fisherman
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Finally, if building fresh now, build WITH future thinking, it IS expensive to upgrade after the fact. Build whatever system with a Solid Foundation that addresses future expansion/growth is the best $$ insurance you can give yourself. Everyone ALWAYS underestimate their usage by a minimum of 25% and sometimes worse and within 12 months they are grumbling, upgrading and not telling anyone because they are embarrassed for not engaging in Critical Thinking from the start.
Sorry to put it that Bluntly but I've been at this too long and seen far too many run around that same mulberry bush, over & over & over again, there's a frickin MOAT around that ruddy bush now.
Sorry to put it that Bluntly but I've been at this too long and seen far too many run around that same mulberry bush, over & over & over again, there's a frickin MOAT around that ruddy bush now.
@Steve_S I totally agree with you and I will check out your setup! I'm currently planning a full Victron system and might ask for your expert input once I get the diagram figured out.
I figured I was correct on the submersible pump and lake rule.
I've ran into a snag with my pump situation though. Short term I probably won't get to installing my main solar setup to at least the fall and even then I may wait till next year. Need some water before then.
The grundfos 120v 1/3hp jet pump I found looks perfect....however from my calculations it will still draw a TON of power from the inverter/batteries. The I ( n) rating is 6.6a and the I(start) is 22 at 120vac. So ~750w running vs ~2600w start. I was only thinking of using a single or dual battery and inverter setup down by the lake until I get my big setup in place. I'm not sure even 2 12v batteries in parallel or series on a 24v system will handle that kind of draw throughout the day?
So I was looking at the aquatec 12V or 24v pumps as a temporary measure. Does anyone know if they will handle a pressure tank? Or would I basically run it on demand anytime we want to fire up the shower or do dishes?