So, I got asked by a good friend to look at a couple "pre-made" solar solutions that he had found (apparently being sold at a "prepper" store here in CO), so he sent me the following link...
http://frontrangere.com/
For the love of all that is good and decent in this world, don't buy this crap.
Since he brought this up, and he really had no idea how crappy these were, I figured I would share here as well. I think most that are interested in solar on here have a better understanding that this, but maybe there are some that have questions.
Part of my job, industrial communications, involves sizing, designing, building, and using solar solutions that simply have to work. We have done everything from small 240W systems, all the way up to 15KW solar solutions for major comm towers.
After my discussion with him, I want to use what I know to help people that might want to setup partial backup systems, or even full off-grid solutions.
If I am off base here, and people don't have unanswered questions about solar, then this post will go away, but if people have questions, then I am happy to share what I know.
Not really prep/house oriented, but one of the smaller solar skids we have used a lot of - 270W at 12VDC, with 1290AH of battery backup. Provides 10 days autonomy for the tower without dropping below 60% charged on the battery bank.
https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7635/2...93d5522c_z.jpg0819142055 by ARNEWB, on Flickr
We have also done propane and diesel backup generators with ATS systems, so I can answer some questions there too.
