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dk1393
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2010 09:01
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I will try to get some pictures next week. In the mean time you can do a search for steca 2020 controller.
I had trouble with the controller this week. It should cut out at 39% so you don't deep discharge the batteries and it does not. Also the display locks up at different percent and I have to keep resetting it. I am checking into it this week to decide my options.
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dk1393
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2010 07:35
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I did not get any photos of the controller. I had it off the wall before I thought about taking any. It seems that I am drawing to much for the controller. It is a 20 amp. I am sometimes drawing more than that and it is cutting out. I have borrowed a larger controller from a friend and will keep track of my power usage for a few month so I can decide what size I will need. I would guess a 40 amp controller will be what I need.
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dk1393
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# Posted: 13 Nov 2011 06:44
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Been quite a while since I posted. As always life is very busy and summer went quick. We have been enjoying the cabin. It still is not finished inside. We did put the flooring down. We used Larch, tounge and groove. It went down nice. We will stain and finish it in the spring.
We finished staining the cabin and shed.
The propane fridge we installed on the porch works great. We have also installed a propane stove for heat. We picked up the direct vent stove on craigslist. We tied them together and had a propane tank installed. It is not the cheapest way to go, but I did not want to deal with wood.
The solar has been great. I did replace the 20amp charge controller with a 40 amp. I was drawing to much with the 20 amp. I also installed a battery charger into the system so I can charge the batteries with the generator if needed. It is a IOTA 90 amp charger.
Cabin is stained
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larch flooring
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direct vent propane stove
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dk1393
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# Posted: 13 Nov 2011 06:52
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We installed rain barrels this summer. I put up half round galvanized gutters and down spouts. The gutters are held on with clips and are easy to remove for the winter. We have since painted the barrels brown to match the cabin.
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:32
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looks great! I really like your wood floor and the propane heater I had no idea they made those to look like wood stoves-cozy! You've done a lot of work over the summer. Do you use your cabin all winter as well?
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dk1393
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# Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:51
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We use the cabin year round. It was one reason for the propane stove. I'm to lazy to get up in the middle of the night to stoke a wood stove. Turn the propane on kick back and have a drink works for me
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RnR
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# Posted: 15 Nov 2011 22:51
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The novelty of a wood stove can wear off at night. Lookin' good!!!
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