Inverters

hlb3 · Sep 11, 2015

junkyard jim said:
4.5 KW 220 volt LPG powered genset, two 4D batteries and a solar panel for passive backup (for my cabin in the spring) That way I can run whatever I want and not have to worry.

Sounds like an awesome setup!!

junkyard jim said:
I have a power inverter for smaller stuff, but why not get efficient 12 VDC stuff to start with? Bypass the (hungry) middleman.

If I didn't have anything already, I would probably buy 12v stuff. It wouldn't really be cost effective at this point, replacing my 32" 110v TV with a 32" 12v TV is almost the same amount as a 2000w inverter.

hlb3 · Sep 11, 2015

Finally picked up the panels today. I didn't know what brand they were or anything, but they are US made and look to be good quality.

Bronczilla · Sep 6, 2016

What did you end up doing? Did the panels work good?

hlb3 · Sep 6, 2016

Bronczilla said:
What did you end up doing? Did the panels work good?

I've been slacking and haven't got around to installing them.

I got the 6v batteries installed. As of now I'm planning on going with a Blue Sky MPPT charge controller and the Xantrex 2000w inverter JayW posted in this thread.