Thanks for your reply Sunking. If you read my earlier reply it explained my reaction and I did apologize for getting a little ticked. But getting a responce like bringing up a 12v battery each time... That's just a waste of my time. And if there is a problem with my configuration I definitely want to know so I can rectify it. Your latest response makes a lot of sense. if you read my reply just before this one you'll see that I purchased the cabin with this battery and inverter setup already installed. From the research I did it looked like a good setup. I charge the batteries with the Xantrex 2400w inverter/charger powered by my generator and according to the indicator it has gone through all three phases of charging into float mode with the batteries at full charge. That's why I wasn't sure where the problem with this setup existed. I don't know why the previous owner used this setup but I know he did a lot of research before he did this. I also probably misstated the AH of the batteries because I believe they 230 AH. My mistake.
I have been looking into rewiring the batteries to either 24v or 48v setup and getting a new inverter if that's what I need to do. I'm not against losing a couple batteries for the 48v setup. What difference besides cost would there be between the two. Does it matter that the cabin is all wired for 12v. What about all the stuff we have plugged in, (cell phone charger, wife's Christmas stuff, our lamps, etc...)I am still a little confused on how that would all be affected if I have to make a change. Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
And thank you mschulz. I just saw your post while I was replying to Sunking. I will get the exact battery specs but I won't be back up to the cabin until Thanksgiving. As for the power usage I know I'm still on the high side but I know we use no more than 4kwh a day. I'll look at getting rid of those lights and for now I'll worry about a solar setup after I figure out my battery setup. Thanks much.
I have been looking into rewiring the batteries to either 24v or 48v setup and getting a new inverter if that's what I need to do. I'm not against losing a couple batteries for the 48v setup. What difference besides cost would there be between the two. Does it matter that the cabin is all wired for 12v. What about all the stuff we have plugged in, (cell phone charger, wife's Christmas stuff, our lamps, etc...)I am still a little confused on how that would all be affected if I have to make a change. Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
And thank you mschulz. I just saw your post while I was replying to Sunking. I will get the exact battery specs but I won't be back up to the cabin until Thanksgiving. As for the power usage I know I'm still on the high side but I know we use no more than 4kwh a day. I'll look at getting rid of those lights and for now I'll worry about a solar setup after I figure out my battery setup. Thanks much.
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