Big Phoenix
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Nah dollar stores are good. For example Wal-Mart around here sells brilla pasta for $1.28 a box, it's a dollar at the dollar store.
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Lanx
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i went and bought another kindle, not a nice one just a used one, but i got the paperwhite with free 3G service
it might be the last resort, obviously its just going in the bug out bag and i'll fill it with survival reading and then whatever other books... yes i also have old smartphones in my bugout bags, but youre not gonna turn on a smartphone to read how to live in the middle of the night (paperwhites have leds now), only to have it die 1hr later. kindles lasts for weeks and it's only 15bucks used on ebay.
it might be the last resort, obviously its just going in the bug out bag and i'll fill it with survival reading and then whatever other books... yes i also have old smartphones in my bugout bags, but youre not gonna turn on a smartphone to read how to live in the middle of the night (paperwhites have leds now), only to have it die 1hr later. kindles lasts for weeks and it's only 15bucks used on ebay.
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Tuco
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This seems really expensive.
What are y'all using for a solar panel + controller + battery combo? I'm thinking about this
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https://www.amazon.com/HQST-Watt-Polycrystalline-Solar-Panel/dp/B018BOK9WU
https://www.amazon.com/Sun-YOBA-Pairs-Female-Connectors/dp/B00A8TRKJW
https://www.amazon.com/ALLPOWERS-Charger-Controller-Intelligent-Regulator/dp/B01MU0WMGT
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SM5HBK1Not really sure what I need to get that's compatible and won't fry the battery.
McQueen
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Something easily portable for HAM Radio, mostly. The waterproof controller would be handy when it gets left out for Field Day.
Tuco
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Speaking of ham, what's your opinion on
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They tend to be “noisy” from what I understand. I wouldn’t give Baofeng a second thought when the Yaesu FT-4XR is ~$90.
Edit: $70 at Gigaparts. Yaesu FT-4XR 5W VHF/UHF HT
Gravel
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What are you trying to do with it, Tuco?
I went with Renogy for my shit, mostly because they're an American company. Also, they're located in CA, so if I had any issues with it I could've just driven over.
Plus a 100A lithium battery I bought directly from them (I would recommend going AGM though, unless you've got money to burn).
I went with Renogy for my shit, mostly because they're an American company. Also, they're located in CA, so if I had any issues with it I could've just driven over.
Plus a 100A lithium battery I bought directly from them (I would recommend going AGM though, unless you've got money to burn).
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Tuco
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I'm mostly just filling up my prepper kit. Doubt I'd want it to be that portable, but who knows. I'll probably also take it camping.
ZyyzYzzy
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Dont lie, you'll be eating fucking bats and rats, causing another novel disease outbreak to kill off the rest of the survivors Ping Pong
LachiusTZ
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late night update last night, think i win for best shit hits the fan deal so far
Lol wtf
Lanx
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it's a price error, amazon still honored it and shipped it out, what am i going to do with 25lbs of salt? wars were started over spices!
Big Phoenix
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Mail it to your favorite bernie/biden supporter when they lose in November.
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McQueen
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Is there a good resource for solar panel wattage, to charge controller amps, to inverter wattage ratings? I’m looking at DIY’ing a “suitcase,” with the possibility of future expansion, and I’m not sure what kind of charge controller and inverter I should be looking at.
Lanx
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how much are you looking to charge? and what is it for? i have a 20w folding solar charger (the kind backpackers use) and in my sun room (i've never taking it outside, heh) it'll charge a 20,000mah battery in 5hrs
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McQueen
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I have a 105AH Flooded Lead-Acid battery and a small 35AH. I’ve pretty exclusively used them for HAM Radio, but I’m looking to expand and branch out. I’d like to keep our iPad’s charged, and maybe a small appliance or two, while looking at upgrading to a pair of lithium batteries.
My solar experience is a 10w backpacking panel that I’ve used to keep a small usb battery pack charged for Pokémon Go.
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Maximis Velocity
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When sizing solar it is easier to work backwards. Figure out how many watts you need and how long you need it for. Once you know that start with the battery. Remember that you only want to use 50% of an AGM battery. So if the battery is 105AH you are really only going to be able to use 52.5ah or 630 watt hours. For Lithium batteries you can plan on 90% available. The other side of it is the battery chemistry determines what type of charger you need. AGM batteries can handle a huge load or large current draw (like starting a car). Lithium batteries prefer a smoother power curve (google C rate for batteries). Backwards when it comes to charging. Lithium batteries charge much faster than AGM due to the resistance in the battery.
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