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12 volt lighting
M19 ROO:
would l.e.d. lights not solve al ot of high amperage issues... they are very bright these days! would light up a house no trouble lol
Mudlark:
--- Quote from: "M19 ROO" ---would l.e.d. lights not solve al ot of high amperage issues... they are very bright these days! would light up a house no trouble lol
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Good point enough of them might do it if you want soft general lighting
muddyjames:
I would use caravan 12v lights and strip lights.I know a 75amp hour battery last a week in a caravan if ur careful.
I am thinking my house would be a big caravan type of wiring.
I have gas for cooking and heating etc. lights r my biggest power usage.
I just dont know what size cables to use etc etc. I dont want to overload wires etc. I really think it is do-able.
mmgemini:
James.
I'll tell you better after my next trip BUT
I think you'll need at pay a lot of money for solar panels.
Have a look at www.merlinequipment.com.
I know what I paid for one panel and regulator.
Remember also at this time of year you might only get an hour of enough light per day to charge the batteries !!
Thinking cap on.
Fridge and freezer will take a LOT.
I still like the idea though.I think it's doable despite the problems.
Mudlark:
--- Quote from: "mmgemini" ---James.
Remember also at this time of year you might only get an hour of enough light per day to charge the batteries !!
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I think I've read somewhere that the solar panels used to keep batteries charged on a boat aren't working properly.
It's a subject that I've discussed many times without coming to any real output
And James if you're using caravan lighting that's diffferent from what I did and have always discussed - you'll get away with lighter cables, solar panels backed up with wind alternators might help as well.
I know we did a show once with a small foot square solar panel driving a pump to pump water through a 8' x 4' sheet of double wall plastic sheet (conservatory roof stuff) continuous pumping all day - when the sun was out heated around 60 gallons of water to hot enough no to touch!!!! - Free hot water :lol: :lol: :lol: Problem is it doesn't work when you need it in the winter for central heating as soon as a cloud went across the sun the panel died :( :(
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