NortherCaliforniaDreaming
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Hello Everyone!
I have been looking into solar systems recently because im planning to go off grid into the Northern part of California near the Nevada and Oregon borders. The area is well wooded and gets 3-6 feet of snow as well as cloudy days. But there are patches of sunlight for 4-6 hours 3-6 days a week. I would like to build a bullet proof system that would provide me with enough power to power a 517 square foot home, small workshop/garage,well pump and any odd and end devices such as refrigerator, deep freeze, electric stove, lamp lights, electric (instant heat) water heater(s), etc... I have already bought a Honda 3000is Generator and was thinking a 12 volt solar system only. Initially, i will be living in a camp trailer, very basic, while the home is built. My plan was to go with 2 200 watt panels, and 1 12 volt 200 ah batterie. Winter started 2 weeks ago in that area and has already received 1 foot of snow. I would like to use the system on the camper and transfer it to the home after. After watching some YouTube videos on building some systems I've come up with some components that i'd like some feed back on. To start, THE BATTERIE... 1 12v 200+ ah. I've found a couple. Duracell has a 12v 228ah for $329 but its not a maintenance free. Magna Power (from batteries plus) has a 12v 215ah maintenance free for $582. Aims Power has a 12v 200ah maintenance free for $439. If anyone knows of a better/best batterie for a reasonable cost, im listening. 2nd, SOLAR PANELS... Ideally, i'd like 2 200 watt panels and I am still researching but i'd like durable for the weather conditions so any help would be appreciated. 3rd, The INVERTER...I'm still looking around but I've found a AIMS POWER 3000 watt for $280 but, again, any help would be appreciated. 4th, THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER... It seams the EP EVER TRACER BN 40a would be my choice. AM I CRAZY or on the right path?? If someone out there already has something like this or better, I'M LISTENING.
Thank You,
Stan
I have been looking into solar systems recently because im planning to go off grid into the Northern part of California near the Nevada and Oregon borders. The area is well wooded and gets 3-6 feet of snow as well as cloudy days. But there are patches of sunlight for 4-6 hours 3-6 days a week. I would like to build a bullet proof system that would provide me with enough power to power a 517 square foot home, small workshop/garage,well pump and any odd and end devices such as refrigerator, deep freeze, electric stove, lamp lights, electric (instant heat) water heater(s), etc... I have already bought a Honda 3000is Generator and was thinking a 12 volt solar system only. Initially, i will be living in a camp trailer, very basic, while the home is built. My plan was to go with 2 200 watt panels, and 1 12 volt 200 ah batterie. Winter started 2 weeks ago in that area and has already received 1 foot of snow. I would like to use the system on the camper and transfer it to the home after. After watching some YouTube videos on building some systems I've come up with some components that i'd like some feed back on. To start, THE BATTERIE... 1 12v 200+ ah. I've found a couple. Duracell has a 12v 228ah for $329 but its not a maintenance free. Magna Power (from batteries plus) has a 12v 215ah maintenance free for $582. Aims Power has a 12v 200ah maintenance free for $439. If anyone knows of a better/best batterie for a reasonable cost, im listening. 2nd, SOLAR PANELS... Ideally, i'd like 2 200 watt panels and I am still researching but i'd like durable for the weather conditions so any help would be appreciated. 3rd, The INVERTER...I'm still looking around but I've found a AIMS POWER 3000 watt for $280 but, again, any help would be appreciated. 4th, THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER... It seams the EP EVER TRACER BN 40a would be my choice. AM I CRAZY or on the right path?? If someone out there already has something like this or better, I'M LISTENING.
Thank You,
Stan