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  • Post in thread: Solar Panels in the Tropics

    Thanx Hedges. I did read it wrong. I just checked again to make sure and it says 0.72 KWH. What I will be doing for now is running the fridge for just a few hrs during the day and a few at night when I run the generator. This will be until I can scrape up the $$$ for another 12 volt LiFePO4. I...
  • Post in thread: Solar Panels in the Tropics

    Thanx Again Hedges. I'm glad I decided to register here. You guys are very helpful. Yes, the max charge on my ExpertPower LiFePO4 is 50A. Can you recommend a good 50A charger?
  • Post in thread: Solar Panels in the Tropics

    That's true, Hedges, but ever since Hurricane Maria hit, our Power Grid hasn't been the same. Many outages lasting days and for some, weeks or more. They just switched to a private company called LUMA and there have been protests and sabotage throughout the Island. Luma is now in the process...
  • Post in thread: Solar Panels in the Tropics

    The Victron 100V 50A looks OK. I would have to arrange the panels to meet the 100V max input but that is something I can figure out.
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    I live in Puerto Rico and I want to set up a solar back-up system for when the power goes out. After Hurricane Maria we were left without power for about 80 days, so I need solar power as a back up because gasoline for my generator got very expensive. I already have the 1500 watt Aims power pure...
  • Post in thread: Solar Panels in the Tropics

    Thanx for the info. I don't need to power the refrigerator for too long, but if I did, what would you recommend?
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    Thanx. That was what I was afraid of. I used up the $1400 Stimulus on what I got so far, so hopefully there will be another Stimulus in the future so I can get enough for that second Battery and solar panel in the near future.
  • Post in thread: Solar Panels in the Tropics

    My fridge is new and it is a kenmore 111.61215613. I couldn't find the energy label data on their website but my Kill a Watt device says it consumes 7.5 KW per Hr. It doesn't get cold here so low temps not a problem.
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