Gaspasser
New Member
Have a current grid tie system and some electrical technical knowledge but need advice please. We have a new property off grid with plans to build a retirement home. Currently just have a small barn that I wish to put some lights in (12V LED's?). It would also be nice to run a table saw in short bursts if possible (mabye not practical). I have a propane portable generator but it is a pain in the a$$ to drag out and setup. I have 12 300 watt used panels and 2 6 volt Trojan Motive T-105 (in series for 12v) deep cycle lead acid batteries available. Spec on batteries: Capacity (min) 447 @ 25 amp, 115 @ 115 amps; bulk charge 14.82 v (in series for 12 v), float charge 13.5 V, equalize charge 16.2 V. I realize lead acid is "old-fashioned" but since I have them, why not use them as a temporary set-up? The system would only be used sporadically in short intervals so I'm thinking 1-2 panels would be sufficient. Eventually I'd upgrade to the latest and greatest (currently Fe Li Ph is the rage I'm hearing).
Can any give me a specific brand/specs for a charge controller that would work for me?
Series or parallel on panels?
12 V LED light recs.
Inverter for table saw (thinking this is overly ambitious for this system).
Appreciate all comments/critiques. Many thanks.
Can any give me a specific brand/specs for a charge controller that would work for me?
Series or parallel on panels?
12 V LED light recs.
Inverter for table saw (thinking this is overly ambitious for this system).
Appreciate all comments/critiques. Many thanks.