shooterdon
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- 2019 LS XR4140 HST Cab; 2020 Kawasaki Mule SX; 2021 Bad Boy 54" ZT Elite
I would like to hear thoughts on a "survival" mode solar set up. The only heavy draw we have is a 3/4HP well pump (6.8 A @ 230V). Our old 5000kW generator handled it fine so that should be all the power we need.
Typical usage is .7kWhr at night and .9kWhr during the day. 500-600 kWhr per month.
We can deal with managing power in the house during an event so do not need a whole house solution.
Battery backup would be nice but not essential. We can make do without power at night if need be.
We currently have a 13kW propane whole house generator but it is expensive to operate and in a SHTF event getting propane could be iffy.
What would folks suggest for a basic system to keep us alive and reasonably comfortable.
The plan would be to use the solar system most of the time during the day. At night we use very little power so we could switch to the grid or have a small battery bank.
I would also want to charge an EV during an emergency, but would be OK with a Level 1 charger if need be.
Typical usage is .7kWhr at night and .9kWhr during the day. 500-600 kWhr per month.
We can deal with managing power in the house during an event so do not need a whole house solution.
Battery backup would be nice but not essential. We can make do without power at night if need be.
We currently have a 13kW propane whole house generator but it is expensive to operate and in a SHTF event getting propane could be iffy.
What would folks suggest for a basic system to keep us alive and reasonably comfortable.
The plan would be to use the solar system most of the time during the day. At night we use very little power so we could switch to the grid or have a small battery bank.
I would also want to charge an EV during an emergency, but would be OK with a Level 1 charger if need be.