Blues Driver
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AS Traveler Quote from previous post.
Do you feel the size of system installed is really providing you results you are happy with considering the out of pocket costs? Yes, absolutely! I have a pair of residential solar panels on a 30' Class A (moving to a 36' Class A). Each panel is 325 watts for a total of 650 watts. 60 amp solar controller, 400AH (Amp Hour) of lithium, and a 2000 watt inverter/charger.
I'm trying to size a system for a 30' class C and I'm overwhelmed with all the info out there. I have read Handy Bob, Jack Danmayer, and Marx. I'm curious about the sizing :
a, of the panels. Did you go with the 325 w for a particular reason? Lack of space, price, ? What brand did you settle on ? Are the panels 12v?
b. the total array size of 650w. Did you calc all of your loads, monitor battery use, of just go for it.
Are you providing for any unusual needs, loads. We have nothing unusual but of course the large loads of microwave, coffeemaker, heat loads and the usual tv, computers, lighting, etc. We will probably be considered liberal users. I don't even know enough to know what phantom loads to expect.
I have been thinking of Grape panels 3 @ 180w for total of 540watts. Not sure how I came up with that. I'm open to larger panels as I feel the less wire/ wiring connections and holes in the roof the better. There is quite a price difference in panel manufacturers.
I'm new to this and appreciate any and all info.
Thanks, Pat
Do you feel the size of system installed is really providing you results you are happy with considering the out of pocket costs? Yes, absolutely! I have a pair of residential solar panels on a 30' Class A (moving to a 36' Class A). Each panel is 325 watts for a total of 650 watts. 60 amp solar controller, 400AH (Amp Hour) of lithium, and a 2000 watt inverter/charger.
I'm trying to size a system for a 30' class C and I'm overwhelmed with all the info out there. I have read Handy Bob, Jack Danmayer, and Marx. I'm curious about the sizing :
a, of the panels. Did you go with the 325 w for a particular reason? Lack of space, price, ? What brand did you settle on ? Are the panels 12v?
b. the total array size of 650w. Did you calc all of your loads, monitor battery use, of just go for it.
Are you providing for any unusual needs, loads. We have nothing unusual but of course the large loads of microwave, coffeemaker, heat loads and the usual tv, computers, lighting, etc. We will probably be considered liberal users. I don't even know enough to know what phantom loads to expect.
I have been thinking of Grape panels 3 @ 180w for total of 540watts. Not sure how I came up with that. I'm open to larger panels as I feel the less wire/ wiring connections and holes in the roof the better. There is quite a price difference in panel manufacturers.
I'm new to this and appreciate any and all info.
Thanks, Pat