Twistedlarch
Apr 12, 2020Explorer
Amp hours
I'm trying to determine whether my current solar system is adequate or if I need to add more panels/batteries. Currently I have 2 6 volt lead acid batteries. I have 300 watts of panels 40 amp con...
Twistedlarch wrote:When looking at these numbers, keep in mind that the Waterpump draw, though the second highest, actually consumes very little battery power.wopachop wrote:
I have the same clamp meter linked on page 1. This is the amp draw using 2 fully charged 6v's. I think theyre the newer version of your batts. The costco interstate but only 210ah.
With the trailer turned on it pulled 0.18a just resting. That small 0.2a draw is included with the numbers below.
Fridge: 0.97a
Water Pump: 4.87a
TV and Stereo: 3.7a
Furnace: 5.25a
Bunch of white LEDs: 3.40a
Color Changing LEDs: 1.3a
Thanks! :)
Twistedlarch wrote:When looking at these numbers, keep in mind that the Waterpump draw, though the second highest, actually consumes very little battery power.wopachop wrote:
I have the same clamp meter linked on page 1. This is the amp draw using 2 fully charged 6v's. I think theyre the newer version of your batts. The costco interstate but only 210ah.
With the trailer turned on it pulled 0.18a just resting. That small 0.2a draw is included with the numbers below.
Fridge: 0.97a
Water Pump: 4.87a
TV and Stereo: 3.7a
Furnace: 5.25a
Bunch of white LEDs: 3.40a
Color Changing LEDs: 1.3a
Thanks! :)