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Old 02-04-2023, 11:25 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
Sounds like you want at least a 24v system.
Thought about it, then thought 12v is more versatile. Worst case, I run the inverter and a car to charge the battery.

So you see no fundamental flaws with the concept?
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