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Good Morning- I am new to solar and looking for recommendations on all-in-one solar generators- I have researched my power needs and narrowed it to the following...

It should be powerstation or inverter setup. The powerstation has the inverter, battery, and hopefully a solar charge controller built in. So the powerstation really should be plug and play. I don't know about which brands are quality but here are some examples I found including the Peron...

Thank you sir- I appreciate the time you've taken. You have confirmed my conclusions that the two best options are 1. A sort of solar generator/powerstation and inverter set up 2. Go with a 24v blower motor (in this case Lakelifter as they are the only ones available). They claim that you...

I appreciate that- so, to further show my lack of knowledge, the device I bought seems to have a KW/hour meter built into it and a historical save function. I pulled the data and here is what the numbers look like. Max Wattage: 1264 (visual observed) Average Wattage: 1064 (visual) Run...

Ok,you’re losing me. If it draws 1064w and runs for 5 mins isn’t there a formula? 1064w per hour 5 min run time. (5/60) = approximately .08 of an hour 1064x.08 = 85w consumed during run cycle 5 cycles per day 85x5=425w per day Round up to to cover incidentals? I’m sure I have this wrong

So, confirming the power requirements: I tested this morning with a power usage meter- The motor is an 11.9amp motor On startup, the motor drew a peak of 1264 watts (pleasantly surprised) The average consumption while running as 1064 watts The run time to inflate the lift was just under 5 mins...

I hadn't thought of that- What is currently on the system is a 2-stage blower, like this...

That was my first plan but finding a 2 stage blower motor with a 1.75” outlet that puts out around 145cfm powered by 12v dc is like finding a unicorn. You can find a 12v motor for a pulley system everywhere. That led me to the all in one solar lift conversion kit on the market that was 24v and...

Great thought--I'll check. Your description of the motor is spot on. At full capacity it is only producing 1-3psi. I also agree with your assesment of HOA type entities, however in this case, being a governement agency, they have real teeth. If they pull your dock permit, you will never get...

It's a gas powered Generac 3300gp that came with the dock--the previous owner had it.. it puts out 3375w continuous and 5200w peak. I think it's a bit overkill as I've read of other owners doing just fine with a 2200w Honda (or Harbor Freight Predator clone), but it was in place when we bought...

Nope---for some reason a gas generator is allowed (with the above stipulations) but anything using propane (grills, etc) are a hard "no". You can't even use them on the dock. The rules literally make no sense and are extremely frustrating. I have been told that they actually do not like...

The meter is arriving later today

Yes, but the bigger question is the lift motor.....

Good point and agreed- I will be testing this weekend. That info is what the manufacturer supplied when I talked to them. It is essentially a shop vac motor.

@SoggyShoes- First, thank you for replying- I completely understand where you are coming from and your are correct, however, the lifts used on my lake are a bit different that the ones you are describing ( all floating, due to water depth)- Take a look at this- www.hydrohoist.com They do...

Hello everyone- I am a complete clueless solar idiot who is trying to learn and I need some help. I've done some research and am completely overwhelmed. Here is what I am hoping to do- I need to power a boat lift and some lights on a dock via solar- My power usage should be: An 11.9A...