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   bob haller to New Guy   
   Re: Need help with PV to power an air co   
   17 May 15 11:19:10   
   
   From: hallerb@aol.com   
      
   On Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 12:21:03 PM UTC-4, New Guy wrote:   
   > I have a HF 45 W solar setup charging 3 35AH batteries and a 2000/4000   
   > W inverter. I was hoping to power an air compressor which is rated for 14   
   > amps. As it is now it won't. How can I beef up my setup to do so.? I am   
   > new to PV and have trouble understanding electric talk. What do I need to   
   > add ? And can someone point me to a link which might help me to understand   
   > a little about electricals associated with PV.   
   >   
   >  Newbie   
      
   are the cables from the battery to the inverter copper, so arent because   
   copper is expensive   
      
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