Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
The size of the inverter you need to run a TV depends on the amount of power that the TV uses, which itself, depends on the size and type of the TV. For example, will a 400-watt inverter run a tv? Yes, a 400-watt inverter can probably run…
The amount of solar power that you need to run an 8000 BTU will mainly depend on the energy consumption of the AC unit, which itself depends on other factors such as run time and temperature. However, solar panels are not the only things that you need. A…
The main rating of an inverter is its Continuous Power (in Watts), but with appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, pumps, or any device with a motor, the continuous power of an inverter is not the only rating that matters. In this article, I’ll explain in detail the…
In this article, I break down the process of sizing an inverter that can run a 5000 BTU air conditioner efficiently. In doing so, I will talk about things like the wattage of these air conditioners, their surge power, and the efficiency of inverters. I will also answer…
One of the main components of a solar installation is the inverter. Sizing it incorrectly will have negative effects, on your comfortability, on the air conditioner (and other appliances), and on the inverter itself. In this article, I’ll explain the key specifications that need to be considered when…
If the inverter you’re using to run your refrigerator is undersized, the refrigerator may not work at all. Or it might work, but at the expense of the inverter, which will fail prematurely. Since no one likes to waste money, there are a few details worth looking at…
On average, full-size refrigerators (16 – 22 Cu. ft.) consume between 1500Wh and 2000Wh (Watt-hours) of energy per day. To run a full-size refrigerator on solar, you would need 300 to 400 watts of solar power. The exact amount of solar power you need mainly depends on the…
