BigEye Puna
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Does anyone know of a small/cheap sealed inverter?
My first solar setup was on the coast in the Philippines and I burned through several inverters in a short amount of time because of the corrosive salt air and/or plethora of bugs making homes in the cheap non-sealed inverters. Now I live in Hawaii where it is between 80% to 100% humidity every day and I have a sealed Outback inverter which hasn't given me any problems yet so I think that is the way to go, if possible.
I'm looking to set up a micro power station in macadamia nut orchards on the Big Island and the harsh environment makes me worry that any cheap inverter I use for the application will be a weak link in the chain of equipment. Please keep in mind this is a "micro" power station. I only need about 18 watts continuous for a weather station, camera and internet linkup, so I'm thinking of building a LifPo4 battery bank with 20amp victron charge controller, small BMS, a 100 watt panel and small inverter. Any suggestions for something that can handle the humidity? Right now I have a crappy 12v sealed lead acid setup that needs to be ventilated. Can I get away with having little to no ventilation with a LifePo4 setup and avoid excessive humidity inside the box I plan on putting on a pole? Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance everyone.
My first solar setup was on the coast in the Philippines and I burned through several inverters in a short amount of time because of the corrosive salt air and/or plethora of bugs making homes in the cheap non-sealed inverters. Now I live in Hawaii where it is between 80% to 100% humidity every day and I have a sealed Outback inverter which hasn't given me any problems yet so I think that is the way to go, if possible.
I'm looking to set up a micro power station in macadamia nut orchards on the Big Island and the harsh environment makes me worry that any cheap inverter I use for the application will be a weak link in the chain of equipment. Please keep in mind this is a "micro" power station. I only need about 18 watts continuous for a weather station, camera and internet linkup, so I'm thinking of building a LifPo4 battery bank with 20amp victron charge controller, small BMS, a 100 watt panel and small inverter. Any suggestions for something that can handle the humidity? Right now I have a crappy 12v sealed lead acid setup that needs to be ventilated. Can I get away with having little to no ventilation with a LifePo4 setup and avoid excessive humidity inside the box I plan on putting on a pole? Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance everyone.