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Newbie setting up HF solar kit - need baby sitter | 17 comments (17 topical, editorial)

Re: Newbie setting up HF solar kit - need baby sit (3.00 / 0) (#5)
by ghurd on Wed Oct 8th, 2008 at 08:49:12 AM MST
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Two remotes. One for the inverter, one for the opener?
http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2008/4/11/5115/12104
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Re: Newbie setting up HF solar kit - need baby sit (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by 28 (icdubparts@gmail.com) on Wed Oct 8th, 2008 at 09:09:57 AM MST
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that is a neat idea.

has anyone used this kit?
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=366877

I have a samsclub within 20 minutes

There are no specific inverters that are popular with solar users?
one CFL at a time...
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Re: Newbie setting up HF solar kit - need baby sit (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by ghurd on Wed Oct 8th, 2008 at 09:28:44 AM MST
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Those are about like the HF kits.
There are a few versions on ebay. Look for 45W, 60W and 15W.
I'd get the HF kit over any of those, if it was me. At least if it fails you know who to talk to.

I like Statpower, Vector and Tripp Lite inverters for the small stuff.
Small stuff usually comes down to a name brand at a low price.
Flea Market brands should be avoided.

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Re: Newbie setting up HF solar kit - need baby sit (3.00 / 0) (#9)
by Bruce S (bruce(dot)stahl <at>gmail (dot)(com)) on Wed Oct 8th, 2008 at 09:37:31 AM MST
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Reads just like the costco unit only more money :-) and less extra stuff.
I have 2 Sam's near me and haven't seen these at either one yet.

Most of the inverters I use are for specific loads, I size mine to be about 85% of the total continous load rating, this give me comfort room and the unit doesn't waste too much power.

I haven't yet built the remote mentioned but is on a to-do list.

Cheers
Bruce S

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Newbie setting up HF solar kit - need baby sitter | 17 comments (17 topical, 0 editorial)

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