I am trying to run a portable A/C it says its needs 1,080W I think it needs 1500 watts to run right .will this system run my A/C with a battery bank
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I think it can but I would go with the 200 wat it puts out 10 /12 amps so faster charge all so it has to do with how big of a battery u have and if your inverter can run it find how long it can run at full load an how many amps it needs then amp in battery runs thebat down faster then it can charge then u can run it but it will stop when bat gets low so bigger bat bigger charger longer run time hope that helps have fun Dean
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NO it's to small. You also need to remember that you will need a large Inverter probably 2000 watt or more to start the compressor. I am running a 130 watt refrigerator with 2 100 watt panels, and it's powered by a 750 watt Inverter that just starts it. My opinion is with today's technology it is not practical to run A/C.
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from most of the things I have learned the start up of devices use a lot of extra wattage to start up then goes back down to normal wattage later but you cannot run ac for long unless you have very large battery bank for instance I believe for example my 75 amp battery will only run you ac for one hour before drained this is an estimate.
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The short answer is "no". (Maybe a fan.) If you did the calculations I think you would find that your roof is not big enough to hold the panels that you would need and the battery bank would be more weight than your RV could safely carry. :(Come to California where you do not need heat or AC. :)
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I know you looked at there website, try to find the contact number. I do not know either. I have two and so far they work good, can't run an air conditioner without issues, I think I need more amps to get the 10,000 (so they say) watts. sorry I can't help much.
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The answer to the second question (780 watts @ 24 volts into a 12 volt battery bank) is yes. That's what I do (600 watts 24 volt into a 12 volt battery bank.)
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No it won't. Watts are computed as volt x amps = watts. 120v x 30A= 3600watts Most people use at least a 3000(3KW) generator for a trailer. Up here in Alaska I rarelyEven have as need for AC.
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In theory, 11.8 amps. I wouldn't use it for anything much over 8 or 9 amps - that gives you almost a 1000 watts of power. Remember, 1000 watts means you will be drawing over 80 amps from your battery!
1816890
This unit requires a power source. I would not purchase it. I have found better that would work for your application.
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Hi Lisa it depends on the equipment that's connected. Here is a link on APS's website that gives an estimate based on the power your equipment draws. Weshttp://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=29
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There are different sizes and makes. You should have some type of AC adapter or power requirements written on the box that provides you with watts or amps used. If you cannot find it, then I would then suggest you research your make, model # on the internet....
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Not to power a single 2000 watt load. You cannot connect the outputs. But you can tie two inverters in parallel to the same battery bank to have two separate 1000watt, 120volt sources.
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If you are talking using 690 watts in a 24 hr period, yes it will for the most part, weather permitting. It's PEAK power is 100 watts. That's per hour. I use this panel in one 12v battery, providing power for my lap top, matress inflator, razor, tent light, phone charger, etc. And I'm rarely below full power. I saw a video where one of these panels could run a 4 cubic ft frig with two deep cycle batteries, but again that depends on the weather. I use mine camping, weather and location considered, I would not bank on mine producing more than 900 watts a day. That's a guess as I haven't monitored the system that closely. If you are talking using 690 watts in a 24 hr period, yes it will for the most part, weather permitting. It's PEAK power is 100 watts. That's per hour. I use this panel in one 12v battery, providing power for my lap top, matress inflator, razor, tent light, phone charger, etc. And I'm rarely below full power. I saw a video where one of these panels could run a 4 cubic ft frig with two deep cycle batteries, but again that depends on the weather. I use mine camping, weather and location considered, I would not bank on mine producing more than 900 watts a day. That's a guess as I haven't... » Read More If you are talking using 690 watts in a 24 hr period, yes it will for the most part, weather permitting. It's PEAK power is 100 watts. That's per hour. I use this panel in one 12v battery, providing power for my lap top, matress inflator, razor, tent light, phone charger, etc. And I'm rarely below full power. I saw a video where one of these panels could run a 4 cubic ft frig with two deep cycle batteries, but again that depends on the weather. I use mine camping, weather and location considered, I would not bank on mine producing more than 900 watts a day. That's a guess as I haven't monitored the system that closely. « Show Less
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If the A/C unit power consumption is under or around 4,000 W it should...I would check the manual for power requirements...this may also be described on the manufacturer label where the serial number is.
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Glad to help! Is the 13.5 number you mentioned the Amp load? The Amp load is one of the two pieces of information that would be very helpful. The other would be how long you would estimate the AC unit would be running per 24 hours. With those two pieces of information we can calculate how many panels would be needed and the battery bank size needed for your power storage requirements. Regards, Lisa, for Explore Electric
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In my opinion I would work backwards first. AC Energy Needs: What do you need to power? How many watts? Yousay laptops, radio, and possible fan (just kidding). None of those are big energy hogs. So you could probably get by with a system that outputs a continuous 100 watts. On the safe side lets say 150 watts of continuous AC power. OK, so you need an inverter (converts DC power to AC power) that output at least 150 watts of continuous power. There are lots of good inverters in this range. I suggest one that has a built in fan, high conversion efficiency, and an alarm for low power supply voltage. DC Energy Source: Solar panels output DC energy; however, their out put varies with time of day, cloudiness, and much more. You need a continuous power source. In steps the battery, a power reservoir or buffer. We are not talking car batteries here, as they will not handle the deep discharges and recharges that you could subject them to. Deep cycle batteries are what you want. If you read Northern Arizona Wind & Sun's battery FAQ (http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm) you will fidn they recommend AGM batteries, such as these: UPG UB12350 Group U1 - AGM Battery - Sealed Lead Acid - 12 Volt - 35 Ah Capacity - I2 Terminal. Charging the battery: In steps the Solar Panel. Simply put you use the solar panel to charge the battery. You will also need to put something in between the battery and the solar panel(s), such a charge controller (avoids over charging) or diode (prevents charge from batteries leaking back through to the panels). Of course, you also need the best direct sunlight you can get. Mostly, that is what you need.
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This unit is strictly 125 volts. Make sure your a/c is 125 volts, not 250 volts. This generator can easily power the coffee pot and a small microwave oven, but I think the A/C should be run by itself. I haven't had any problems with powering two gas furnaces and the usual household appliances. I do not try to run them all at the same time. Also, be sure to use heavy gauge extension cords. I use 12 gauge and have not experienced any problems. I use only 89 octane Shell gasoline and treat it with Sea Foam. My unit always starts on the first pull.Good luck.
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Depends on if you have 115 or120 volts. With a 115 volts, mine run about 120 watts or less. Measured with a kill o watt meter.
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I have run a 5,000 BTU window unit on a single generator, it had to be run with auto-idle off to allow a/c to start, then it ran about 7 hours. It may run this unit, may be less expensive to downsize a/c prior to purchase instead of having to add a second gen and parallel kit later. it will definitely run from a pair of generators.
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I have 5 100 watt and 7 group 96 deep cycle batteries and I can run a 5000 btu air conditioner for most of the day time. If you need more help email me at keithlmcneese@yahoo.com