Suncalc.org is what I'm after and it shows the sun's path just north of me at present. There are only about 3 weeks where we can shut off the A/C during the year, so I'll be designing a tilt mechanism to weld up.
Thank you for the information.
The latest EVE MB30 or MB31 are going for $73 each. 16 * 73 = 1168 for 3 times the capacity of the 100ah units selling for more than that. Admittedly, the case, BMS, wiring, etc adds up but 3 times is a bit excessive in my estimation.
If I could get an inverter charger that inputs 240 and outputs 120 only on one phase, that would be the one I'd purchase. Split phase is second best. Motor startup draws a lot of current and I know these units can take over current for a short time, but I don't like relying on it.
Most of the...
Brucey: Thanks for the reply.
The power outages are infrequent, so I can afford to charge at a slow rate. My actual max load is 3.4kw of already running motors, so no motor start surge. Turning off equipment ruins whole batches of whatever is in a large commercial oven and is what I'm trying to...
I need to UPS a smart bakery oven (120v @ 14A) and related machinery (motors & computer control). I can make due with somewhere between 3kw - 4kw demand. I can size the battery storage as needed; that's not a problem. I can't find an appropriate inverter/charger.
I'd like an inverter/charger...
The non DIY batteries on offer seem somewhat expensive considering how inexpensive the cells and a BMS are from China. I'm wondering what I'm missing about the batteries on offer from the various manufacturers that could justify their markup.
Where I am there is no such thing as a warranty because it costs too much to use it. Besides, selling 100ah batteries when 300ah are available is selling old stock.
I'll read up on that unit. If it can run as an inverter charger for the time being plus allow for solar later, then it's a winner. Assuming each leg gets about 2.5kW steady, that would be perfect.
Thanks for the lead.
I'm on the island of Roatan; 16.348199, -86.467057
I just noticed that the sun is north of my position and having panels facing south at an angle of 16 degrees would be detrimental to solar collection right now. I went looking for a site that can show me the solar path over my position for the...
Hedges : Thank You
schmism: I also have dough mixers, sheeters, dough dividers, blenders, and various other bakery equipment that may be running concurrent to an oven load. There's no telling when the local power utility on the island goes off line. Some of that equipment, when in use, can't...
I bought a Samlex POS because I really liked their manual and specs. After I got it I had it out with their tech support and just threw the unit on a shelf. I won't go into detail but I consider it junk.