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KendallP
May 02, 2014Explorer
Thanks, PT
OK. So at 1250W, you're talking about a negative sum system. You'll be using your storage and you'll need to run the A/C less than your full sun hours. Of course, the A/C pump will cycle off and on, so full power is some fraction anyway and the fan, alone uses minimal power.
But what about everything else that runs on electricity? And let's not forget efficiency. A 1250W system will put out 1250W on a nice, clear and cold day only, right?
I would say that someone who wants to run the A/C a good part of the day should consider more panel real estate.
So roughly 5 grand in parts for peace and quiet. For anyone with the financial means and the roof real estate to accommodate, I say definitely go for it! I want to park next to you!
If money IS an object, about $2K (and less if you can find a sale) will get you 3200W of continuous and fairly quiet Honda power. Shoot... the A/C might even be louder than those things are. I'd still be happy to park next to you. 'Cuz... if it's hot... (and it pains me to say it because I much prefer peace in my campground, but...) my old Onan's gonna' be runnin' anyway.
But only if it's hot. Otherwise my rig can go a week without the generator if need be. My genny gets more hours just exercising it while in storage than it does camping. But then... I don't do enough camping.
Thanks again, PT! Good info.
OK. So at 1250W, you're talking about a negative sum system. You'll be using your storage and you'll need to run the A/C less than your full sun hours. Of course, the A/C pump will cycle off and on, so full power is some fraction anyway and the fan, alone uses minimal power.
But what about everything else that runs on electricity? And let's not forget efficiency. A 1250W system will put out 1250W on a nice, clear and cold day only, right?
I would say that someone who wants to run the A/C a good part of the day should consider more panel real estate.
So roughly 5 grand in parts for peace and quiet. For anyone with the financial means and the roof real estate to accommodate, I say definitely go for it! I want to park next to you!
If money IS an object, about $2K (and less if you can find a sale) will get you 3200W of continuous and fairly quiet Honda power. Shoot... the A/C might even be louder than those things are. I'd still be happy to park next to you. 'Cuz... if it's hot... (and it pains me to say it because I much prefer peace in my campground, but...) my old Onan's gonna' be runnin' anyway.
But only if it's hot. Otherwise my rig can go a week without the generator if need be. My genny gets more hours just exercising it while in storage than it does camping. But then... I don't do enough camping.
Thanks again, PT! Good info.
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