I love my solar

[Jack Rabbit Off Grid]

Today its 86 degrees here in Post Oregon. My 3.65kw of panels have been running a 12k mini split, 5k window A/C two 50” TVs, Xbox, satellite system, Starlink, 20cf refrigerator, 7cf refrigerator, 5cf chest freezer and a box fan.

pretty impressive if I say so. And I’m buying 10 more panels next week.

 

[sunshine_eggo]

Cool.

What's your Starlink wattage draw?

 

[Jack Rabbit Off Grid]

Cool.

What's your Starlink wattage draw?

a lot I think 51w. considering my 20 cf refrigerator is 70ish and my chest freezer is also 60-70ish.

 

[sunshine_eggo]

a lot I think 51w. considering my 20 cf refrigerator is 70ish and my chest freezer is also 60-70ish.

That sounds low compared to some stories. I could probably tolerate that.

Glad things are going well. It's so much better when this shit works how we want it to!

 

[GLC]

Today its 86 degrees here in Post Oregon. My 3.65kw of panels have been running a 12k mini split, 5k window A/C two 50” TVs, Xbox, satellite system, Starlink, 20cf refrigerator, 7cf refrigerator, 5cf chest freezer and a box fan.

pretty impressive if I say so. And I’m buying 10 more panels next week.

Yep me too, 101 degrees, running 2 mini split units, 2 fridges, 1 freezer, 2 tvs, ceiling fans and lights. Life is good.

 

[Jack Rabbit Off Grid]

Had a couple of hundred degree days back to back. Ended up running the generator for a few hours to top off the batteries. 3.65kw of panels can’t quite keep up running everything 24hours.

Today Solar-electri.com was running a sale. I ended up ordering another Victron 250/60 controller. Also 10 more of the same panels that I already have from CED Greantech. May have to buy a hot tub next.

 

[skillet]

Had a couple of hundred degree days back to back. Ended up running the generator for a few hours to top off the batteries. 3.65kw of panels can’t quite keep up running everything 24hours.

Today Solar-electri.com was running a sale. I ended up ordering another Victron 250/60 controller. Also 10 more of the same panels that I already have from CED Greantech. May have to buy a hot tub next.

What batteries are you using with your system ?

 

[Koldsimer]

Had a couple of hundred degree days back to back. Ended up running the generator for a few hours to top off the batteries. 3.65kw of panels can’t quite keep up running everything 24hours.

Today Solar-electri.com was running a sale. I ended up ordering another Victron 250/60 controller. Also 10 more of the same panels that I already have from CED Greantech. May have to buy a hot tub next.

May i recommend a genuine 400 gallon solar/propane hippy hot tub?

 

[wattmatters]

That sounds low compared to some stories.

Dish heating to melt frost/ice/snow in cold climates would consume more energy than in warm climate. The cats like it apparently:

If I Fits, I Sits: Starlink's Self-Heating Internet Satellite Dishes Are Attracting Cats

The dish's Snow Melt Mode prevents snow build-up from interfering with the signal—and apparently provides a toasty outdoor lounge space for critters.

gizmodo.com

 

[Jack Rabbit Off Grid]

What batteries are you using with your system ?

6 48v Lifepower4’s

 

[Traviss224]

I'm a fng.. but this seems impressive to me.

 

[I Just Cant Anymore]

Today its 86 degrees here in Post Oregon. My 3.65kw of panels have been running a 12k mini split, 5k window A/C two 50” TVs, Xbox, satellite system, Starlink, 20cf refrigerator, 7cf refrigerator, 5cf chest freezer and a box fan.

pretty impressive if I say so. And I’m buying 10 more panels next week.

Nice! I live on the East coast now but spent 16 years in Oregon. Post is in the middle of nowhere... I love that place. Would be a great place for solar.

 

[Jack Rabbit Off Grid]

Nice! I live on the East coast now but spent 16 years in Oregon. Post is in the middle of nowhere... I love that place. Would be a great place for solar.

Yea I think we have a population of 38. But unfortunately more and more people are moving here. From my place I can see another home being built about a mile down the mountain from me.