04-17-2006, 08:11 AM
A guy named Ron Ober is da kine solar guy! He put in the awesome system for a Yurt B&B in Opihikao - their generator runs occassionally (every 4-5 days) for about 45 minutes if no sun... otherwise doesnt run at all. (16 deep cycle batteries - 8 solar panels). They also splurged for the auto start on the genny. Power usuage is same as above 2 fridge/ 2 micros/ 3 coffee makers / 2 water pumps / BIG stereo system / washer / dryer / assorted lights, etc.
My suggestion for a backup generator is to go for a good marine diesel one that will quickly power batteries if necessary. The small ones takes hours and hours and use tons of fuel to do so on cloudy days.
-cat
My suggestion for a backup generator is to go for a good marine diesel one that will quickly power batteries if necessary. The small ones takes hours and hours and use tons of fuel to do so on cloudy days.
-cat