dnshowell1
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Hi, I have set up a small solar array for my off grid cottage in central Ontario, Canada. Currently I have four 100W panels on the roof (facing south) wired to an MPPT controller, and two AGM deep cell batteries. I am running a Unique fridge (full size) that was designed to run off 12 or 24 volt power. I am keeping to 12V for now. Aside from the fridge we have an inverter 1500W IIRC to run lights at night and also some 12V lighting for when I don't have the inverter hooked up.
I have both the inverter and the fridge hooked up directly to the batteries. My question is, I am in danger of ruining the batteries that way? The fridge draws power thru the night and while generally the battery voltage stays high, but I worry after running all night if there is a dark day batteries may drop below what is healthy for them.
Any thoughts?
Also, if I were to add in another battery, would that give me more reserve power?
Thanks
Dave near Denbigh
I have both the inverter and the fridge hooked up directly to the batteries. My question is, I am in danger of ruining the batteries that way? The fridge draws power thru the night and while generally the battery voltage stays high, but I worry after running all night if there is a dark day batteries may drop below what is healthy for them.
Any thoughts?
Also, if I were to add in another battery, would that give me more reserve power?
Thanks
Dave near Denbigh