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Induction hob, fridge, dishwasher, hot water and remote controlled heating are all possible. A properly designed off-grid system offers the same comfort of use as the mains. <\/p>\n
It’s not just the power of the inverter that matters, but the design of the whole system: sleep consumption, load peak management and energy-efficient equipment. The right choice of equipment means that electricity works reliably and unobtrusively all year round. <\/p>\n
This guide will go through what off-grid cottage electrical equipment means in practice and what equipment can be used normally.<\/p>\n
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The off-grid system is designed so that appliances that start automatically, such as the fridge and water pump, also work reliably without interfering with other appliances.<\/p>\n
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Modern LED lights, TVs, computers and internet devices use very little electricity. They can be used continuously without putting a significant strain on the system. <\/p>\n
Often, the basic continuous power consumption of the entire cottage is less than 50 watts, which is equivalent to about 1-1.2 kWh of energy consumption per day.<\/p>\n
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Therefore, the energy they require can be surprisingly small – for example, 6 cups of coffee on a Moccamaster consumes around 80-120 Wh of energy. <\/p>\n An off-grid system can easily cope with this, when sized correctly, because the use is short term and does not cause a continuous load.<\/p>\n In practice, the use is no different from a normal electricity network.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” header_4_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”19px” custom_padding=”|31px|0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Miksi valita Wattium?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”0afea3b8-b43a-416d-8649-55a1ccf58b49″ header_2_font=”Lato||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”34px” header_4_font=”Roboto Mono|700||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_font_size=”14px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||32px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” header_4_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”19px” custom_padding=”|31px|0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Heating water requires a lot of energy, so it is not advisable to heat large quantities of water with electricity.<\/p>\n The most energy-efficient solution is a gas-fired instantaneous water heater, which heats water only when needed. This means that energy is not consumed continuously. <\/p>\n The instantaneous water heater produces hot water continuously without a storage tank, so there is no shortage of hot water during normal use. 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Usually one or two plates are used at a time, which is sufficient for normal cooking. Because the plate is operated at high power for a short time, the energy consumption is surprisingly low<\/p>\n An electric oven also works normally, but it uses much more energy.<\/p>\n Since these are high-power devices, a good principle is to avoid using several high-power devices at the same time.<\/p>\n If you spend a lot of time at the cottage in winter or cook a lot of food in the oven, the gas stove will provide good efficiency. This is because during the darkest periods electricity is generated by an aggregate, which is no match for a gas stove in terms of efficiency. <\/p>\n Gas stoves also include models with a grill element and electric ignition.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” header_4_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”19px” custom_padding=”|31px|0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”30px||30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Miksi valita Wattium?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”0afea3b8-b43a-416d-8649-55a1ccf58b49″ header_2_font=”Lato||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”34px” header_4_font=”Roboto Mono|700||on|||||” header_4_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_font_size=”14px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” custom_padding=”|31px|0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The automatic water pump starts when the tap is opened. 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Coffee maker and small appliances<\/h2>\n
The coffee machine and small appliances work normally<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Good and safe choices:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Warm water<\/h2>\n
Hot water should be provided by a flow-through heater<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Recommended solution for off-grid cottages: gas-fired convection heater<\/h3>\n
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An alternative solution:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Fridge and freezer<\/h2>\n
The fridge can be on continuously all year round<\/h3>\n
Recommended features and brands<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Templates<\/h3>\n
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Induction cooker and cooking<\/h2>\n
Induction stove is a good solution for your cottage<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The gas stove is also the first choice for many<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Recommended features<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Electric oven<\/h3>\n
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Running water<\/h2>\n
Running water works like in a private house<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Recommended solution<\/h3>\n
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Dishwasher and washing machine<\/h2>\n
The dishwasher and washing machine also work normally<\/h3>\n
Recommended features<\/h3>\n
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Tools and other large equipment<\/h2>\n
High-performance equipment also works<\/h3>\n
Examples of devices that work<\/h3>\n
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Tools:<\/h3>\n
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Properly designed, the off-grid works like the electricity grid<\/h2>\n
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Example: what is used in one off-grid cottage on a daily basis<\/h2>\n
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– internet access and remote monitoring
– lighting as required inside and outside<\/p>\nDaily use:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Used when necessary:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Want to make sure which solution is right for your cottage?<\/h2>\n