We have a small cabin that we use periodically on weekends. My Honda EU2000 does pretty much whatever I ask. It does struggle a bit with the microwave if it is on full power but I seldom use it and it's an inverter type so I can run at mid power. I have decided that I would like to have a live system and as always I tend to overkill things. I'm debating between hiring it done and DIY. I'm really kind of a DIY type of guy, but I don't want to have regrets and I'm not quite sure that I understand things correctly.
My thought is to use an Outback FP1-VFX3524 3500 packaged unit. This is way more than we need. If I go this route does that get me into 3 system component groupings?
IE 1) Inverter and all controls 2) battery bank/box 3) panels and racking
Am I missing anything?
When feeding my breaker panel with a 110v inverter do I just tie the 2 hot bars together?
Genset charging?
Presently I have a simple motor base plug (male outlet) on a box that my genset feeds and both bars are fed the same 110v. If I understand correctly my 110v feed from the genset should now be fed to my FP1 unit?
Battery plan is 4) 8L16 units. Insulated battery box outside Yeah or nay? Would really help to save space in the small cabin. We seldom go long with utilization and load is quite light. Typically the little Honda just idles as everything is energy efficient. Maybe 2 hrs of TV in the evening if that and a bit during the day if the weather is crap.
Roof is a 6/12 pitch. I believe I will want to tip the panels up to 40°? This is in Central WI. Thinking 3 panels in the 800-1000 watt total range.
My thought is to use an Outback FP1-VFX3524 3500 packaged unit. This is way more than we need. If I go this route does that get me into 3 system component groupings?
IE 1) Inverter and all controls 2) battery bank/box 3) panels and racking
Am I missing anything?
When feeding my breaker panel with a 110v inverter do I just tie the 2 hot bars together?
Genset charging?
Presently I have a simple motor base plug (male outlet) on a box that my genset feeds and both bars are fed the same 110v. If I understand correctly my 110v feed from the genset should now be fed to my FP1 unit?
Battery plan is 4) 8L16 units. Insulated battery box outside Yeah or nay? Would really help to save space in the small cabin. We seldom go long with utilization and load is quite light. Typically the little Honda just idles as everything is energy efficient. Maybe 2 hrs of TV in the evening if that and a bit during the day if the weather is crap.
Roof is a 6/12 pitch. I believe I will want to tip the panels up to 40°? This is in Central WI. Thinking 3 panels in the 800-1000 watt total range.
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