havoc Sun
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So as I mentioned in earlier posts, I bought a ranch that caught fire. It was put out rather quickly, actually the fire department caused more damage then the fire did. I feel the building department of this area overreacted and "Red Tagged" the ranch. Until everything is repaired the county will not turn on my power meter. So I bought a small 200 watt solar kit from Harbour Freight ($198) that was a waste of money. I tried putting a inverter to it but nothing lasted long on my batteries. I found great help here so far, I was told where to buy Solar Panels. I bought 23, for $50 each, plus shipping. Now I'm looking for a good voltage controller, Pure Sine wave Inverter & batteries. I would like the ability to grab power from the grid if ever I need it, or easily transfer to a 3500 watt generator. Maybe look into a wind turbine as well. I would like to have all of these things mentioned wired in together, but for the most part I want to be off grid. Is that possible? It's not a large Ranch, three bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, hobby/editing room, garage & a barn.
There will be no gas, the heat & air will be delivered by a AC/Mini pro. I will use a electric tankless water heater & stove. All fixtures in the house will be modern low voltage LED. But my "Great Hall" will have a full sound system (large & heavy watts), Large screen LCD TV, as well as some vintage stereo equipment, including a huge picture tube TV (for playing duck hunt, also huge power user) in my game room/ great hall. Of course not all of this equipment will be on all of the time. Most of the vintage heavy energy users may only be on for a short time. In my garage I will have a Arc, Mig welders & air compressor. So the question of the day is can I build a solar system that won't break the bank & run everything I just mentioned. I have inclosed a video of the Ranch to give you a better idea of what I need. The Ranch
& my first solar project
There will be no gas, the heat & air will be delivered by a AC/Mini pro. I will use a electric tankless water heater & stove. All fixtures in the house will be modern low voltage LED. But my "Great Hall" will have a full sound system (large & heavy watts), Large screen LCD TV, as well as some vintage stereo equipment, including a huge picture tube TV (for playing duck hunt, also huge power user) in my game room/ great hall. Of course not all of this equipment will be on all of the time. Most of the vintage heavy energy users may only be on for a short time. In my garage I will have a Arc, Mig welders & air compressor. So the question of the day is can I build a solar system that won't break the bank & run everything I just mentioned. I have inclosed a video of the Ranch to give you a better idea of what I need. The Ranch
& my first solar project
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