Usually we add the appliance watts to figure out what solar panel size to get. But you can just as easily find out what a 120 watt solar panel can run with a bit of math. Best of all you can apply these principles to other solar panel sizes. A 120 watt solar panel can […]
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The answer to the question “will a 1500W inverter run a 1500W heater” is yes it can, but you probably should not. In this guide we will explain why and why a larger inverter is a better option. A 2000 watt inverter can run a 1500 watt heater. If the inverter is powered by a
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During summer, a portable air conditioner becomes a necessity for most of us. A portable AC is ideal for an off grid system since it consumes less power than a central AC. But what inverter size will you need and how long can you run it? A 2500W inverter can power a 5000 BTU portable
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There are two types of inverters, pure sine and modified sine wave. Pure sine wave inverters offer better performance but are more expensive, but can you run an air conditioner on modified sine wave? or do you really need pure sine wave? Appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and microwaves will not work on a
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The two most popular solar panel types are monocrystalline and polycrystalline, or mono and poly for short. A question that beginners often ask is, can you combine the two? Can you install them in one solar array? The answer yes it is possible, but you should not do it. You can combine mono and poly
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Solar panels are available in different sizes so there is plenty to choose from. But can you connect solar panels with different wattages, say 100 watts with 200 watts? Yes it is possible, but you should not do it and in this guide we explain why. Solar panels of different watts should not be used
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