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- Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:12 am
- Forum: Chat Room
- Topic: Powering a 110v 10-20amp device
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Re: Powering a 110v 10-20amp device
The formula that I use for balancing AC draw against DC supply is: (AC Watts Needed / 10) * (1.1 fudge factor) / (DC amps per power source) = number of power sources e.g.: If a set of solar panels produces 5.25 amps and I need 800 AC watts: (800 / 10) * (1.1) / (5.25) = 16.8 or 16 power sources FYI:...
- Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:00 am
- Forum: Chat Room
- Topic: Design Confirmation
- Replies: 1
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Design Confirmation
Just looking for confirmation of my off-grid solar energy design (or suggestions for improvements). I am completing my first year totally off-grid in my 12x16 tiny house. My solar system is designed around "sets", so I'd best tell what is a "set": 4 100-watt (5.29 amps each panel) Renogy mono solar ...