02-20-2012, 08:54 PM
But if you gotta have your new dc freezer what you going do with the old ac stuff? Is it possible to run the ac and dc stuff from the same bank of power or do you have to have a dc circuit and a ac circuit with 2 separate sources of power?
I was thinking if you have a conventional grid connection you could edge toward your off grid lifestyle by adding a separate circuit of pv panels connected to your freezer. Probly wishful thinking but if the the fridge well insulated maybe can bypass not just the inverter but even the battery relying solely on the insulation at night though obviously not a recommendation. Though I guess you couldn't watch your dc tv at 10 pm without the batt.
I was thinking if you have a conventional grid connection you could edge toward your off grid lifestyle by adding a separate circuit of pv panels connected to your freezer. Probly wishful thinking but if the the fridge well insulated maybe can bypass not just the inverter but even the battery relying solely on the insulation at night though obviously not a recommendation. Though I guess you couldn't watch your dc tv at 10 pm without the batt.