Can I make a suggestion based on my own cheap backup plans?
I have several lead acid batteries and inverters ready near the appliances which I need to keep powered during a power outage such as internet equipment, gas boiler.
I keep the batteries charged and ready by monitoring them and occasionally charging them with a trickle charger.
Every now and then I try out the battery and inverter to make sure it properly powers the equipment.
There is no solar panel needed initially and it's still useful as backup.
You can start off doing this and add solar panels and charge manager later on. The advantage of the solar panel is that it will extend the amount of time which you can power your equipment.
It's a good idea to get used to monitoring, and charging the batteries and seeing how they perform in your tests. Then you'll understand how long you can power your equipment in a power cut.
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Can I make a suggestion based on my own cheap backup plans?
I have several lead acid batteries and inverters ready near the appliances which I need to keep powered during a power outage such as internet equipment, gas boiler. I keep the batteries charged and ready by monitoring them and occasionally charging them with a trickle charger.
Every now and then I try out the battery and inverter to make sure it properly powers the equipment.
There is no solar panel needed initially and it's still useful as backup.
You can start off doing this and add solar panels and charge manager later on. The advantage of the solar panel is that it will extend the amount of time which you can power your equipment.
It's a good idea to get used to monitoring, and charging the batteries and seeing how they perform in your tests. Then you'll understand how long you can power your equipment in a power cut.