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Xringer · 10-28-12, 08:12 PM

Dave Sparks uses PV for his ASHP..
Sanyo mini split AC (inverter/variable speed)

With your mild weather, there must be a lot of ASHP users up there.
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If you were grid-tied, you could use any size BTUh and the amount of PV you could afford to buy..

But, being off-grid is a whole can of worms. (Since you can't go without heat when it's overcast all week).

You would need a good battery bank. Or maybe propane heat for back-up..

10-28-12, 08:12 PM	#2
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Some reading Dave Sparks uses PV for his ASHP.. Sanyo mini split AC (inverter/variable speed) With your mild weather, there must be a lot of ASHP users up there. Best Times to Visit Victoria & Vancouver Island \| U.S. News Travel If you were grid-tied, you could use any size BTUh and the amount of PV you could afford to buy.. But, being off-grid is a whole can of worms. (Since you can't go without heat when it's overcast all week). You would need a good battery bank. Or maybe propane heat for back-up.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..