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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    We’re at 30.5 Campo San Carlos lot 11 next to Santa Maria. The 3000 watt pure sign wave inverter we got is great and the Outback 80 amp charge controller works well too.
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    New Guy, Off Grid in Baja, replacing old 12V system.

    Hi Scott, if you’d like you can buy 275 watt panels in town for $225 and my neighbor Bob just bought his new batteries in San Diego for half of what Randy charges. Steven
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Are you suggesting a 2nd Outback controller or is my old Tristar ok? It worked fine, I think.
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Hi Scott, great to hear from you. Which house are you in? I’ll be there for the race too. You’re welcome to come by and check out what we’ve done so far. I’m also searching for good internet options if you have any suggestions. For my first run I needed to replace my inverter and wanted to get...
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Will do. There are a total of 7 panels. Here are some pics of the 2 types that still had stickers on them, of which there are 3 of each.
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Welp, we just got back. When we left it was 75-80 each day but there‘s a cold snap of 60 right now. We left wearing shorts but by the time we drove through OK it was in the 30’s. As for the solar, what y’all recommended was perfect to the point where its a little more than I need right now, but...
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Correct. The tanks are on the roof just above the loft area that has a 1/2 bath. My plan is to install 1 OD water heater for the right side of the house, which feeds 2 bathrooms and one on the left side for one bathroom. I only supply hot water to the showers, not the sinks. Thanks Steven
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Thanks, I do have a multimeter, I’m just not in Mexico where the pump is but I found out it draws 5 amps. I’m wondering about the best option. I can run wire from the battery room or use a small inverter off the 110 plug that’s closer to the water tanks. Thoughts? If I go with a small inverter...
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Thanks, like the other stuff down there I’m not sure about the amperage of the pump. I know it was for a motor home. It would be great to run wire to it versus a separate system.
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Thanks to both of you. Unfortunately I’m not sure what’s there. I just want to be prepared. I may need to use a different power source for the 12v water pump if the run is too long to use the DC load port. I’m leaving next Tuesday and should be there by Saturday. Hopefully I’ll have a little 3G...
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    OK gents, here’s what I went with. With the bigger inverter do I need bigger cables? Also, how far can I run power to the 12v water pump I mentioned? Should I use the DC load port versus AC and an inverter? The water tanks on the roof are 50-60 ft from the inverter. This pump is needed for the...
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    The shrimp come in daily. They park and sleep right out from our house. Best I can tell they’re a few miles out. We’re on the western side of the sea of Cortez or the eastern side of BC. Bad storms last night and high tide. You’re right about the landlord. But we’ve had 30+ years at $1500 a year...
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    70 ft waves, nooooooooooo thanks. The 3 footers in BC are plenty. I don’t even like following a dang wake boat on our lake.
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    Beginner needs to buy components before going to Mexico

    Sooooo now I need to find 2 panels. Dad was going to get them at Tesla in Fremont, CA, which is near his house, but can’t now. I see the Hanwha Q Cell is Tesla’s label, I think, but I only see 325 watt and 450 watt. I’m guessing that’s a bad idea with keeping our system 12v for now?
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