SUNRNR of Virginia, Inc.
("Sun Runner")
What Will A SUNRNR Run? Watts, Hours, Endurance
Helpful Tips in Understanding Power Consumption/Requirement:
- Devices that create heat (or remove heat) are highest in power consumption (iron = bad, but 48" TV = good).
- Electrical devices have a data plate somewhere, usually under or behind or even on cord. It usually states input voltage (100-120 or 200-240), amp/load rating, and/or maximum Watts. The voltage (and frequency in Hz) tells you if you'll need a SUN110, SUN220, or SUN240. The Watts are really Watt-hours (ie. how many Watts you'll use every hour if you run the device at full power constantly).
- If Watts are not provided, you can calculate them by multiplying Volts times Amps.
- Watts listed are maximum - a refrigerator might use 300W while compressor is running (can hear it) and 5W the rest of the time (Might average 50W/hr). Also true of variable power devices like stereos, ovens, computers, etc.
- That big yellow EnergyStar sticker has the best information (W/yr) for averaging consumption over time (W/hr = W/yr divided by 365 divided by 24).
- (1kW = 1000W)
Reference the typical energy consumption of various appliances listed on the DOE website.
Please see Energy Requirement Worksheet under Uses/Applications to help analyze your personal requirements. And if your application is more of a daily, constant nature, the Continuous Usage Table might be helpful in determining if one SUNRNR will be enough or if you will need more. (Model types may be mixed and matched to expand your system.)
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Ice? Hurricane? Tornado? Lightning? Traffic accident? Rolling brownout? Earthquake?
Unfortunate curious raccoon (took out a square mile here :) ? Other?
Americans are provided an incredibly and, for the time being, cheap utility grid system. When it fails temporarily, what do you want to run and for how long? (All numbers are for example only - your devices and usage may vary.)
Example #1) Here we'll let a SUNRNR get us through one full day in Florida, summer, after a hurricane ...
EnergyStar Refrigerator 50 W/hr (avg) 24 hr = 1200 W
Ceiling Fan, high speed 75 W/hr 16 hr = 1200 W
Lights (2 "60W" LED) 6 W/hr 3 hr = 18 W
Phone Charger 14 W/hr 0.5 hr = 7 W
Computer/Radio/TV 150 W/hr 1 hr = 150 W
2575 W
Oops, a SUNRNR only stores 2000W! However, with only one solar panel (130W/hr) and 8 hours of sun (or wind) after the storm, you've possibly gained over 800W and can cover your "debt" with Watts to spare. Now add a SUNPWR Power Module and 3 more solar panels, and you'll have it made in comfort.
Example #2) Next, same as above, but now ice like in Arkansas last Jan ...
Lower fridge requirements to 30W/hr because of colder temps, change fan into heater at 750W/hr for 7 hours (720 + 5250 + 18 + 7 + 150 = 6145 W)
This will require a previously-charged SUNRNR main unit and Power Module and four panels in sun for 5 winter hours (4000 W in units + ~2200 W from panels) to cover outage. Still better than the gallons of gas burned, if you can get gas, and the units can be inside with no noise and no danger!
Example #3) Lastly, localized outages, one night of storm cleanup, power tools in Kansas ...
Electric Chain Saw 1200 W/hr 1.5 hr total run time = 1800 W
2 LED SpotLights 10 W/hr 10 hr = 100 W
One SUNRNR! Ready to recharge the next day.
Power Outage, Emergency Power, Solar Backup
Ice? Hurricane? Tornado? Lightning? Traffic accident? Rolling brownout? Earthquake?
Unfortunate curious raccoon (took out a square mile here :) ? Other?
Americans are provided an incredibly and, for the time being, cheap utility grid system. When it fails temporarily, what do you want to run and for how long? (All numbers are for example only - your devices and usage may vary.)
Example #1) Here we'll let a SUNRNR get us through one full day in Florida, summer, after a hurricane ...
EnergyStar Refrigerator 50 W/hr (avg) 24 hr = 1200 W
Ceiling Fan, high speed 75 W/hr 16 hr = 1200 W
Lights (2 "60W" LED) 6 W/hr 3 hr = 18 W
Phone Charger 14 W/hr 0.5 hr = 7 W
Computer/Radio/TV 150 W/hr 1 hr = 150 W
2575 W
Oops, a SUNRNR only stores 2000W! However, with only one solar panel (130W/hr) and 8 hours of sun (or wind) after the storm, you've possibly gained over 800W and can cover your "debt" with Watts to spare. Now add a SUNPWR Power Module and 3 more solar panels, and you'll have it made in comfort.
Example #2) Next, same as above, but now ice like in Arkansas last Jan ...
Lower fridge requirements to 30W/hr because of colder temps, change fan into heater at 750W/hr for 7 hours (720 + 5250 + 18 + 7 + 150 = 6145 W)
This will require a previously-charged SUNRNR main unit and Power Module and four panels in sun for 5 winter hours (4000 W in units + ~2200 W from panels) to cover outage. Still better than the gallons of gas burned, if you can get gas, and the units can be inside with no noise and no danger!
Example #3) Lastly, localized outages, one night of storm cleanup, power tools in Kansas ...
Electric Chain Saw 1200 W/hr 1.5 hr total run time = 1800 W
2 LED SpotLights 10 W/hr 10 hr = 100 W
One SUNRNR! Ready to recharge the next day.
Off Grid (Intentional), No Grid (None Available), Decrease Grid Usage (Supplemental)
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Weekend Cabin or RV
Small Fridge 40 W/hr 40 hr = 1600 W
3 LED Lights 11 W/hr 6 hr = 66 W
Fan 35 W/hr 12 hr = 420 W
Skillet 1000 W/hr 0.5 hr = 500 W
TV and Wii 200 W/hr 2 hr = 400 W
2986 W
Charging while you're out hunting or while driving will cover the difference. PS We highly recommend a crock pot as the most-energy-efficient cooking method!!!
