| [GMCnet] power planning for full-time work off the grid [message #183635] |
Sat, 08 September 2012 12:14  |
JT
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Registered: May 2012
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I have a '75 Glenbrook currently with the original 5500w Onan generator + converter.
Next weekend, I'm having a Winegard DS840 satellite dish installed. It uses an auto deploy system, an iDirect X5 satellite modem, converter with output power of 6 watts (+ 37.7dBm min.), and an internet router. I plan to use a laptop (or 2) for approx 8 hours a day, along with minimal other electronics like a couple speakers and a turntable.
I plan to live and work in my Glenbrook full time in remote locations. I'm wondering what the best (and economical) power situation would be, so that I don't need to run the generator too often.
There's currently 2 new 6v house batteries, and zero room where they are next to the Onan, to expand/ add batteries in that space.
I've been told that all I need is a very small ~500w-1000w pure sine wave inverter, but I'm skeptical whether 2 6v batteries will be enough to keep me running ~8 hours a day/ how often I'll need to re-charge/ how long these batteries will last. Also- can I use a 500-1000 inverter, when the generator is 5500? What should I look at when purchasing the inverter? I'm new with this stuff/ don't understand much…
Finally, the Onan 5500 sounds like it might be on its last legs (or maybe just needs a new fuel line based on a recent inspection), and I have a Honda 1000e generator as potential temporary backup.
Thanks in advance!
JT
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