How do I get power from inside my house?

Here are some methods to get power from inside your home to an outside appliance or receptacle not fastened to the house (e.g., pole mounted lantern), or to a detached building (e.g., to a shed, detached garage). Decide whether you want to install an aerial or underground wire and then get the proper permits.

How do I Configure my battery bank?

Configure your battery bank based on your daily power requirements and system voltage. Wire batteries in series to increase voltage while maintaining amp-hour capacity. Connect in parallel to increase amp-hour capacity while keeping voltage constant. Calculate your battery bank size using this formula:

How do I protect my off-grid power storage system?

Install lightning protection and proper grounding systems. Ensure mounting structures can withstand local wind loads with a minimum 90 mph rating. Deep-cycle batteries form the foundation of your off-grid power storage system. Lead-acid batteries offer reliable performance at a lower cost point with options like flooded (FLA) AGM and gel types.

Which battery is best for off-grid power storage?

Deep-cycle batteries form the foundation of your off-grid power storage system. Lead-acid batteries offer reliable performance at a lower cost point with options like flooded (FLA) AGM and gel types. Lithium batteries provide superior efficiency with 80% depth of discharge longer lifespan and lighter weight but come at a premium price.

Do I need a licensed electrician to bury conduit?

All electrical work should be performed by a licensed electrician. If you are using rigid metal conduit, you only need to bury your conduit 6″ below grade. If you plan on using PVC conduit, you will need to bury your conduit 12″ below grade.

How do you attach PVC conduit to a deck?

Apply the PVC cement glue to each end of the PVC conduit segments that you are joining together and firmly press and hold the two ends together for 20-30 seconds. Once I got routed the PVC conduit to the end of my deck, I installed a 90 degree bend to allow the conduit to transition from horizontal to vertical.