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The key issue is that all my existing equipment is 230v. I would have to rebuy everything. If you need an inverter anyway for hvac, you have added complexity a
by louwrentius 4y ago
The key issue is that all my existing equipment is 230v. I would have to rebuy everything.
If you need an inverter anyway for hvac, you have added complexity and no gains.
Although not mentioned, I’m using 230v ikea fixtures with 12v led e27 bulbs wired to 12 volt, as you mentioned. Is indeed quite efficient, no inverter running.
- ccorcos 4y agoYeah, but the annoying thing (from an engineering elegance perspective) is that most of those appliances that are on 230VAC convert to 12-48VDC internally (e.g. TV/monitor, LEDs).
- louwrentius 4y agoYeah regarding those appliances 100% I see the inelegant solution. Imagine all new equipment below x watt would be required to have a 12v input in addition to 120/230