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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-10-2017, 10:52 PM
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Posted By Tropf
Thanks for sharing the images!

Thanks for sharing the images!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-10-2017, 12:23 PM
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Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
I would love to see pics! I spent a good two...

I would love to see pics! I spent a good two hours on Handy Bob's site last night... phew! You're a life saver (and money saver). I'll continue to go through the resources over the next few weeks....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 11:34 PM
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Posted By Tropf
I've been struggling to find good resources for...

I've been struggling to find good resources for days. Thank you so much!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 11:23 PM
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Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
I'm not sure of anything, which is why I'm so...

I'm not sure of anything, which is why I'm so appreciative of the time you're taking to educate me... xD

A large reason for overbuilding is rooted simply in not understand how it all works...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 11:16 PM
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Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
Yeah, my thought was we're incredibly active with...

Yeah, my thought was we're incredibly active with technology and given the we'll be using our Skoolie as our home, our office on the road, and a demoing booth at events, 48v gives us a little more...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 10:59 PM
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Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
This information is super helpful to me, thank...

This information is super helpful to me, thank you! Can I ask why you run two controllers and two inverters? is it to keep from over-amping? I plan on building a 2kW rooftop solar and 1000aH bank at...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
I've been reading so much on these forums the...

I've been reading so much on these forums the last few days. Y'all definitely have a lot of knowledge here. I'm incredibly appreciative of how folks share and communicate all their ideas. I hope to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
I also figured I'd get a good, not too complex...

I also figured I'd get a good, not too complex solar setup going and then expand as necessary once we're moved in and learning more about our needs.

I will look into that, that'd be great! We...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
My God.... you figure that out, and I'm gonna...

My God.... you figure that out, and I'm gonna need the rundown on the achievement...I love it!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
Haven't even bought a bus yet, so the planning is...

Haven't even bought a bus yet, so the planning is definitely happening upfront... xD

One question I was curious about...please tell me if I should quit trying to use my brain and just go to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
Well, I'm going to be honest...I really don't...

Well, I'm going to be honest...I really don't know anything about any of this... xD

I was looking at these SIMPLIPHI batteries and they offer them in 12, 24, and 48v variants. My understanding is...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 08:05 AM
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Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
I tried to make a post with links and information...

I tried to make a post with links and information regarding a split unit vs the window unit I intend on buying, but I got a message about mods looking at it or something... I compared a 8000 btu...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
Hah. I knew I was leaving something important...

Hah. I knew I was leaving something important out. I'm debating a 24v or 48v system because there's two of us, we own an educational video game company so technology is always prevalent, and we're...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
Here ya go. Pretty close between the two,...

Here ya go. Pretty close between the two, actually.
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 07:08 AM
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Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
Hmm... I don't think so. I'm looking up some of...

Hmm... I don't think so. I'm looking up some of the lower end mini splits now and I think that's higher than a window unit we're looking at. I'll get the information and let you know!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
For me, it's about 200sqft, if that. We need the...

For me, it's about 200sqft, if that. We need the setup to run the AC for 3-5 hours midday two or three times a week, but still last about 7 hours overnight throughout the week. I'm looking at about...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-09-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 22,269
Posted By Tropf
Trying to finalize my power needs for my family's...

Trying to finalize my power needs for my family's upcoming build and I, too, am heavily interested in this topic. Spent all day yesterday trying to learn what I don't know. Only ended up more dazed...
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