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Let there be light.

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  1. Ward Hoarder

    Ward Hoarder

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    Working on some lights for the mill. I wanted electric for lights and some tools. Decided on solar changing battery and a inverter. Went with a 3k watt. Should run anything I need to do.
     

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    What kind of panels do you have set up? What regulates the battery charge? How many Amp-Hours is the battery rated for? Did you go with LED lighting to minimize the draw? Sounds like a cool setup..
     
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    More batteries
    :thumbs::thumbs:

    You'll always find something else to power.
    :whistle:
     
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    Champion 850 cca battery And harbor freight 100w solar kit
     
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    Is it a starting battery, a deep cycle battery or combination? What’s the reserve capacity?
     
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    deep cycle - unknown reserve capacity
     
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    Nice, let nature power the lights.
     
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