Sunday, Mar 26, 2006 at 09:14
Derek:
You needn’t be so defensive. I’m sure most of us would prefer to use the more efficient electric fridges if we could find a cost effective and simple way to power them for long stays of a few weeks or more. Trouble is we can’t.
Alloy:
>Mike H ,your maths is laughable
I’m not so sure.
The prices you quote are very good – far better than prices for similar items from Derek’s website (
http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page40.html) – perhaps you would be kind enough to share the details of your suppliers with us?
>all up I have 5 yes 5 x 80amp Agm ,cost ?? less than $1000
Derek = $1100 for 5 x 75Ah
>184W of solar panels ?? cost ?? $1220
Derek = $2100 for 180W + $165 for a regulator
>gen set?? cost ?? $135
You were robbed –
mine was $98 :)
>lifespan of solar panels = my childrens children will still be able
>to use them
Not sure what the current specification for solar panel output against time is, a few years ago they were talking 10 years before output was falling but that may
well have improved. Unless you break them, of course, and things do tend to get a bit knocked around in the bush.
>lifespan of AGM batts ?? 10/15 yrs if abused , 25+yrs if used
>as intended
The datasheet for my American made C&D Technologies 88Ah AGM battery quotes a design life of 10 years although one person on this
forum had a ($300+ I think it was?) AGM battery failure at 16 months recently.
>go right ahead and pay your $3+ per kg for gas and keep on
>drinking warm beer.
Well… it seems most people who use 3 way fridges are aware of their limitations but are still quite happy with them, including me – to the point where I will probably spend $1000 on another one soon.
But, if your setup suits you then stick with it – it’s not a religious thing no one should need to convert anyone else.
Mike Harding
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