Inversor question

Power inverters are always matched to how much wattage you're planning on using in said system.

From my current location, I can't determine if portable solar generators are even sold in the DR; but these are definitely the best option for back-up. As they come in various wattage, complete with separate panels; and inverter built into generator. Having read a few other threads here on the power topic, I don't see any mention of them being sold in the DR.

There's no installation with these units, you can power the whole house; or even fold up the panels and take the whole unit to power beach trips.

@Marcel W

You have to add up the power of all the loads that you want to run.  You can check all the nameplates and find the total kW.

Then decide how long of an outage you want to prepare for.  If using batteries, multiply the time by the power to find the capacity.

Say you want it to last 2 hours and the load is 2 kW, then you need 4 kW-hour battery.

A gasoline powered generator may be better and then you just need enough fuel to last for the time you want.

Will you switch over manually or use an automatic transfer switch ATS. That gets expensive.

If I were to do this, I would run a charger/inverter like this

https://www.tokopedia.com/megatrondotbi … gn=pdp-seo

You would probably need to have a dedicated circuit for essential equipment. You can use cheap (compared with Lithium) lead acid batteries. The power use you're describing suggests you will get a lot of hours for not much cost.

If you have air con, that changes

Hello everyone, I hope all are well.  i purchased a new property at Macao Hills.  My questions are:  Should I ship my car from the US or no?  Why?  Should I look into purchasing a generator and a water tank or no, because this is a new development or that isn't a factor?  Is Amazon in the DR yet?  If yes, does anyone know if they deliver near  my property?  Thank you.

You’ll have to see how much the cost is to ship the car plus the tax on it coming into the country , I had one guy that wanted 18 k for shipping ( didn’t do it)  , t I went with the tankless water heater which I think is great but don’t buy the cheap one , for the generator buy the dual power one , gas & propane , if there’s a hurricane you’ll probably have a problem getting gasoline , good luck with your new purchase

@rehher123

Welcome to the forums.

First which company feeds you electricity? If a private company you may not need a generator. Ask admin at the complex also if they have a generator and upcharge the electric and generator costs.

Vehicle - IF you are doing it with your NEW residency it may be worth shipping as it saves you a pile of taxes. If not, don't bother as it costs a lot to bring them in and you have to have a vehicle that qualifies

Hot water - gas is the most cost effective and correct, don't try to save money on this!  Cheaper ones don't last long

Get a mail forwarder account and use it for Amazon and all other US based stores.  There are rules - under US 200 in shipment or you pay duty and sales tax.  And it costs approximately US 5 a pound from Miami to here so buy wisely!

Amazon will deliver here but there charges are ridiculously expensive.