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Old 03-09-2023, 07:05 PM   #27 (permalink)
hayden55
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Depends on what you're going to want to run on said generator. But, if you could get a whole home inverter that would start a 240v range or ac plus about 500 watts running at the same time you would have it (typically about 5000-6000w. Then you would just need a string of batteries connected that could handle the peak load, and then probably just charge the batteries from the generator.
Or you could get the 240v appliances figured out. A variable refrigerant flow hvac unit would be able to run in reduced capacity mode all day long depending on programming greatly reducing the compressor starting spikes in load to maybe even just one for a said period of time. A clothes line would solve the dryer issue. a Single burner induction stove top would solve the range oven issue, Then if you have a grill you could bake with it if needed. Gas water heater etc...

With all of the new advancements in technology now i would love to do a $375 homestead credit house out in the woods outside of the city (by say 20 minutes). Stick to 120v appliances, an external intake and exhaust wood stove, a 120v vrf hvac unit, a 2000w honda generator, a heat pump based 120v water heater, a whole home inverter, some batteries to weather a set amount of days without sun, and a small amount of solar panels and you are there.
You would have to figure out rain water and septic systems as the authorities hate you drinking rain water or doing any sort of septic system outside of one on land that passes a perc test and has the inground tanks($$$)
(outhouses are not approved lol)
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