The best way to get started in solar backup power for hurricanes, power ...

 

The key to setting up a good solar power system is knowing what you want yo run.  If it won’t run the essentials what good is it?

The system I am recommending runs:

• A 5,000 BTU air conditioner - this efficient model https://amzn.to/48ymTl5
• A small microwave (coffee is essential to me) https://amzn.to/48TEt2M
• A 12v fridge - very efficient electrical draw https://amzn.to/41ZjJo5
• It also recharges my lawn batteries, tool batteries and even my electric outboard
• It will run my full sized refrigerator freezer, my internet router and my large TVs (in a power loss)

It’s what I need and it is a safe (12v is the safest) scalable (most components in my system will run at 12, 24 or 48 volts- so non need to replace them) and inexpensive way to get into solar power.

Here is the cost breakdown for the main items https://bestfavoritessolar.blogspot.com/p/scalable-solar-starter.html

The only thing you will need to add is cable and fuses and if that becomes a hurdle for you I will make them for you.  Just contact me via email and I will send the needed cables with ends and ferrules, I really want to try this and see that it’s now as difficult as they would lead you to believe and the benefits are amazing. 

You can reach me via email at colin@bestfavorites.com