Suzzz
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I'm in the process of buying everything I need for a solar set up on my van and I'm wondering what size of inverter I should be getting.
So far I've bought 4 x 100w panels and a 30 amp charge controller. Most of my power needs will be to run my 12v fridge. I cook and heat the van with propane and use rechargeable batteries for my lighting. I plan to use the inverter to charge my non 12v electronics (phone, laptop, and camera gear) and to watch a small tv and possibly run a DVD/Blue Ray console occasionally.
How small is too small and is there such a thing as too big of an inverter? Can an inverter drain the batteries if it's too big? I understand that Pure sine wave is better than modified but if you can only afford a modified sine wave inverter, do you need a bigger one or is it the same thing (in term of size: Pure vs Modified)?
I heard that solar power is addictive and that it's better to have more than less so I'm trying to do things the right way. Once I've got the inverter thing figured out, I'll concentrate on the batteries. I've also ordered a book on solar power from my local bookstore and can't wait for it to arrive!
Thanks for all your advice!
So far I've bought 4 x 100w panels and a 30 amp charge controller. Most of my power needs will be to run my 12v fridge. I cook and heat the van with propane and use rechargeable batteries for my lighting. I plan to use the inverter to charge my non 12v electronics (phone, laptop, and camera gear) and to watch a small tv and possibly run a DVD/Blue Ray console occasionally.
How small is too small and is there such a thing as too big of an inverter? Can an inverter drain the batteries if it's too big? I understand that Pure sine wave is better than modified but if you can only afford a modified sine wave inverter, do you need a bigger one or is it the same thing (in term of size: Pure vs Modified)?
I heard that solar power is addictive and that it's better to have more than less so I'm trying to do things the right way. Once I've got the inverter thing figured out, I'll concentrate on the batteries. I've also ordered a book on solar power from my local bookstore and can't wait for it to arrive!
Thanks for all your advice!