.
when your place has nothing, and is boat access AND a baggage carrier it’s a unique experience.