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Default Solar update for 1st quarter

On 03/28/2012 10:20 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:50:38 -0700, Doug Winterburn
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On 03/28/2012 06:02 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:

However, I'm thinking of putting two 120W panels on the 5th wheel to
keep the batteries charged.

Why so much? I'm guessing that you already did the math.
Do you do a lot of wilderness camp^H^H^H^Hmobile living?
Or do you just use a lot of electricity at night?


I only use enough for lights to find my way to the crapper 4-5 times a
night (oh the joys of BPH).


Condolences.


SWMBO's (aka the OverLord) electrical
footprint is somewhat larger.


Bigscreen + blow dryer?


240W is enough to fully recharge the 2 6V golf cart batteries after an
evening/morning of 12V lighting and 120V inverter usage - that is if the
sun shines.


Aha, you get up real early, too?


There's always the Honda 2000W generator in emergencies and
to annoy any neighbors.


An EU model, or some really -loud- beeyatch?


EU 59db


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