Solar crunch time! Please review my plan.
I would like begin my first post with a big thank you to all who have shared their knowledge and experience on this forum. Without that, I probably wouldn't be entering the solar jungle! I hope yo...
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BFL13 wrote:Like you guys, I will pay more attention when information is being shared by you 3, than most here. Plus the personality you 3 bring to your sharing, as well.pianotuna wrote:
Hi Reed,
I don't always agree with BFL13, but I have a LOT of respect for the tests he has done for all of us. I'd be proud to call him a friend.reed cundiff wrote:
Well at least folks are being polite here, something that does not always happen on other fora.
Reed and Elaine
Solar autonomous for two years and delighted.
PT, you are cute too! :)
Looking at Surrettes--wow, bring money! :(
http://www.wegosolar.com/brands.php?brand=Surrette
One thing I don't remember seeing discussed, is the balance of banks and solar is important with longevity of the battery bank While having a larger battery bank is nice, the issue becomes if you don't have a large enough solar harvesting to reach your 3 stages, to Float, your batteries will slowy deteriorate faster than if they were properly maintained and monitored. That is where a balance, or tuning of your Power Plant is important. For me, I have an excess of solar panels due to my need to make up for the 60%-/+ of PV loss in the winter and colder months. For the weekender my program looks excessive, and it is for their use. But the plus side I can utilize this excess for addtional power during the warm months to run my Air Conditioner, if I were want to stay in warmer climes for the summer months. Again, a well tuned solar system is important for the individual's uses and location.
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