The "nest" and it's loads
All loads turned off and each load measured 1 at a time with a Sears AC/DC clamp on amp meter. Watts are measured current * 12 volts Basic formulas: All watts are E*I=W; in all cases E = 12 Vdc...
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I did a little testing of the new solar system last month. Using the refrig on DC as a load, runs between 11.1 to 11.6 amps, I dropped the battery Trimetric indicated SOC to 60%.
The table below is the charging data from Feb 16, 2016. Data is from the TS-45, Trimetric, a Sears clamp on Ammeter and a Fluke DVM. Tristar sample rate was set to 15 minute intervals.
The table below is the charging data from Feb 16, 2016. Data is from the TS-45, Trimetric, a Sears clamp on Ammeter and a Fluke DVM. Tristar sample rate was set to 15 minute intervals.
