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John C's avatar

If number 10 were number one, we wouldn't be in this mess to begin with.

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Anon E Mouse's avatar

J.D., you might want to contact me about solar for a future article. As you're learning, not as simple as it sounds. A Jackery or Bluetti isn't going to cut it. For e.g., someone who depends on a well pump is going to need a Tier 1 Inverter ($1500) and a couple high capacity batteries. ($1000 - $2000.) Almost the same to keep a refrigerator/freezer operational. (For a day.) And forget about Air Conditioning.

These prices don't include solar panels and charge controller. ($1500-$3000, depending on your latitude.)

Once you have solar, you'll be surprised at how much we take the grid for granted. I have a 4.8 kW/hr system ($4500) that powers a 250 W load 24/7. Here in sunny AZ, I can barely keep it topped off in the short days of winter. One day of clouds/rain and I'm empty.

It would be okay for a C/PAP or occassional use of an oxygen concentrator. But you're not going to using it for luxury items.

gringomike at mt2015

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