Thread: Back-Up Power

Hello,

I would like to install backup power to my house in Loei Based on rough estimates my requirement would be 10kwh for at least 8 hours when needed. Batteries are expensive but I would like to look into that. I'm thinking more in line with a diesel generator. I'm wondering if anyone on this forum has some experience with this? Also any companies that I can contact. I've tried Google but the responsive are useless.

Thank you,

Randy

It depends how mechanically inclined you are. If you know which way to hold a wrench , an older diesel construction site gen set would be good

Does the power go out so often that you need a genset?

I bought a Honda EG6500 gen some years back after being without power for 2 days in the summer - never again, served me well, probably only has ~ 40 hours on it, they would have been 40 miserable hours without it, powers enough for comfort, I looked at a lot of options and this was the most economical and efficient for me, you do need to get a proper hook up / connection into the house....

If you only need 10kwh for 8 hours, i.e. average 1250 watts then a solar/battery system should be fine. It depends on max load though. I found that they are fine for fans, lights and a small fridge etc. However, you need a bigger system if you want to run deep water well pumps and larger current users.

I prefer smaller solar/battery systems on some equipments and have so far avoided disel backups. If you need one then get a water cooled system.