Could this kind be used for a house? Im trying to cut some cost on our energy bill
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Hello,This particular kit is intended for the use of charging 12v batteries but definitely the type of panel can be used and extra equipment.You should contact your local power/utility company to get more information on what type of system you can get on your home.There are certain building codes that must be met so there may only be a certain amount of panels that your home can support for mounting and such.If you need more information please feel free to contact us any time.Kind Regards,AW
1729428
Yes but you need to research where to put in fuses for safety reasons. Also when you add in the cost of batteries wire etc... How long before you recoup your money.
1729429
it would take a lot more stuff to go with this kit..but yes it could work..
1883573
Well, I use this dehumidifier in my house of 1000 sq. feet - and although I know it may be too small for it - I was looking for something that wasn't an energy hog - it does cost me $20.00 a month but it did remove moisture in the air. My house is sealed up tight with new windows so I wasn't battling the outside elements. I would say for your size it would be fine - just know it runs all the time - the fan runs and the compressor shuts off when it reaches a desired level. Hope this helps Dave
1985066
You could but they have no thermostat so probably not recommended. They're best for heating small rooms for short time periods.
1361946
With this wattage you could do a couple of appliances. Like you could keep a fridge and/or freezer going. But you definitely need a bigger unit if you are looking to hook to the house for backup power.
1723081
I certainly wouldn't do it. Unless you don't care about burning your house down, talk to a qualified electrician.
1784649
I did not find that it cut down on electric usage. Ours is mainly used to heat the back part of the house and is not used on a continuous basis. That being said, it does do a really good job heating the area we use it in.
1017536
You could as long as it was isolsted from the utility power grid with a transfer switch or equal, keep in mind thstit is only 120vac output and your house panel is most likely 120/240. Better use is for emegency backup seeSunbyrd.com or kcbyrdelectric.com will link you there. We use them in a stand alone backup systemtnx, kee.
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Definitely not the best option. Cost to operate this unit in such a way would be extremely high. My electric bill skyrocketed while I used this unit, it requires 60amps of available current to operate. Plus the unit itself doesn't last long. Don't buy.
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Electric was supposed to be promisingly lower, mine were not, but they may have been due to electricity rate increases last year. You should check with your utility company before buying to see it it would be beneficial to you. Ours was running 24/7 in dead of winter and our electric bill was $550/mo 1/2 of that was the utility charge just for using their company! (like we have a choice) If you live in an area where you not slammed with delivery charges than yes, this would be feasible for you in cold months.
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You might be able to. I am using it to power a dog luring course. I would contact the company who makes the fridge.
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I would think so...I use mine for my RV, tv and an air conditioner, check the amps on all you plan on running. http://www.supercircuits.com/resources/tools/volts-watts-amps-converter
490205
I use mine as a substitute for my stove top burners and, for many things, as a dutch oven, rather than heating up my large oven. This saves greatly on my electric bill. I have had one in my home for many years.
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I don't think so. We installed it to supply 2 half baths and a kitchen. It works great for that.
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It depends on how well insulated the house is. If you have a fairly well insulated house and don't live in areas where extreme heat is normal, then I would think that one unit in the center of the roof would be sufficient. I live in Texas and have the unit installed in a 2,200 sq foot house. The roof has 3 different heights and pitches. Though none are really high, the one unit I have has cut my electric bill from over $300.00 a month in the summer to less than $200.00 a month this summer.
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Our electric bill went WAY up using this thing. We live in SoCal, with those high electric bills, and found just using the whole house furnace (ours is energy efficient) and heating the entire house was much cheaper than using this piece of junk to heat a single room.
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A lot depends on how you use it. If you use it to heat the room you are in instead of turning up the heat for the whole house to warm yourself, then yes, it can help. It also depends a lot on the electric rates in your area, and what type of heat your home is heated with, and how much insulation you have. These heaters are not miracle workers, but they are problem solvers for cold rooms, and if you use them correctly, they can help lower your bill. :-)
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You probably could use it for that. I don't know about keeping it running as my husband doesn't leave his plugged in. But as for the room, it should be big enough for it. It is the size of a 6 pack of cans (placed just like in the picture) if that helps for the inside measurements. You may be able to run it 24/7 but it may wear out faster since they aren't designed to be used 24/7. But it should be ok as a temporary thing until you can find something else.