03-24-2022, 06:50 PM
(03-24-2022, 04:16 AM)punikahakaiferret Wrote: I have water utility, not catchment, so I don't have a water pump. I'm just wanting to go off-grid with my electricity, just solar and some propane.Nice. Water pump is typically one of the largest power users for off grid in Puna.
Like I'd mentioned, my biggest power draws will be a fridge and possibly a small chest freezer. I have heard some folks say that their fridge is insulated and efficient enough they can just turn it off overnight and then back on in the morning when there's sun for the panels and never had a problem with things getting out of safe temp range.
Otherwise, I just have the other small items I'd mentioned previous.
Pointless to turn off fridge at night, IMO. It won't draw much during this period of little use and cooler temperatures. That's why you have batteries, to store power generated during the day.