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From: "Jim Wilkins" <muratlanne@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Jackery 400
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:19:38 -0400
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"Carl Ijames"  wrote in message news:GJZOO.212277$1m96.105934@fx15.iad...

One of my favorites is Jasonoid. ...
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Googling "Jasonoid" found his site. The DC fridge/freezer reviews missed the 
Alpicool T60 I have, which has been satisfactory for several years and 
consumes about 28Ah overnight in summer, 18-20 in winter.

I can assemble the functionality of a Jackery at considerably lower cost, 
but not the compact portability, until I figure a safe and durable way to 
package the component modules, some of which have cooling fans to consider. 
Perhaps the Pelican-type cases from HF might be adapted. The wire bundle to 
the cover can be run parallel to the hinge for flexibility and long wear 
life. The inexpensive Bestek 300W and 500W true sine inverters have worked 
well for me. If I need more clean portable power outdoors I have a Honda 
EU1000i and a 2500/2200W HF inverter generator.

I still need to find a solar controller for LiFePO4 that won't spike to 
solar panel voltage and destroy the inverter when the BMS disconnects the 
battery at full charge. DC-DC buck converters can control the charging 
voltage and current well but don't make best use of varying solar panel 
output. I finished sawing the >2 ton oak logs in my yard into beams and 
boards and can move on to other problems.