Advice for my charging situation? Solar?
Hi folks - This is for my minivan. I have: - 24 hour usage around 1 kilowatt, on average. Half a kw on a lazy day (which usually = a cloudy or rainy day, for me). Max I have read on the kill...
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You'll need a converter similar to the Iota + IQ4 $350 to charge batteries either from shore power or gen.
http://www.bestconverter.com/DLS-27-40-24-Volt-40-Amp-Power-Converter_p_357.html#.VXco7EbQOG8
On the solar side:
2 x 190w panels: $380
1 x pwm charge controller: $50
4 x Costco GC2: $360
1 x Battery case: $71
cables, mounting hardware & duct tape: $150
You can seal the battery box with duct tape. Check for battery water every 3 months.
http://www.bestconverter.com/DLS-27-40-24-Volt-40-Amp-Power-Converter_p_357.html#.VXco7EbQOG8
On the solar side:
2 x 190w panels: $380
1 x pwm charge controller: $50
4 x Costco GC2: $360
1 x Battery case: $71
cables, mounting hardware & duct tape: $150
You can seal the battery box with duct tape. Check for battery water every 3 months.
