power inverters, batteries and appliances
I am looking to set up a small fridge. Looking at ARBs new fridge freezer, which is a 12v fridge. This means i could not use 2 6 volt batteries? A small toaster oven and an air conditioner. Using a l...
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Hi danwild,
550 watts would draw 55 amps. So in theory about 5 hours. In real life probably more like 3 to 4 hours from a 4 six volt bank, and 6 to 7 hours from a 6 six volt bank.
During the shoulder hours around solar noon, in theory, the 630 watts of panels would directly run the 550 watt air conditioner. So from say 11 am to 2 pm the battery bank would even charge a little bit--under PERFECT solar conditions.
Many folks can run their air conditioners for brief periods of time. But without a massive solar system and huge battery bank it really is beyond reason to do so.
It would be far cheaper to find an inexpensive campground and use shore power to run the air. If you wish to boondock, then get a good inverter generator such as the Yamaha 3000 iSEB (or a similar Honda). Or simply camp where it is cool.
550 watts would draw 55 amps. So in theory about 5 hours. In real life probably more like 3 to 4 hours from a 4 six volt bank, and 6 to 7 hours from a 6 six volt bank.
During the shoulder hours around solar noon, in theory, the 630 watts of panels would directly run the 550 watt air conditioner. So from say 11 am to 2 pm the battery bank would even charge a little bit--under PERFECT solar conditions.
Many folks can run their air conditioners for brief periods of time. But without a massive solar system and huge battery bank it really is beyond reason to do so.
It would be far cheaper to find an inexpensive campground and use shore power to run the air. If you wish to boondock, then get a good inverter generator such as the Yamaha 3000 iSEB (or a similar Honda). Or simply camp where it is cool.
