So finally have most everything up and running on our Fishing/Floater cabin solar install. It has been a huge project for me and one that has had a few iterations prior to this final setup. Initially, we were concerned about the long lead times on the Titan generator and went with the Ecoflow Delta 1300. The Ecoflow was just not robust enough for our needs and we bit the bullet on the Titan with a 2 battery setup ordered in April and received in August 31st.
The plan was to have to have 1000w of solar panels so I ordered 10x 100w Renogy solar panels. Shipping was delayed because of Covid and one panel was busted in shipping and it took about 3 months to get a replacement panel but eventually all was right with the world. Then, as I was getting all the supplies together to install the system we got 5x 100w Rich solar panels to add to the system for a total of 1500w. Picture below is with just the 10x Renogy panels installed.
I also set up an automatic transfer switch that would have primary power coming from our 3500w Predator generator. I also wanted the 500w Titan AC charger to only power off the generator power and not try to charge itself.
Other complicated aspect was that the solar array was going to be mounted to a stationary boat house while the electrical is inside a floating but relatively station 500 sq/ft cabin. Overhead wiring had to be arranged and I my have to redo this in the future.
Completed interior install except for solar connections but everything works flawlessly. We also installed a mini-split 12k BTU Mr. Cool unit and have 3x 5000 BTU window units. The Titan handles the mini-split without a hiccup. Everything is run off WiFi so I can start the 12k Mr. Cool unit from the house and have everything nice a comfortable by the time we get out there.
The plan was to have to have 1000w of solar panels so I ordered 10x 100w Renogy solar panels. Shipping was delayed because of Covid and one panel was busted in shipping and it took about 3 months to get a replacement panel but eventually all was right with the world. Then, as I was getting all the supplies together to install the system we got 5x 100w Rich solar panels to add to the system for a total of 1500w. Picture below is with just the 10x Renogy panels installed.
I also set up an automatic transfer switch that would have primary power coming from our 3500w Predator generator. I also wanted the 500w Titan AC charger to only power off the generator power and not try to charge itself.
Other complicated aspect was that the solar array was going to be mounted to a stationary boat house while the electrical is inside a floating but relatively station 500 sq/ft cabin. Overhead wiring had to be arranged and I my have to redo this in the future.
Completed interior install except for solar connections but everything works flawlessly. We also installed a mini-split 12k BTU Mr. Cool unit and have 3x 5000 BTU window units. The Titan handles the mini-split without a hiccup. Everything is run off WiFi so I can start the 12k Mr. Cool unit from the house and have everything nice a comfortable by the time we get out there.