LED and dual batteries vs solar
I've done some homework on this topic regarding boondocking / power conservation but want to ask some questions to those who have done this, as I've become a bit confused. Am looking to go with so...
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Well I don't believe it's interpretation. If your system is wired correctly, the solar output is wired in parallel with the batteries. Because of the lower resistance of the solar portion as compared to the batteries, any 12-volt draw will pull from solar before the batteries.
Solar will power anything up to its capacity. The batteries only kick in when solar max power is reached. In my case, 25+ amps will power a lot of things. I have many times seen the solar putting out 17 or more amps with only 2 amps going to charge the batteries.
On high draw items beyond the capacity of solar only, it still contributes up to its limit. I've watched it contribute 23 amps toward the total 86 need to run the coffee pot or the 132 needed for the MW.
Batteries don't make power, only store it. All of the power comes from the sun.
At least that's how my system works. I wouldn't be satisfied with anything less.
Solar will power anything up to its capacity. The batteries only kick in when solar max power is reached. In my case, 25+ amps will power a lot of things. I have many times seen the solar putting out 17 or more amps with only 2 amps going to charge the batteries.
On high draw items beyond the capacity of solar only, it still contributes up to its limit. I've watched it contribute 23 amps toward the total 86 need to run the coffee pot or the 132 needed for the MW.
Batteries don't make power, only store it. All of the power comes from the sun.
At least that's how my system works. I wouldn't be satisfied with anything less.
