SOLAR PANELS

I install high quality mono and poly crystalline panels manufactured by BP and AstroPower.

                                       The Best values are:       BP              75 watt             $365
                                                                                 Solarex     120 watt            $605
                                                                                 SX150       150 watt           $630
                                                                                  BP             150 watt           $740

INVERTERS

Either sine wave (SW) or modified sine wave (MSW). SW produces utility Line quality power; MSW is more like generator power.
Most are rated by continuous watts capability. Surge watt capability is also important because any electric motor requires 2-3 times its operating power to start it.
             MSW Trace             Cont. WV             Surge W             Cost
             DR2424                    2400                      6500                   Call for Best $ Price
             DR3624                    3600                     12,000                 Call for Best $ Price

             SW Trace
             SW4024                    4000                     10,000                Call for Best $ Price
             PS2524                     2500                       6,000                Call for Best $ Price

             Vanner 240V             4500                     10,000                Call for Best $ Price
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                                                               Vanner RE 24-4500                                                                                                         $3,350                                           
                                                                                                          

Both types have built-in battery chargers. SW & Vanner will also automatically start a generator. It takes 2400+ watts to run a 1/2 hp motor in a washer, water pump, vacuum, etc. 24V DC inverters start motors better than 12V DC does. For a deep well pump, use a DR3624 or SW4024.

CHARGE CONTROLLERS

Charge Controllers regulate the power input from the solar panels to the batteries. RV Power Products has recently developed a controller that boosts the current into batteries when they are low. Current yield is 15-20% over conventional.

             Trace             C40             Handles up to 14 panels             Call for Best $ Price
             Trace             C60             Handles up to 20 panels             Call for Best $ Price
             RVPP            SB50          Handles up to 20 panels             $385
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BATTERIES   

L-16 deep cycle lead acid batteries are a good choice for value and reliability. They are 6 volt cells with 360 amp/hour capacity. For 12V DC, use multiples of 2. For 24V DC use multiples of 4. They last 8-10 years if maintained and not abused. To power DR3624 or SW4024 inverters, use 8, 12, or more L-16's.

EACH                            AHR             WARRANTY             AVER. LIFE           PRICE
US Battery L16              375                12M Full                      8-10                         $150
US Battery UL16HC      415                12M Full                     8-10                         $170
Rolls                                460              24M Full/84M pro        12-15                       $190

This is pricing for the most common components. I can get any coponent or accessory for off grid living. Email for price and availability.

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