On 12 Nov 96 at 19:43, Roy J. Tellason of 1:270/615
wrote to Bryan Fullerton about :
 BF>> Van just to start it and I need to add another one to run the
 BF>> accessories on like fridge etc. This battery needs to be good
 BF>> holding a charge for a long time and being able to recharge
 BF>> again and again..
 RJT> What you want there is a deep-cyle type of battery,  such as is 
ommonly
 RJT> sold for RV and Trolling Motor use.
When I make my move and set up my solar power system, I'm going to have 1KW 
worth of cells, and a 2.4KW inverter (for future expansion), and a 1KW petrol 
generator for backup and occasional high loads.
Should I go with deep cycle batteries for the system, or could I just use car 
batteries? Are both lead-acid types? I know the car batteries are. Which 
require the least maintenance, which last longest?
How much total KW storage capacity would you suggest I have? I would think 
I'd need a week's worth, for stormy seasons, but the fuel generator could 
reduce that need. But I'd rather only use that for emergencies, instead of 
reduction of storage capacity needs.
Thanks in advance,
                   Chris Harper
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