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    Unattended, frozen environment battery recommendations

    By code, the frost line is 48". It could be possible to bury the lines and the box just outside the foundation. Perhaps within a root cellar (yet to be built).
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    Unattended, frozen environment battery recommendations

    I see there are 24v, 200Ah batteries for around $1100 (SOK) to $1500 (EG4) each. Now I get messed up on the math. If I use two of them, am I getting 24v at 400Ah or 48v at 200Ah? Which is better?
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    Unattended, frozen environment battery recommendations

    We will be occupying during cold months, but intermittently.
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    Unattended, frozen environment battery recommendations

    So looking at this from the idea of buying separate components, I want to make the following assumptions on electrical requirements: While occupied: Mini-fridge (100 watts?) A few LED lights Charging electronic devices (phone chargers, maybe a laptop) Charge batteries for overnight backup...
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    Unattended, frozen environment battery recommendations

    If using lead acid batteries, does that mean the amp hours I get are half of what the battery rating is?
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    Unattended, frozen environment battery recommendations

    The Titan has a battery, generator, and inverter all-in-one package. Link (not an affiliate)
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    Unattended, frozen environment battery recommendations

    Thank you. Does that also mean that an all-in-one like the Titan is out of the question for my scenario?
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    Unattended, frozen environment battery recommendations

    I need your recommendations. I'm looking to install solar with 48v battery storage in northern Wisconsin. The scenario: This is an unattended, non-climate controlled building (occasional use cabin) Weather service data shows that more than 50% of the days have had a low temperature below 35F...
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