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Sizing your system

Appliance

Consumption (Watts)

Usage

Day

Weekend

Week

Refridgerator

--

1,156

2,312

8,092

Freezer

--

960

1,920

6,720

Oven

--

1,920

3,840

13,440

TV

4 hours

500

1,000

3,500

Microwave

10 min

140

280

980

Toaster

10 min

170

340

1,190

Pump

--

1,310

2,620

9,170

Lights (x4)

4 hours

240

480

1,680

Radio

4 hours

80

160

560

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A.  Small Cottage System (4 lights and TV only)

  • Summer weekend use only (Jun-Sep): 80W & 375 amp/hr
  • Summer full time use only (Jun-Sep): 200W $ 950 amp/hr
  • Year round weekend use: 200W & 375 amp/hr

B.  Light Cottage System (4 lights, TV, and fridge)

  • Summer weekend use only (Jun-Sep): 200W & 650 amp/hr
  • Summer full time use only (Jun-Sep): 500W $ 2400 amp/hr
  • Year round weekend use: 400W & 650 amp/hr

C.  Medium Cottage System (Fridge, pump, and 4 lights)

  • Summer weekend use only (Jun-Sep): 200W & 950 amp/hr
  • Summer full time use only (Jun-Sep): 800W $ 3200 amp/hr
  • Year round weekend use: 500W & 950 amp/hr

D.  Heavy Cottage System (Microwave, Fridge, pump, TV, and 4 lights)

  • Summer weekend use only (Jun-Sep): 400W & 1150 amp/hr
  • Summer full time use only (Jun-Sep): 1 KW $ 4000 amp/hr
  • Year round weekend use: 600W & 1150 amp/hr

These numbers are based on generic values for energy consumption and represent a minimum required. Actual numbers will vary by use and type of appliance used. Amp/h calculation is based on a 12 volt battery bank.

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