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To: Shaun_MD

A 2000 watt invertor might not be able to start the 750watt pump motor. The motor will draw a lot more than 750w for a second at start-up. The invertor circuit breaker might click off on you.

I’d get a portable gas generator to run the pump for short intervals.

I’d plan on 12v peltier coolers instead of a small fridge.

I’d get a few more solar panels.

I’d get a few cheap Chinese charge controllers from ebay as backups. You can get a 30amp for like 25 dollars.

I’d downsize the 40w lights to 17watt florescents or even better LED lights.

Get at least one backup invertor.

Get a couple more deep-cycle marine type batteries at
Wal-Mart ... I got mine there and they were cheap at less than 100$

Small system Solar is good for powering small fans, low watt lights, CB radios and such...not so great for microwave ovens, fridges, air conditioners, pump mortors.


20 posted on 03/21/2014 7:04:19 AM PDT by Bobalu (Happiness is a fast ISR)
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To: Bobalu

I figured for a 750watt pump, 2x that for surge would be about 1500 watts. I need a bigger inverter?


28 posted on 03/21/2014 7:11:32 AM PDT by Shaun_MD (Goldwater Conservative)
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