lillharold
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Hello, after shopping around I think I figured out what products and configuration I am interested in going with. So I want to see if I am not missing anything before I pull the trigger.
Solar panels
All of these options should fit on my roof, so I was hoping to maximize the watts of the system.
Option 1 = Currently sold out, but if it was in stock I would grab 6 of these panels. I planned on wiring 2 panels in series and the 3 pairs in parallel with each other.
https://store.santansolar.com/product/used-silfab-370w-mono-66-cell-solar-panel/
Option 2 = This is the next option for me. I would buy 8 of these panels, and wire with 2 in series and 4 pairs in parallel
https://store.santansolar.com/product/santan-solar-t-series-250w-snail-trails/
Charge controller/all in one
Since in theory I am planning on 2000+ watts I figured I would go to a 48v system. So here is my desired all in one.
Option 1: https://watts247.com/product/spf-3000tl-lvm-48p/
Option 2:https://watts247.com/product/pip-3048lv-mk/
Batteries
2 of these 48v batteries https://www.signaturesolar.com/products/48v-100ah-lifepower4-battery-by-eg4
For background, I am refurbishing a camper trailer for full time living. I work from home on a “gaming desktop” So I generally expect it to be running 16+hrs a day at around 350 watts. I also plan on installing a residential fridge or chest freezer which would run 24/7.I am playing around with the idea of using a dedicated inverter for higher efficiency for this 24/7 usage. However I am more focused on the meat and potatoes of the system.
I would like to be able to run an AC as well, however I don’t think my current planned wattage would be enough. So I am still planning around that. If I did do AC it would be some kind of mini split. And I would make sure to run a generator at startup to handle the large initial load.
I also plan on buying a 48v to 12v converter for this system.
I will be mounting the panels to unitrack attached with a combination of screws and VHB tape. The panels will also be cabled together, and I am thinking about throwing some cargo netting on top of everything during moves. All of this to ensure I don’t kill someone with the panels.
I am budgeting ~5000$ for this and the 3 possible configurations work for that. I will be using the appropriate gauge of wiring and connectors.
I might buy another battery later down the line, but I was figuring this might work for the time being.
Any help is appreciated. I am mostly concerned with compatibility. Some of these items are out of stock but I can wait a few months for the actual item. However I wanted to make sure the items worked just in case they do come in stock or I find at a better price
Solar panels
All of these options should fit on my roof, so I was hoping to maximize the watts of the system.
Option 1 = Currently sold out, but if it was in stock I would grab 6 of these panels. I planned on wiring 2 panels in series and the 3 pairs in parallel with each other.
https://store.santansolar.com/product/used-silfab-370w-mono-66-cell-solar-panel/
Option 2 = This is the next option for me. I would buy 8 of these panels, and wire with 2 in series and 4 pairs in parallel
https://store.santansolar.com/product/santan-solar-t-series-250w-snail-trails/
Charge controller/all in one
Since in theory I am planning on 2000+ watts I figured I would go to a 48v system. So here is my desired all in one.
Option 1: https://watts247.com/product/spf-3000tl-lvm-48p/
Option 2:https://watts247.com/product/pip-3048lv-mk/
Batteries
2 of these 48v batteries https://www.signaturesolar.com/products/48v-100ah-lifepower4-battery-by-eg4
For background, I am refurbishing a camper trailer for full time living. I work from home on a “gaming desktop” So I generally expect it to be running 16+hrs a day at around 350 watts. I also plan on installing a residential fridge or chest freezer which would run 24/7.I am playing around with the idea of using a dedicated inverter for higher efficiency for this 24/7 usage. However I am more focused on the meat and potatoes of the system.
I would like to be able to run an AC as well, however I don’t think my current planned wattage would be enough. So I am still planning around that. If I did do AC it would be some kind of mini split. And I would make sure to run a generator at startup to handle the large initial load.
I also plan on buying a 48v to 12v converter for this system.
I will be mounting the panels to unitrack attached with a combination of screws and VHB tape. The panels will also be cabled together, and I am thinking about throwing some cargo netting on top of everything during moves. All of this to ensure I don’t kill someone with the panels.
I am budgeting ~5000$ for this and the 3 possible configurations work for that. I will be using the appropriate gauge of wiring and connectors.
I might buy another battery later down the line, but I was figuring this might work for the time being.
Any help is appreciated. I am mostly concerned with compatibility. Some of these items are out of stock but I can wait a few months for the actual item. However I wanted to make sure the items worked just in case they do come in stock or I find at a better price
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