Chris Hobson Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Hi a farming friend of mine whose farm is dependant on a Lister generator is looking to install a small PV system that would run a TV, couple of lights and cell charger. He is expecting his Australian family over Xmas and wants to make things a little more comfortable. In 2016 he is looking to install a Axpert 4kW system and move the small temporary system over to his stockman's cottage. Any ideas suggestions? Quote
Eugene Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 My system: Axpert 3Kva (1Kva sufficient) 2 x 105Ah batteries 2 x 255W PV panels Load @ 200W (TV, Amp, Decoder and a few lights) for 5 hours = 1Kwh Quote
Wetkit Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 If it is an issue of cost, I still think you could get away cheaper say with a 1kva Axpert, than a say a seperate solar controller + inverter combination. Quote
Mike Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 rather ask the Australian family to bring a SB Pro back for you....its the best Ausie unit out there Quote
Steven Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Hi All I also think : 1.5Kw Pure sine Inverter 4 x 150W Panels 2 x 200 a/h Gel Batteries 1 x 30A 12V Controller This should be sufficient for what you are looking for. Roughly R26k Chris Hobson 1 Quote
Chris Hobson Posted November 4, 2015 Author Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks Stephen That is a good start. Chris Quote
Eugene Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 My system: Axpert 3Kva (1Kva sufficient) 2 x 105Ah batteries 2 x 255W PV panels Load @ 200W (TV, Amp, Decoder and a few lights) for 5 hours = 1Kwh Cost me R13K Quote
Chris Hobson Posted November 4, 2015 Author Posted November 4, 2015 I have been reviewing his system and the the largest draw in his home is a microwave of 900W. So instead of a 5kVA Axpert a 3KVA will probably suffice. Based on that I would advise him to install a 3kVA as it is going to be mounted permanently and the is not much difference between the 3kVA and 1kVA. and then have 2 panels and 2 batteries 105Ah would probably be fine. My one hassle is that if I remember correctly the 3kVA can only handle 600W or 900W of panels. I suppose one could have a 2nd string of panels running through a Outback or something like that if he found that he needed more than 900W. Quote
superdiy Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 I have been reviewing his system and the the largest draw in his home is a microwave of 900W. Just keep in mind that a microwave oven with output of 900W probably consumes more like 1200W. Chris Hobson 1 Quote
Chris Hobson Posted November 4, 2015 Author Posted November 4, 2015 I see the newer spec is 1500W so more than enough for his application. Quote
charl Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 I have the 3kVA plus. And it can take 1500w of solar. Try and get the plus rather Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk Quote
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