Got my solar power off-grid system up and running (finally)

**edkemper** · 04-18-2015, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by phorvath

Hello Loghousenut! You seem to be the wisest here and I always appreciate your good advice. Phil (hello NSA!)

Is it possible you're from either Colorado or Washington?

**rreidnauer** · 04-19-2015, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by BoFuller

LHN, Wisest? Boy have you been snookered.

It was a typo. He meant wiseassed.

**loghousenut** · 04-19-2015, 05:58 AM

Phil (phorvath) just PM'd me with his apologies... He meant w i d e s t.

**phorvath** · 05-02-2015, 08:13 AM

Hello donjuedo!
Thanks very much for this information. The batteries that I have looked at are Rolls (my first choice) followed by Trojan. I calculated that I will need 16 nine volt batteries. Hopefully I can live off-grid 100% with a complete solar system. I don't plan on having a lot of appliances. This will be a complete change in lifestyle and I am looking forward to it.
Have a great day!
Phil

**donjuedo** · 05-02-2015, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by phorvath

Hello donjuedo!
Thanks very much for this information. The batteries that I have looked at are Rolls (my first choice) followed by Trojan. I calculated that I will need 16 nine volt batteries. Hopefully I can live off-grid 100% with a complete solar system. I don't plan on having a lot of appliances. This will be a complete change in lifestyle and I am looking forward to it.
Have a great day!
Phil

I'm glad it was useful. But now I'm curious about your need. You said you need 9 volt batteries but all the batteries offered have even voltages, not odd. An inverter won't care, but a charger or BMS would.

Peter

**rawson** · 05-09-2015, 02:32 PM

Anyone checked into the latest Tesla whole home battery yet, pros or cons?

**donjuedo** · 05-09-2015, 03:57 PM

I did read a little. The 10 KWH model is not meant for daily discharge, but the 7 KWH model is. It just happens to be the energy I use in an average day, without heating or cooling. To be off-grid and last 3 days due to cloudy weather, I'd be OK with 7 units. That would cost just over 10 kilobucks. I will wait.

**marshall** · 07-16-2015, 06:42 PM

Did hear that Tesla isn't even making the batteries yet. Still in some sort of preliminary phase. At least that's what a solar company in Huntsville, AL told us when we inquired about solar.
I have been to several websites to price an off-grid solar system and have gotten wildly different estimates.
The only main appliances that will run will be fridge and separate freezer. The rest is lights(led), ceiling fans, and other small appliances. The well will be on a separate/dedicated solar system.

I was just curious about what was the "norm" with those who have off-grid solar? I know it varies wildly, but I'm trying to get an idea of what is reasonable and what sounds outlandish.

Everyone here sounds like they know way more than I do so I just thought I might get some friendly advice?

Thanks!