Solar - electrician needed - Indianapolis area

[slummieschap]

I have purchased a skoolie with solar panels but all the solar serves are 12v items - I want to get at least one or two 110v plugs to work off my solar. Any suggestions of what to read or research. I am a complete novice but wiling to take instruction as long as you dont shout! Thanks. Andy Crawford

[david.dgeorge07]

Is there already a battery bank? You would need batteries and an inverter. How large of a battery bank and inverter would be dependent on how many watts you want to pull.

[farok]

I've not determined how to do this myself yet, so take it for what it's worth, but my plan is very similar. I plan to have all 12v appliances, but realize I may need some 110V stuff. I've not looked yet, but I was thinking of getting a small inverter for point-of-use if I find a need. Just plug into a 12v outlet and off I go.

That said, I plan to wire 110V throughout for when on shore power.

At least as of now that's what I'm thinking - I'm still a ways away from power!

Chris

[david.dgeorge07]

Originally Posted by farok

I've not determined how to do this myself yet, so take it for what it's worth, but my plan is very similar. I plan to have all 12v appliances, but realize I may need some 110V stuff. I've not looked yet, but I was thinking of getting a small inverter for point-of-use if I find a need. Just plug into a 12v outlet and off I go.



That said, I plan to wire 110V throughout for when on shore power.



At least as of now that's what I'm thinking - I'm still a ways away from power!



Chris

Consider the demands of the 12 volt cable leading to your inverter if it is anything but a quite small one.

[JDOnTheGo]

Originally Posted by slummieschap

Any suggestions of what to read or research.

Hi Andy! There are oodles of good places to start. Here is mine: http://jdfinley.com/is-solar-power-for-you/

Getting a handle on all the new terms and what each of those devices do (in general) is the place to start.

[HazMatt]

^ Pack a high protein & fat lunch to fuel your brain:
You'll need it!!!

[o1marc]

https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams/#