RandyB
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Hi all,
I am currently building a new off grid home (almost done) and have currently four - 6 volt GEL batteries in series/parallel configuration giving me a total of 520 amp hours. I have two 40 amp MPPT controllers tied in parallel to these batteries with 500 watts of panels in parallel tied to each controller supplying a total of 1000 watts. I have a 40 amp charger and generator for back-up charging when there is limited sun. I also have a 1000 watt inverter for my 120 volt needs.
All my lighting and outlets are run 12 volt using 12 volt LED lamps. The inverters job is to operate 2 televisions, a blower motor on my coal fireplace for heating and to operate CO detectors/smoke alarms to meet code.
I have incorporated many ideas and redundant systems to have in place for any failures of power sources.
I also designed myself a completely stand alone gen set to operate my portable generator automatically when the batteries drop below a desired voltage and shut down the generator when batteries are fully charged.
I am currently building a new off grid home (almost done) and have currently four - 6 volt GEL batteries in series/parallel configuration giving me a total of 520 amp hours. I have two 40 amp MPPT controllers tied in parallel to these batteries with 500 watts of panels in parallel tied to each controller supplying a total of 1000 watts. I have a 40 amp charger and generator for back-up charging when there is limited sun. I also have a 1000 watt inverter for my 120 volt needs.
All my lighting and outlets are run 12 volt using 12 volt LED lamps. The inverters job is to operate 2 televisions, a blower motor on my coal fireplace for heating and to operate CO detectors/smoke alarms to meet code.
I have incorporated many ideas and redundant systems to have in place for any failures of power sources.
I also designed myself a completely stand alone gen set to operate my portable generator automatically when the batteries drop below a desired voltage and shut down the generator when batteries are fully charged.
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