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Originally Posted by defector
So you would power your entire house from a bank of automotive type (DC) batteries?
What amount of amperage does your house use daily, and what kind of power loss will you experience using an inverter to convert it from DC to AC? I would think knowing this would give you an idea of how big a battery bank you would need.
I just picture a basement full of lead acid batteries, venting gas during the normal discharge / charge cycle.
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For lighting there would be no need of a power inverter. LED lights are very efficient and now available with sufficient brightness. There are also a wide range of appliances available to run on 12VDC, for use in campers and on boats.