is this a good buy.
I realize this is small but I’m just running a few led lights and TV. Used primarily on weekends only. Everything else is gas.Wonder if @Will Prowse knows his YouTube video is in this sites advertisement.
I would only recommend that you be sure this system is sized to what you need for the inverter, batteries and wiring. 1000 watts is not a lot of power. This may be cheaper than buying the components separately, but if you ever need more power seems to me you would need to buy a new all in one, instead of getting just getting a new inverter or adding an SCC.
Without a power audit, this would work for what you’re asking. I would recommend a power audit.I realize this is small but I’m just running a few led lights and TV. Used primarily on weekends only. Everything else is gas.
Once this system is hooked up, if you need more power you can see whether you need more panels or batteries.
Thanks for the input. Still haven’t decided on what to get. Have been thinking about his system and would probably cover everything I have and room for expansion.I always had this opinion that 1200W inverter was a minimum for any cabin or truncated household use so I bought a Giandel 1200W for my offgrid camper. Worked great, would run my fridge, coffeemaker, shopvac….
Currently running a 1012LV-MK myself and I love it. It has two drawbacks: one is the 29-48W usually 45-ish no-load draw. Which is low but has an impact on a small system. The other is 1000W will not start my vacuum without pulsing the switch before leaving it on.
Solution? I have a Reliable 2000W pure sine I can plug into and turn on (or the Giandel in a box).
Other than that the 1012LV is dumb reliable and stupid simple imho. My only regret is not something I can control: it’s not available with a 1500W inverter.
So for a basic system I’d consider it again. In your case I’d mention that the MK version is more money but not much AND it will take more panels up to (iirc) 140VOC or something like that. Much more useful at 840Wh no load consumption.
I’d probably not use the inverter for lighting when 12V is available, but use 12V lighting. That’s just me though. It’s not a technical problem it’s a psychological issue for me LOL
Honestly I’d like to stay on a 12v system. Just wish mpp solar made a little bit larger wattage inverter for 12v as an All In One. Kinda like having everything in one little box plus could run generator through as well. Are their any other options? Would like at least a 2000 w inverter.If you have no desire/need for 12V stuff that will work. Having 800W of panels on a similar (12V) unit myself I might want 4 more panels to use that in winter.
2800 isn’t a bad price but it ain’t a wicked low price. If I guess at prices of stuff the panels might be a little bit pricey imho
Ring up watts247 and see what he can offer.
Victron has I think a 12V 3000 watt but the price… makes that cost effective.This version of inverter
PIP1012LV-MK
In order to get 2000 watts do you buy two and parallel them together. Up to 9. If each unit is around $625. How is that cost effective?
Yes2400watt/hrs
Is this correct????
That’s goodmy cabin is wired like a normal house but fed by generator
If you’ll never be using more than 1500W- or 2000W tops- continuously 12V is fine.what is the advantage/disadvantage of 12v or 24 v.
I am quite happy about the MPPSolar unit I bought. The kit mentioned at $2800 feels like there’s $400 to save in there imho, and no in-use volume data on the batteries while with SOK you know what you can expect.However since this is my first go around with this is the AIO worth the extra $$$??