Tailgate Party
3 Strings LED Lights 13 W/hr 3 hr = 39 W
Blender/coffee pot 350 W/hr 1 hr = 350 W
Crock Pot 70 W/hr 3 hr = 210 W
Bubble Maker 4 W/hr 3 hr = 12 W
611 W
That's not enough to make a SUNRNR sweat ... let's add a hand-warming space heater for that December night game at Virginia Tech (600 W/hr for 2 hr)
PS We can powdercoat your box in one of many team colors!! (See Products/Pricing page)
Outbuilding or Construction Site
Lights 10 W/hr 2 hr = 20 W
Lawn Tools 500 W/hr 2 hr = 1000 W
(or Power Tools 1000 W/hr 2 hr = 2000 W)
Charge while working and you can forget those extension cords or temporary lines to the site. And see if you qualify for an extra Innovative LEED/GBC Credit!
Remote Well Pump
240 VAC 1HP Well Pump 2000 W/hr 0.5 hr/day = 1000 W/day
Perfect use for a dedicated SUN240 with two panels.
Eco-Resort
Replace all gas generators with solar generators and never haul gas cans again. And no noise!
Reduce Grid Usage/Dependence
The average American household uses 30 kWhr PER DAY!! It is possible to reduce this by 5% by using a SUNRNR effectively. For example, vacuum the house one morning using one, wash a load of laundry the next day, then recharge your electric scooter the next evening, ...
Constant Power Example
Remember, like a bank account, you can only withdraw what you've deposited. If you spend it all quickly, it may take a while to rebuild the balance. But if you only spend what you deposit daily, you'll always keep that balance for days when you can't make a deposit. With two panels and six hours of sun daily, you may "spend" almost 1400 Whrs daily and never have to dig into your savings until a rainy day.
Small Fridge 40 W/hr 40 hr = 1600 W
3 LED Lights 11 W/hr 6 hr = 66 W
Fan 35 W/hr 12 hr = 420 W
Skillet 1000 W/hr 0.5 hr = 500 W
TV and Wii 200 W/hr 2 hr = 400 W
2986 W
Charging while you're out hunting or while driving will cover the difference. PS We highly recommend a crock pot as the most-energy-efficient cooking method!!!
Tailgate Party
3 Strings LED Lights 13 W/hr 3 hr = 39 W
Blender/coffee pot 350 W/hr 1 hr = 350 W
Crock Pot 70 W/hr 3 hr = 210 W
Bubble Maker 4 W/hr 3 hr = 12 W
611 W
That's not enough to make a SUNRNR sweat ... let's add a hand-warming space heater for that December night game at Virginia Tech (600 W/hr for 2 hr)
PS We can powdercoat your box in one of many team colors!! (See Products/Pricing page)
Outbuilding or Construction Site
Lights 10 W/hr 2 hr = 20 W
Lawn Tools 500 W/hr 2 hr = 1000 W
(or Power Tools 1000 W/hr 2 hr = 2000 W)
Charge while working and you can forget those extension cords or temporary lines to the site. And see if you qualify for an extra Innovative LEED/GBC Credit!
Remote Well Pump
240 VAC 1HP Well Pump 2000 W/hr 0.5 hr/day = 1000 W/day
Perfect use for a dedicated SUN240 with two panels.
Eco-Resort
Replace all gas generators with solar generators and never haul gas cans again. And no noise!
Reduce Grid Usage/Dependence
The average American household uses 30 kWhr PER DAY!! It is possible to reduce this by 5% by using a SUNRNR effectively. For example, vacuum the house one morning using one, wash a load of laundry the next day, then recharge your electric scooter the next evening, ...
Constant Power Example
Remember, like a bank account, you can only withdraw what you've deposited. If you spend it all quickly, it may take a while to rebuild the balance. But if you only spend what you deposit daily, you'll always keep that balance for days when you can't make a deposit. With two panels and six hours of sun daily, you may "spend" almost 1400 Whrs daily and never have to dig into your savings until a rainy day.
Typical Wattages of Various Appliances (printable pdf)
Here are some examples of the range of nameplate wattages for various household appliances (you will get different answers every place you look - these come from USDOEs website):
- Aquarium = 50–1210 Watts
- Clock radio = 10
- Coffee maker = 900–1200
- Clothes washer = 350–500
- Clothes dryer = 1800–5000
- Dishwasher = 1200–2400 (using the drying feature greatly increases energy consumption)
- Dehumidifier = 785
- Electric blanket- Single/Double = 60 / 100
- Fans
- Ceiling = 65–175
- Window = 55–250
- Furnace = 750
- Whole house = 240–750
- Hair dryer = 1200–1875
- Heater (portable) = 750–1500
- Clothes iron = 1000–1800
- Microwave oven = 750–1100
- Personal computer
- CPU - awake / asleep = 120 / 30 or less
- Monitor - awake / asleep = 150 / 30 or less
- Laptop = 50
- Radio (stereo) = 70–400
- Refrigerator (frost-free, 16 cubic feet) = 725
- Televisions (color)
- 19" = 65–110
- 27" = 113
- 36" = 133
- 53"-61" Projection = 170
- Flat screen = 120
- Toaster = 800–1400
- Toaster oven = 1225
- VCR/DVD = 17–21 / 20–25
- Vacuum cleaner = 1000–1440
- Water heater (40 gallon) = 4500–5500
- Water pump (deep well) = 250–1100
- Water bed (with heater, no cover) = 120–380
