One large inverter or 2-3 small ones?
So as I get closer to adding solar (or at least a larger battery bank) to my RV, I have more questions than I started with! Big thanks to the folks who have helped me along so far. I found a great...
Forum Discussion
Just Jeff wrote:Of course it depends on ambient for the tape, I think the point Pianotuna was trying to make is that solar will only afford power to the heat tape during the day. At night it will draw quite a bit from your batteries. Smkettner's recirculating system is brilliant for those with exposed water lines. The mass of the heated water should make it the least energy use possible for keeping pipes unfroze.
Why does it need to be active 24/7? I had hoped to put it on a thermostat.
Haven't gotten as far as looking up the specs on it yet so I don't know the wattage.
