Looking forward to a sunshine-y day tomorrow. After two days of grey skies and nearly constant precipitation, we are giving our solar array/deep cycle batteries their first real test.
Good news: despite a lack of sun, and the fact that we have been continuously charging cell phones and laptops, playing the stereo 24/7, (it's how we get our weather warnings), and operating the lights and fans in the trailer, the batteries are still holding at 12.2 volts. The lowest voltage that we have observed during this period was 11.8 volts. Due to the high wattage of our panels, and the judicious use of our electrical resources, we have proven that we can maintain an adequate power supply despite a lack of full sun.
Between our sustainable electricity supply and our Propane Tank Wood Stove, we are warm, safe and connected to the world.
Signing off for the night with a picture of me and Nicci, one of our Great Pyrenees pups, 16 days old. The other pup is Buttercup...one of Nicci's sisters.
Horsey dreams and Chardonnay kisses.
Cece
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