I second Jerry's comments. Back in the 90s, we sold Sunfrost DC
fridges, DC fans, CFLs, DC Pumps, etc. Just tons of trouble for very
little benefit. Local fridge techs wouldn't touch them, and frankly
they weren't as efficient as advertised. The closer off grid clients
can be to normal, the better. That means normal wiring, normal
appliances, etc. Then you aren't on the hook for all these other
items. I hate to say it, but they just are not as well built or thought
out, as main stream appliances, and the customer (after many bitter
experiences) will eventually get normal equipment.
One other thing: plan on adding a LVD with a big contactor if you do
have DC equipment or you'll ruin the batteries with this little detour
down the "road less traveled"....
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
On 9/18/19 9:40 AM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
Wrenches
I have been in the renewable industry for a very many years and l dont
quite understand why someone would spend way to much on a
refrigerator or washer or even range when they have their own issues.
I have always suggested that my customers to buy a name brand
machine, efficiency always a factor of course. Then invest in more
batteries, modules, inverter etc. instead. In the long game it's a
better investment with fewer headaches. Granted in some cases a
propane refrigerator might be better but this is very seldom. But
that's just me.
Jerry
On Wed, Sep 18, 2019, 7:13 AM Drake
<[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
For years, is seemed like the best off grid washing machine was
the Staber. I've read of complaints about cheap plastic parts
breaking. The price tag on this machine is very high for something
that isn't mechanically solid.
Are there any good options for an affordable, low power, low water
usage, resilient, repairable machine with a minimum of electronics
on the market?
Thanks,
Drake
Drake Chamberlin
/Athens Electric LLC
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
NABCEP Certified Solar PV
740-448-7328
/http://athens-electric.com/
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