Should I swap GC2s out for Lifeline AGM?
Planning to swap out my 2 year old GC2 batteries (Interstate brand) for 2 six volt AGM Lifelines (220 Amp Hour bank). I dry camp several times a year for a few days and want to extend my electrical c...
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Agreed, I'm fortunate in my location. But most of the places I visit do give me significant solar energy.
I do get 7 amps of charge at solar noon in leafy shade from a system which maxes out at 17 amps. I do get 3 amps in full rain (again at solar noon)
I do get 7 amps of charge at solar noon in leafy shade from a system which maxes out at 17 amps. I do get 3 amps in full rain (again at solar noon)
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Mr Pianotuna,
You live in a sunny area. We haven't seen the sun longer than 30 minutes in the morning for over a month. People who live in the Pacific norwet often do not see significant sun for months.
A decision regarding solar has to be made on reality. If thunderstorms move in at ten AM and exit at sundown then it may give a person pause. This is true in the mountains and true on the Pacific coast. Seeing a multi-thousand dollar solar setup deliver eight amps is rather discouraging.
