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[ArmorAbby]

You're right. Great idea!

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[ArmorAbby]

I can't remember last time I had it. As soon as Im confident in the system here handling it, Lasagna will be the first thing I make. It's supposed to snow this weekend and I don't know how this will affect my solar.

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[Weight]

Keep your panels clear. My Indel-B has no problem with 300 watts of panels in S-Jersey.

 

[John61CT]

Another pet idea of mine, google "polar tubes", just glue-capped 2" PVC pipe, cut to the right length to fill that tiny freezer and filled 85% full with seawater.

Rotate two sets between the cooler and a freezer.

Will likely stay cold 6+ days in a good cooler box, certainly lots longer than open ice, no leaks, no water, more space efficient.

I plan to work out clips to hang them from a cooler lid, top of the space. . .

 

[Weight]

Why not use those inexpensive freezer blocks? Known as Ice Pak or Freeze Pak or such. They are designed for that job. They don't require buying pipe caps and glue. They don't split when frozen. They stack and pack into a compact space. They freeze colder than salt water. They are non toxic.

 

[John61CT]

Thanks for the feedback, I will test.

No splitting long as under 85% full, so nothing toxic. Not expensive. Large diameter, greater volume stays frozen longer, air circulation with gaps may be important, plan to use also with "polar swamp cooler".

The eutectic phase change (solid to liquid) of the solution is what absorbs the most energy, so will need to test which does actually work better in a given setup.

 

[ArmorAbby]

So far this thing is a really good buy. I've fit quite a bit in there. Will list inventory later. It turned on, went to temp, shut off. I didn't hear it turn on much after that. I did plug it into a socket that is attached to my fuse box. But I got a low voltage warning when I started cooking with the roadpro. I turned it off, finished cooking, turned it back on. Later, I will attach it directly to the battery. And now... So far so good. I'm really glad I got it.
Thank you again and again to **looking up name** who recommended this affordable brand.

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[ArmorAbby]

Sheesh, Winter is SOOOO hard on my electrical system. I didnt install the meter, but Ive overdischarged my batteries a few times already just using the computer and phone and led lights... When I put the roof on, Im getting fresh batteries and monitoring them better..

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[John61CT]

Yes the overall system needs to be designed for worst-case conditions.

Moving with the sun is very different from making do in some colder spot.

Sometimes the only practical solution is carrying a little genny, solar becomes the long tail topping up rather than the main source.

 

[lenny flank]

Sheesh, Winter is SOOOO hard on my electrical system

It's a big difference. The shorter days and less intense sunlight make it a lot less effective.

In summer I always have plenty of power. In winter I have BARELY enough, and I always try to charge up the laptop inb a mall or library whenever I can.

 

[ArmorAbby]

Lesson learned.... Good thing is... Its so cold I dont really need need the fridge, for the most part.. not cooking either.. Its actually cheaper to just keep getting the $5 deals until I can have full electric for saving leftovers..

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[ArmorAbby]

I gotta.pay for a root.canal and crown before I can upgrade and fix my electric

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