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Solar Questionnaire
Name
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First
Last
Email
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What city and state do you live in? This helps us estimate your average solar energy budget. (optional)
What kind of structure will the panels be mounted to?
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Small van or car (Typically fits 1 panel)
Cargo van or Sprinter (Typically fits 1-2 panels)
Ambulance (1-4+ panels)
Shuttlebus or schoolbus (1-6+ panels)
RV (1-6+ panels)
Trailer (1-6+ panels)
Box Truck (1-6+ panels)
Other
Please list your structure type
Is there anything else going on the roof of your vehicle or other structure that might affect the placement of your panel(s)?
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No
1 fan
2 fans
Air Conditioner
Rack
Skylight
Vent
Deck
Do you know how many panels you're looking for? Our panels range from 315 - 400W watts and are typically 68" x 45" +/- 5". Sprinter vans and similarly sized cargo vans can typically fit one panel easily, two with some creativity.
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One
Two
Three
Four
More than four
I need help deciding
I would like to start without panels
I plan to source my panels elsewhere
I already have panels installed
Please list how many watts you want
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Please let us know how much space you have
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Please let us know how many and what their wattage is
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We stock high-end solar panels ranging from top-of-the-line to bang-for-your-buck. Our top-of-the-line 400W panels cost more per watt, but they squeeze more power out of a single panel when you roof space is limited. Which way do you lean?
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Top-of-the-line
Bang-for-your-buck
Whichever one is more practical for my space
How much space do you have?
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Do you know what size Inverter you need? The inverter converts DC power into AC power to run household appliances. A 2000W inverter will power nearly anything that you would plug into a single residential electrical outlet, but not multiple things. If you'd like to power more than one large load at a time, a 3000W inverter is a safe bet.
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Less than 2000W
2000W (About 15A at 120VAC)
3000W (25A at 120VAC)
More than 3000W
I need help deciding
I would like to start without an inverter
I am sourcing my inverter elsewhere
I already have an inverter installed
Please let us know the wattage
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Please let us know the type of inverter
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You will need a minimum of 200Amp Hours of 12V batteries if you want to power a 2000W or 3000W inverter. 12V is ideal for most systems unless you already have large components that run at a higher voltage or are getting a huge system. 200AH is suitable for systems with small draws or occasional use. 400AH is more suitable if you are using your system full time or with some air conditioner or heater usage. 600Amp Hours or more ideal for full time living with heavy usage. The amounts listed below are what is practical to wire into a system. Do you have an idea of how many Amp Hours you need? Do you need a larger than 12V system? Please select all that apply.
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100AH
200AH
300AH
400AH
500AH
600AH
800AH
1000AH
1200AH
I need help deciding
I am sourcing my own batteries
I already have batteries installed
I need a 24V system
I need a 48V system
If you are sourcing your own batteries, please let us know how many, what brand, and how many amp hours they have
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Do you want to be able to cook with solar electric power? Cooking with solar is more feasible than ever, and is cleaner, cheaper, safer, and easier than propane, but typically requires more battery power to handle the additional power draw.
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No, I don't need to cook with solar
Microwave (800-1800W)
Instant Pot (700-1000W)
Electric Water Kettle (1000-1200W)
Coffee Maker/Espresso (500-1500W)
Electric Grill (1000-1500W)
Single-Burner Range (800-1500W)
Double-Burner Range (1800W+)
Toaster/Countertop Oven(1200-1800W)
Brava Oven (1800W)
Electric Oven (2000-5000W)
Do you want to do any heating or cooling with solar?
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No, I plan to heat with gas, propane, or wood
No, I plan to only heat or cool while using shore power
Roof Fan (2-100W)
Diesel/Espar Heater (10-40W)
Box Fan (50-200W)
Small AC Unit (600-1000W)
Standard AC Unit (1000-1800W)
Large AC Unit (1800+W)
Combo AC and Heater (1000-2000+W)
Electric Blanket (15-140W)
Small Space Heater (600-1000W)
Standard Room Heater (1000-1800W)
Large Room Heater (1800+W)
Radiant Heated Floors (600-3600W)
Do you want to be able to run a refrigerator?
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No, I don't want to run a fridge
Yes, a small energy efficient refrigerator (40-100W)
Yes, a medium-sized mini-fridge (100-300W)
Yes, a full-size household refrigerator (300W+)
Any other big loads you'd like to be able to run? Anything that gets hot or spins?
