Posted on 30/04/2022 07:47
Has anyone got any experience with inverters? I have a120w solar panel on the roof of my caravan connected to a solar charge control panel and looking to connect a 1000w inverter with 2 sockets,if I connected it up to the battery would the solar panel be able to keep up with charging the battery or will it just kill the battery
Posted on 30/04/2022 10:34
Have you looked at the thread about saving money - there is a lot about using things off grid. I have a 60watt inverter and 120 solar and run the tv off the caravan battery It's an Avtex 12v one. I am not a heavy user of electricity but I have used a hand mixer thing, the electric toothbrush - I have done a blast with the hair drier but not a full dry - so to speak. Merve runs a microwave and a toaster off his considerable array!
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Posted on 30/04/2022 09:15 by ScreenNameB72733DA6COnly looking to run a small tv and maybe a hot plate for cooking
Posted on 30/04/2022 12:55
It might be worth having a look at this old thread https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/tips-for-making-caravanning-touring-cheaper/how-to-survive-a-non-240v-ehu-site/ It contains lots of information on how to survive off grid.
David
Posted on 30/04/2022 12:55
Inverters, unless running very low demand items, i.e. less than 10 watts will kill anything other than lithium batteries. I have a 3x 100W solar array and two 120 Ah lithiums feeding a 1500W inverter. I can run high demand things like a low power toaster and travel kettle for short periods but they certainly give the batteries a good workout.
All TV's run 12V, even mains ones. You just need to bypass the 240V socket and feed the 12V side. Any competent electronics shop should be able to modify it for you. Better still, buy a proper 12V TV.
Posted on 30/04/2022 16:50
In my experience you really need a battery or batteries in tiptop health. Drawing too much load at once could damage it. I’d not use it for heavy loads like cooking rings or kettles unless of the low wattage kind and then it might just be quicker to use gas.
Posted on 30/04/2022 12:55 by cyberyachtInverters, unless running very low demand items, i.e. less than 10 watts will kill anything other than lithium batteries. I have a 3x 100W solar array and two 120 Ah lithiums feeding a 1500W inverter. I can run high demand things like a low power toaster and travel kettle for short periods but they certainly give the batteries a good workout.
All TV's run 12V, even mains ones. You just need to bypass the 240V socket and feed the 12V side. Any competent electronics shop should be able to modify it for you. Better still, buy a proper 12V TV.
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