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Xringer · 04-26-20, 10:07 AM

I wanted something to work if the grid failed to power sump pumps and a few devices.
Lead acid storage still works, but not sure how many watt hours is available.
To back-up that short term power, I have a gas generator that can provide limited power for a few days.
I only have abt one KW of solar PV, (that's behind too much shade) so I'm never going to use that to augment my grid power.

I'm 74 years old with a bad underlying heart condition, and don't expect to be
around much longer. So my hobby stuff is currently on the back burner.

04-26-20, 10:07 AM	#77
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I wanted something to work if the grid failed to power sump pumps and a few devices. Lead acid storage still works, but not sure how many watt hours is available. To back-up that short term power, I have a gas generator that can provide limited power for a few days. I only have abt one KW of solar PV, (that's behind too much shade) so I'm never going to use that to augment my grid power. I'm 74 years old with a bad underlying heart condition, and don't expect to be around much longer. So my hobby stuff is currently on the back burner. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..