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Hot Water Heater with tank (800-1800+W) - Regularly in use
Hot Water Heater with tank (800-1800+W) - Used for showers or a load or dishes
Propane Hot Water Heater (10-30W)
Tankless/Instant Hot Water Heater (3500W) - Please note if yours has a different wattage
Coffee Grinder (100-400+W)
Food Mixer (200-575W)
Juicer (400-1000W)
Blender (800-1200W)
Cricut (1150-1350W)
Hair Dryer (1200-1800W)
Power Tools (1000-2000W)
Washer (400-1300W)
Dryer (2000-6000W)
Washer/Dryer Combo (500-2000+W)
Iron (800-2000W)
Dishwasher (1200-2400W)
Other high power appliance
None of the above
Please list the type of appliance below
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Do you plan on running devices for extended periods of time?
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CPAP (10-100+W)
Television (10-120W)
House printer (3-5W on standby, 30-50 during use)
Industrial Printer (30-50 on standby, 300-500 during use)
Sewing Machine (90-110W)
Gaming Console (65-180W)
Desktop Computer (60-500W)
Gaming Computer (350-800W)
Projector (150-800W)
Ice Maker (100-300W)
Grow Tent (150-1000W)
Composting Toilet (80-200W)
Electric Incinerating Toilet (800-2000W)
Any other devices that will run for long periods of time?
None of the above
Any other devices? Please list.
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If you have a vehicle, do you want to be able to charge your batteries from your vehicle while you're driving? This can be a great backup to solar power during the winter months, especially if you're on the road a lot!
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Yes, I want to be able to charge while driving
No, I don't need to charge while driving
No, I don't have a vehicle.
Do you want to be able to plug in and charge your system from an external "shore power" source such as a house, generator, or RV park hookup? Inverter/Chargers let you charge up your batteries from a 120VAC power source. Installing an optional 30A shore power plug makes it easy to plug-in your vehicle to RV hookups. We also carry an adapter for the shore power plug so that it works with a standard extension cord and wall outlet. You'll need both to charge from a house or wall outlet.
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I want to charge from shore power and want a white exterior plug
I want to charge from shore power and want a black exterior plug
I don't need to charge from shore power
I would also like the extension cord adapter so I can use RV hookups OR a standard wall outlet
I already have a shore plug that is prewired
I am sourcing my shore plug elsewhere
I already have an extension cord adapter so I can use a wall outlet
How often will you have access to shore power or a grid connection? What will that access look like? Please select all that apply.
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100% Grid access all the time
75% Grid access most of the time
50% Grid access half the time
25% Sometimes have grid access
15% Occasionally have grid access
5% Rarely have grid access
0% Never have grid access
Only on grid at night/No access during day hours
Only on grid during the day/No access during night hours
Will stay off grid less than 24 hours at a time
Will stay off grid for a couple days at time
Will stay off grid for a week or so at a time
Will stay off grid for up to a month at one time
We carry AC/DC distribution panels that work a lot like the breaker panel in a house. Typically needed for full builds, they can simplify the wiring process and give you 10 fused DC circuits which are great for powering 12V loads like fans and LED lights without needing to turn on the inverter, which can make your system more efficient.
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I am interested in an AC/DC Distribution panel
I only need a DC Distribution panel.
I don't need a Distribution panel
I am sourcing an AC/DC Distribution panel elsewhere
I am sourcing an AC Distribution panel elsewhere
I am sourcing a DC Distribution panel elsewhere
I already have an AC/DC Distribution panel installed
I already have an AC Distribution panel installed
I already have a DC Distribution panel installed
A battery monitor gives you a digital readout of the state-of-charge of your battery bank, and collects detailed data about the performance of your system, which you can view on your phone over Bluetooth. This can help you track your energy consumption and reduce unnecessary power draws.
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I am interested in a battery monitor
I already have a battery monitor
I don't need a battery monitor
Are you planning on living in your vehicle or using your system full time? This helps us determine how robust your system will need to be.
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Yes, full-time or for months at a time
Sometimes, for 2-3 weeks at a time
Occasionally, mostly on weekends and short trips
No, just going on day trips or maybe a few overnights.
Anything else you want to tell us? Please use this area to give us details about approximate run times for your appliances, explain any special needs or questions you have, or to just give us a bit more information about what you're looking for. The more information that you give us about your electrical plans, the more accurate we can be at building a system that will fit your needs.
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