Examples
of Mobile Home Power Systems
The following examples assume a location in south-east Queensland
and that the solar modules are mounted flat on the roof. This reduces
wind resistance when you are mobile and gives you equal solar advantage
regardless of the direction the vehicle faces. These examples also
assume that you will remain stationary for extended periods without
the engine running. In each case you
may be able to manage with a smaller solar array if the engine is
run more frequently.
1. You want to operate two 12 volt 20W lights for 2½ hours
per day, a 12 volt stereo for 4 hours per day and a 12 volt water
pump for ½ hour per day. you
will need the following components:
1 × SOL-P80 Photowatt 80W solar module
1 × REG-105 Plasmatronics Solar Regulator
1 × BAT-026 Apex 117Ah Deep Cycle Battery
2. You want to operate two 12 volt 20W lights for 3 hours per day,
a 12 volt colour TV for 2 hours per day and a 12 volt water pump
for ½ hour per day.
You will need the following components:
2 × SOL-P80 Photowatt 80W solar module
1 × REG-112 Plasmatronics Smart Regulator
1 × BAT-001 Apex 250Ah Deep Cycle Battery
3. You want to operate
a 115 litre 12 volt fridge, two 12 volt 20W lights for 2½ hours
per day, a 240 volt colour TV for 1 hour per day and a 12 volt water
pump for ½ hour per day. The following components would suite
either a 12 volt or 24 volt system except for the inverter:
4 × SOL-P80 Photowatt 80W solar module
1 × REG-L20 Plasmatronics (Intelligent) Regulator
2 × BAT-001 Apex 250Ah Deep Cycle Battery
1 × INV-130 12V 300W Inverter
or 1 × INV-008 Selectronic 24V 250W sine wave Inverter
Let
us know your particular power requirements and we will design an appropriate
power system to meet your requirements. The above prices do not include
labour and wiring.
Fitting Batteries to a Mobile Home
larger
than the average car battery and set up in such a way that both it and
the car battery will charge when the engine is running but are isolated
when the engine is turned off. This is to ensure that you don't discharge
the car battery and then be unable to start your vehicle engine.
