OK. After following this forum for a while I must admit I have been impressed with the builds out there. There are massive systems which run an entire household (or perhaps a small city LOL). Others live off grid with less powerful systems but have done their homework with energy conservation and operate quite nicely on a day to day basis.
I am looking for those who have chosen a decentralized approach. Let me get things started.
My main build is a Victron Multiplus 24v 3K and when complete will have 4 8S batteries at approximately 275 to 300 amps each. It has two dedicated electric circuits off a distribution box for outlets which can be used for lighting or other purposes. I am considering a third circuit to service other areas.
I also have a portable build which is attached to a Victron Multiplus II 3K which has been tested with a variety of items including a chest freezer, stand up air conditioner and a saber saw. It handles each of these quite easily.
Currently I am building two 12 v batteries. One will power some basement lighting with a low power inverter and the second is being considered for a dc driven project.
This evening we had a power outage for about 2 to 3 hours. A simple test of my systems. There were a few good items and a couple of potential considerations for improvement. The basement freezer ran fine attached to the portable build. Before the power came one I was running lighting in the family room and watching tv powered by the main build. My lamp upstairs was powered by an UPS and had another 5 hours before it was slated to be empty. I need to look at the rollers on my fridge as one or both front ones have broken and I cannot currently move it. I would like to roll it away from the wall so I can power it as well.
Ok your turn to share.
I am looking for those who have chosen a decentralized approach. Let me get things started.
My main build is a Victron Multiplus 24v 3K and when complete will have 4 8S batteries at approximately 275 to 300 amps each. It has two dedicated electric circuits off a distribution box for outlets which can be used for lighting or other purposes. I am considering a third circuit to service other areas.
I also have a portable build which is attached to a Victron Multiplus II 3K which has been tested with a variety of items including a chest freezer, stand up air conditioner and a saber saw. It handles each of these quite easily.
Currently I am building two 12 v batteries. One will power some basement lighting with a low power inverter and the second is being considered for a dc driven project.
This evening we had a power outage for about 2 to 3 hours. A simple test of my systems. There were a few good items and a couple of potential considerations for improvement. The basement freezer ran fine attached to the portable build. Before the power came one I was running lighting in the family room and watching tv powered by the main build. My lamp upstairs was powered by an UPS and had another 5 hours before it was slated to be empty. I need to look at the rollers on my fridge as one or both front ones have broken and I cannot currently move it. I would like to roll it away from the wall so I can power it as well.
Ok your turn to share.
