Cabinfever
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Until recently I was considering an AIO 24 volt unit to couple with my new 425 W Qcell panel (not installed yet) and to purchase four 6 volt FLA batteries(cold climate cabin). Primarily due to its compact size, cost of course but most importantly, the ease in which it could be connected to my Honda EU 2200 generator with the ability to have to do nothing but start the generator and the ATS do its thing without having to unplug one item and plug in another or have a manual transfer switch etc. Through my research I have decided that I cannot live with the loud fans, stand by power consumption and crappy support to name a few.
Through further research I now realize I can get an inverter charger with ATS included. Would a unit like similar to the Renogy 12v 2000 W Invertor Charger with ATS coupled with a separate MPPT SCC allow me to accomplish my goals. I have done much research here and elsewhere but have only seen the results I am looking for with an AIO unit.
Which are:
1. Connect my Honda EU 2200 invertor generator to the 12v 2000 W Inverter Charger ATS unit for the purpose of charging the batteries as well as the ability to have to not have to switch or do anything but go out and start my generator and it auto transfer to generator power while charging my batteries.
2. When I shut off generator, it switches back to battery/solar automatically.
3. I need the Inverter Charger ATS unit to have the ability where by even if the batteries are full, that while the generator is running it continues to be the primary source of power while I am using high draw items like a microwave, chop saw etc. as I will not have the battery power to run such items for any length of time. i.e. even if my batteries are full, I would use the generator to power large loads through my cabin AC outlets which would be fed by the Invertor Charger unit.
If this is a possibility then I can stay within my budget of around $1000 for the AIO since the Inverter Charger ATS can be had here in Canada for $600 and a decent MPPT I assume for $300-$400.
I am purchasing a 6 cubic foot Unique 12v fridge/freezer unit to run directly off battery bank, I have a cell booster and will be running a few 10w lights, charging cell phones during day etc. at our off grid cabin for 3 days at a time. That's about it. The initial AIO with four golf cart batteries and 425w panel would have satisfied my power needs and of course I have no problem with running the generator if necessary for either charging the batteries or powering infrequent larger loads. I have read the specs on many units but they really don't spell it out for newbies as to whether the units will do what I need them too.
Final question for this post, what FLA battery set up would you recommend to give me the most amp hours possible ie. wired 6 volts wired SP or two 12 volt etc. I have the funds and am ready to purchase, your advice, constructive criticisms or equipment suggestions are very much appreciated.
Thank - You
Through further research I now realize I can get an inverter charger with ATS included. Would a unit like similar to the Renogy 12v 2000 W Invertor Charger with ATS coupled with a separate MPPT SCC allow me to accomplish my goals. I have done much research here and elsewhere but have only seen the results I am looking for with an AIO unit.
Which are:
1. Connect my Honda EU 2200 invertor generator to the 12v 2000 W Inverter Charger ATS unit for the purpose of charging the batteries as well as the ability to have to not have to switch or do anything but go out and start my generator and it auto transfer to generator power while charging my batteries.
2. When I shut off generator, it switches back to battery/solar automatically.
3. I need the Inverter Charger ATS unit to have the ability where by even if the batteries are full, that while the generator is running it continues to be the primary source of power while I am using high draw items like a microwave, chop saw etc. as I will not have the battery power to run such items for any length of time. i.e. even if my batteries are full, I would use the generator to power large loads through my cabin AC outlets which would be fed by the Invertor Charger unit.
If this is a possibility then I can stay within my budget of around $1000 for the AIO since the Inverter Charger ATS can be had here in Canada for $600 and a decent MPPT I assume for $300-$400.
I am purchasing a 6 cubic foot Unique 12v fridge/freezer unit to run directly off battery bank, I have a cell booster and will be running a few 10w lights, charging cell phones during day etc. at our off grid cabin for 3 days at a time. That's about it. The initial AIO with four golf cart batteries and 425w panel would have satisfied my power needs and of course I have no problem with running the generator if necessary for either charging the batteries or powering infrequent larger loads. I have read the specs on many units but they really don't spell it out for newbies as to whether the units will do what I need them too.
Final question for this post, what FLA battery set up would you recommend to give me the most amp hours possible ie. wired 6 volts wired SP or two 12 volt etc. I have the funds and am ready to purchase, your advice, constructive criticisms or equipment suggestions are very much appreciated.
Thank - You