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Xringer · 09-12-12, 01:23 PM

I took a shower early this morning, the A7 recovery run was 0.6 kWh.
So far the solar gain to the bank is 1.3 kWh..

I guess the cloudy days we had early this week, were pretty hard on my little battery bank.

One of the main reasons I wanted to use a 48Vdc bank, was to allow the use of higher DC volts from the PV array.
The TS-45 charger will take 125vdc from the PV array.
I think the PV is pumping out about 7 Amps at 60 to 70 volts right now.
Already pulled in over 22 Ah, with another good hour to go.
Makes me wonder if this thing can really keep up with the A7..

Air temperature in the basement has already dropped to 68F..

Gonna lower the set point on the A7 soon.

09-12-12, 01:23 PM	#6
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I took a shower early this morning, the A7 recovery run was 0.6 kWh. So far the solar gain to the bank is 1.3 kWh.. I guess the cloudy days we had early this week, were pretty hard on my little battery bank. One of the main reasons I wanted to use a 48Vdc bank, was to allow the use of higher DC volts from the PV array. The TS-45 charger will take 125vdc from the PV array. I think the PV is pumping out about 7 Amps at 60 to 70 volts right now. Already pulled in over 22 Ah, with another good hour to go. Makes me wonder if this thing can really keep up with the A7.. Air temperature in the basement has already dropped to 68F.. Gonna lower the set point on the A7 soon. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 10-31-12 at 12:34 PM..