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yaserkashi

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Apr 26, 2007
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we are looking for some ways using the solar system for air conditioning compressors. is it possible and with what power?
 
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Just get enogh pannels, the inverter will get the voltage and the frequency you need. A 6000 BTU/hr AC good for 300 square feet will need 10 amps at 110 volts. A 10 amp solar panel will run about $8000 plus install. The panels will power the AC for about 2 hours per day, if you add about $1000 in batteries, you'll get 4 hours. If you want AC full time, the whole system will run %25,000. To buy the electricity it will cost about $1.5/day
 
I've never heard of anyone using a dynamic compressor for refrigeration, but I'm not sure why not.

David
 
zdas04, Did he mean he wanted to use a Catapillar Solar compressor? If thats the case you cannot use a Cat solar compressor, you can couple their engine to a York and then run your refrigeration.
 
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