what voltage for the 'house'?
Hi all, https://getlitbatteries.com/12v-vs-48v-whats-the-difference-and-which-do-you-need/?fbclid=IwAR3a1-fFu5aij_c4GtFkKwaikqhOzaeCbBJpf1yop08JTvjuhBVcnEJ7qVo
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A very few RVers have a 48V solar, inverter, charger and battery. And a 48V to 12V DC to DC for the house.
My Morningstar solar controller is limited to 60A output. That's 60*12 = 720W for a 12V output. If I switched to 48V then the limit is 60*48 = 2880W for that controller.
While 2880W is a lot of power for boondocking, not so much for utility power:
a 20A utility plug is 2400W, 30A is 3600W and 50A is 12000W available 24/7.
Update: Per suggestion the above voltages are generic for comparison and actual battery charging voltages vary based on a number of factors including battery temperature. :R
My Morningstar solar controller is limited to 60A output. That's 60*12 = 720W for a 12V output. If I switched to 48V then the limit is 60*48 = 2880W for that controller.
While 2880W is a lot of power for boondocking, not so much for utility power:
a 20A utility plug is 2400W, 30A is 3600W and 50A is 12000W available 24/7.
Update: Per suggestion the above voltages are generic for comparison and actual battery charging voltages vary based on a number of factors including battery temperature. :R
