Tribe.net. Local Connections Cook bacon naked! http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#8c3d9161-6bc7-4d0c-a3b4-98cb096c2e0a 2009-08-03T07:10:05Z 2009-08-03T07:10:05Z

that equates to about $1,000 in solar panels and over $200 in batteries.

Cook bacon naked! 2009-08-03T07:10:05Z Aaron http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#8248431e-1ade-402c-825f-5d82d608c5a2 2009-07-25T09:20:51Z 2009-07-25T09:20:51Z

A self sustaining system would consist of about 200 watts of solar panel and at least 3 deep cycle 12v 50amp-hour batteries

Aaron 2009-07-25T09:20:51Z JSin http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#822a5540-f6a8-46a6-8432-77a9e784cd27 2009-06-24T02:55:40Z 2009-06-24T02:55:40Z

well at 84 watts you are looking about at what your car stereo likely runs. Your main battery would be a poor choice for main power for this... They are designed to give a big burst of energy very quick. Not great to draw a low level over a long time. Deep cycle batteries on the other hand are designed to do exactly what you are looking for. They can be charged solar and will run at that draw overnight. Remember though they take a longer charge cycle than your fast discharge battery. You are gonna need an isolator and look at it the same as an RV. JSin

JSin 2009-06-24T02:55:40Z Briggi http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#d9587195-121d-4112-b8e6-066162fa1e27 2009-06-24T01:34:24Z 2009-06-24T01:34:24Z

I don't get it why you need a blood transfusion transporter refrigerator in your offroad 4x4? If you just need to keep beers cool there are many cheaper less complex less power-drawing options. You'd need about 300 Kg. of large storage batteries to push 7amps at night all night. You'd need a handful of 125 watt PV panels to keep batteries juiced. Is this practical or even necessary for your app? Maybe going in over your head.

Briggi 2009-06-24T01:34:24Z John http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#45804dde-d0e3-45ab-8885-8990918d411c 2009-06-23T21:15:33Z 2009-06-23T21:15:33Z

I joined so I could attempt an answer. P(watts)=I(amps)XV(volts) so 12v X 7amps = 84 watts power consumption. I hope this helps a little.

John 2009-06-23T21:15:33Z RICK http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#22f8d2cd-d656-445f-8254-498027b62f82 2009-06-23T05:50:54Z 2009-06-23T05:50:54Z

btw 12v while running in the rig fyi

RICK 2009-06-23T05:50:54Z RICK http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#dd5683bb-f0d5-4614-b5be-8254ca54a9ce 2009-06-23T05:50:25Z 2009-06-23T05:50:25Z

true briggi i wanted to run an isolater and a dedicated battery in my 4x4 to run this, will suppliment with a solar panel and charge controller if necessary, what size solar panel and battery bank do i need to use this 24/7?

RICK 2009-06-23T05:50:25Z Briggi http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#1c1e7cd7-81c6-4fdc-b735-6d5b948e77d8 2009-06-23T04:27:10Z 2009-06-23T04:27:10Z

That unit is able to run off a variety of inputs. --- both Alternate at 110VAC and 220VAC, and Direct at 24Vor 12 or could even be rigged for 6V (as in a golf cart). What is your power source? As it's a transporter unit, it seems dedicated to vehicle use. Thus you'll need to know the power supply options of your intended transporting vehicle.

Briggi 2009-06-23T04:27:10Z RICK http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#378fb3f3-8215-4079-a1b9-fe2e46aacddf 2009-06-23T03:32:15Z 2009-06-23T03:32:15Z

im not sure i assume it does but anyway here is the one im looking at right now http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160295272157

RICK 2009-06-23T03:32:15Z Dan http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#e238e18d-b82b-4561-876d-3774a9c3cba2 2009-06-22T16:04:33Z 2009-06-22T16:04:33Z

You have to know if it has a thermostat in it. some 12v run constantly, like the cooler type. If it doesn't shut off when reaching temp. then no you can't run 24/7 on a battery, it will drain to quickly. those you only run when you engine is running ( charging) . as far a solar goes it would take a good size unit to power that many amps.

Dan 2009-06-22T16:04:33Z RICK http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/13fc5df0-206f-4700-93d3-7663526321ca#21814795-e11c-4a30-bfb7-1235a0f348d4 2009-06-22T15:08:30Z 2009-06-22T15:08:30Z

hi i found a 12v refrigerator that states it runs at "12v dc @ 7a MAX" can someone translate this for me? can i run a battery isolator and a seperate battery to run this 24/7 or will i need a solar panel as well?

RICK 2009-06-22T15:08:30Z