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    Help Reviewing Energy Audit & System Sizing Calculator

    I just completed my first energy audit and am trying to figure out the proper system size. Here is a screenshot of the calculations: I have three primary goals: (1) to offset grid cost (2) to slowly become more self-reliant and (3) to create a backup solar generator in the event of a power...
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    Measuring Surge Watts: What Did I Do Wrong?

    I attempted to measure surge watts on my refrigerator today. I used the Klein Tools line splitter. I set it to "inrush" and then opened the refrigerator until I heard the compressor startup. The number I got was 209.2 amps. If I multiply that by 120 volts I get 25,104 watts which certainly...
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    Questions on Sizing Project

    So I'm trying to properly size both batteries and an inverter. I plan on starting off powering a small upright freezer....and depending on my success, expanding that to several more appliances including a side-by-side refrigerator, furnace, WiFi router, computer...etc. For each of these...
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    Energy Monitoring Both Running & Surge Watts

    What energy monitoring devices are available that would measure both running watts and surge watts?
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