03-21-2022, 04:44 AM
Started a new thread so I don't hijack the "Solar anti-theft" thread started by Ccat any more. 
Sorry about that...
Now I can cut loose with all the details, haha!
Looking for recommendations on a very small off-grid solar setup.
Have no large draws...no TV, microwave, range/oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher, desktop computer/monitor, stereo/gaming, none o' that stuff.
Just an apartment-sized fridge, possibly a small chest freezer, laptop/phone charger, router, a few fans, lights, alarm system and assorted small occasional kitchen appliances. Everything else is/will be propane/self-contained solar or battery (like outdoor security lights and camera)
At some point I can upgrade and go bigger/more batteries, more panels, but am just starting out and need a basic small, lower-cost system, like well-WELL under $10k. I'll still need to get a generator (and would like to get the much-lauded Honda EU2000i.) Wanna think I'm not just "taking hopeful pills", like my dad always says.
So, anyone knowledgeable on specs, components, brands, parts and how to puzzle it all together, reasonable reliable trustworthy installers who don't just want to take advantage (and we all know who that is, right? ...run ...run far away), I'm just trying to gather info and fact-find.
Thanks to everybody for suggestions. Y'all are a great resource. And source of amusement and fun, as well!
Sorry about that...Now I can cut loose with all the details, haha!
Looking for recommendations on a very small off-grid solar setup.
Have no large draws...no TV, microwave, range/oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher, desktop computer/monitor, stereo/gaming, none o' that stuff.
Just an apartment-sized fridge, possibly a small chest freezer, laptop/phone charger, router, a few fans, lights, alarm system and assorted small occasional kitchen appliances. Everything else is/will be propane/self-contained solar or battery (like outdoor security lights and camera)
At some point I can upgrade and go bigger/more batteries, more panels, but am just starting out and need a basic small, lower-cost system, like well-WELL under $10k. I'll still need to get a generator (and would like to get the much-lauded Honda EU2000i.) Wanna think I'm not just "taking hopeful pills", like my dad always says.
So, anyone knowledgeable on specs, components, brands, parts and how to puzzle it all together, reasonable reliable trustworthy installers who don't just want to take advantage (and we all know who that is, right? ...run ...run far away), I'm just trying to gather info and fact-find.
Thanks to everybody for suggestions. Y'all are a great resource. And source of amusement and fun, as well!