Re: Timely idea?


"Thunder" <thunder5200nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Speaking of RV's and solar, the bus I'm writing this from is
> powered off 850 watts of photovoltaic panels on the roof
> through a pair of regulators into a bank of 1,580 amp-hours
> of deep cycle batteries then to a main shutoff and fuse
> panel, into a 2500 watt sine wave inverter to invert the 12
> volts DC to 120 Volts AC, then into 3 distribution panels
> for the various electrical needs of the bus. There's also a
> backup super quiet diesel generator (8kw) and a backup
> battery bank for starting the bus engine. I'm planning to
> add a couple wind turbines in the future. I built the bus
> for being versatile while on the road as well for as a
> measure of self-sufficiency (my wilder side would prefer to
> do that on horseback, but my creature comforts side just
> wants to stay put in a nice warm bus). Funny how priorities
> change. ;^)
>
>
> Thunder
>
Nice set up. I've got the quiet 7k generator and have been looking at the
solar panels. Maybe after the first of the year. I'll hit you and others
up for lots of advice!!!!!!!!!

T


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