Generator question
This might be a dumb question but...what is the difference between a regular generator and an inverter generator? Would you connect them to a trailer differently? I mean, as far as I understand, a r...
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Hi Dan,
1591 watts (what were Dometic thinking?)/ 10 =~ 160 amps X Peukert correction =~237 amps X .5 hours =~ 119 amp-hours.
I could do this if I chose to, as I have more storage than most folks. It would take nearly two day of solar charging under ideal conditions for me to replace the energy squandered in that way, so I don't recommend it.
If you insisted on six volt jars (252 Peukert amps), six would be needed. If you went with twelve volt (279 Peukert amps) four would do it.
My point was that a decent solar system is a one time cost--and until recently two Honda 2000 watt units or one 3000 watt Yamaha generator would be needed for running an air conditioner. $3000.00 would buy a heck of a lot of solar--and IF there were enough room on the roof would come darn close to being able to run the air.
I could use the air conditioner in my RV on the battery bank for about 2 hours, but again...I don't recommend it. Personally if I need to run the air conditioner I head for some place with some shore power.
1591 watts (what were Dometic thinking?)/ 10 =~ 160 amps X Peukert correction =~237 amps X .5 hours =~ 119 amp-hours.
I could do this if I chose to, as I have more storage than most folks. It would take nearly two day of solar charging under ideal conditions for me to replace the energy squandered in that way, so I don't recommend it.
If you insisted on six volt jars (252 Peukert amps), six would be needed. If you went with twelve volt (279 Peukert amps) four would do it.
My point was that a decent solar system is a one time cost--and until recently two Honda 2000 watt units or one 3000 watt Yamaha generator would be needed for running an air conditioner. $3000.00 would buy a heck of a lot of solar--and IF there were enough room on the roof would come darn close to being able to run the air.
I could use the air conditioner in my RV on the battery bank for about 2 hours, but again...I don't recommend it. Personally if I need to run the air conditioner I head for some place with some shore power.
bikendan wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Hi bcarroll,
The only thing that you can't run with solar is the air conditioner. Solar costs are under $2.00 per watt if you DIY.
PT, how do you run a microwave with solar and how many batteries would it take to run the average RV microwave? i know it'd need a big inverter but what kind of battery bank would be needed to supply the power for 30 minutes.
