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johnxhc
Explorer
Sep 01, 2020

To 12v batteries or 24v batteries, this is a question.

In the process of designing 1,200w system for my motorhome I already decided to use 24v battery system. Should I use 24v batteries in parallel connection or use 12v batteries series & parallel conne...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Sep 02, 2020
3000 watt are not often maxed out. Mine caught on fire, due to a rather nutty design "feature". Hence moving to a higher voltage is desirable.

Actually my microwave is the largest demand (1591 watts, measured). I wanted to be not having to load balance, so I can run the toaster and the microwave at the same time.

If I were starting over, I'd definitely go 48 volts.

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