Full dimensions can also be found on the individual item's pages.
Kits:
- Solar panels are 1750mm x 1100mm + packaging, and weigh approx 20kg
- Gel batteries 500x240x220mm + packaging, and 60kg each
- 2 or 3 boxes - inverter+charge controller or hybrid, and accessories box - sizes vary, refer to dimensions below
- Mounting Rails: 2000mm
Batteries:
- Gel batteries: 500x240x220mm, 60kg
- Lead Carbon: 338x227x294mm, 61kg
- Lithium: 650x260x170mm, 30kg
Inverters:
- 1500W: 362 x 231 x 98 mm
- 2000W: 436 x 249 x 116 mm
- 3000W: 507 x 249 x 116mm
Charge Controllers, all approx 3-5kg:
- 30A: 228x164x55mm
- 50A: 261 x 216 x 119mm
- 60A: 340 x 236 x 119mm
- 100A: 374x242x143mm
Hybrid Inverter/Chargers:
- 5KW ES: 330x485x135mm, 12kg
- 2000TL: 315x400x130mm, 8kg
- 5000TL: 350x455x130mm, 12kg
- 6KW HVM: 360x540x218mm, 41kg
- 12KW HVM: 380x650x255mm, 75kg
How other customers use the Bach Kit:
Below is an example of what you can run throughout a day if you are generating 4,500Wh of energy (~3 sunlight hours, Winter).
We do NOT recommend using this solar kit for Water Heating, Space Heating or Cooking applications - learn more.
100W Lighting
4hrs/day (400Wh)
50W Fan
2hrs/day (100Wh)
2000W Coffee Maker
4 Mins (140Wh)
20W Wireless Router
24hrs/day (480Wh)
600W Water Pump
1 hours a day (600Wh)
2000W Microwave
5 Minutes (170Wh)
Efficient Fridge/Freezer
24hrs/day (1000Wh)
60W Laptop
4hrs/day (240Wh)
100W Television
2hrs/day (200Wh)
25W Phone Charger
6hrs/day (150Wh)
1800W Kettle
10 Mins (300Wh)
2000W Toaster
3 Mins (100Wh)
500W Washing Machine
2x/week Avg (125Wh)
100W Lighting
4 hours a day (400Wh)
50W Fan
2 hours a day (100Wh)
2000W Coffee Maker
4 Minutes (140Wh)
20W Wireless Router
24 hours a day (480Wh)
600W Water Pump
1 hours a day (600Wh)
2000W Microwave
5 Minutes (170Wh)
Efficient Fridge/Freezer
24 hours a day (1000Wh)
60W Laptop
4 hours a day (240Wh)
100W Television
2 hours a day (200Wh)
25W Phone Charger
6 hours a day (150Wh)
1800W Kettle
10 Minutes (300Wh)
2000W 4 Slice Toaster
3 Minutes (100Wh)
500W Washing Machine
Twice a Week Average (125Wh)
Our kits are not to be used for vital or life supporting systems. This list is a guide to what you might run in the course of a day, but can be swapped out to suit your needs, (within the daily Watt hour estimations). This estimate is based off the NZ winter average of 3 hours of sunlight per day (Summer averages about 7 hours). This doesn't account for situations in which you may have to cut back on your power use or supplement with a generator due to several days of poor weather preventing your battery bank from adequately recharging each day. Learn more here.
How other customers use the Bach Kit:
Not enough power? Check out the Freedom Kit
Too big? Check out the Tiny House Kit.
Standard Inverter or Hybrid Inverter/Charger?
Standard
- Inverter and solar charge controller are separate units
- DIY Friendly
- More affordable
- Requires a separate battery charger for gen/mains input
- Standard 3-pin plug socket
Hybrid:
- Combines inverter and charge controller in one unit
- Requires an electrician
- Less affordable
- Allows for generator/mains input
- Must be wired into switchboard
All Hardware Included
This kit comes with everything you need to get up and running - including all the cables, crimp connections, circuit breakers, and mounting hardware. (Depending on your setup you may need to buy conduit to run the wire through, which is not included in the kit, as this will vary for every install).
We also offer the tools required if you wish to make any changes or alterations to the base kit, and a number of related accessories.
Equipment We Trust
We use EPEVER charge controllers and inverters, which can be connected to a WiFi or bluetooth module for more detailed configuration and monitoring. The standard inverter comes with a universal wall outlet, so it doesn't have to be wired into a switch board.
Trina Perc Mono solar panels are our panel of choice. They use the latest technology to ensure their panels are as efficient as possible, meaning they produce 330W+ from a size where most panels only produce 270W at the best of times.
All our kits come with our 200Ah 12V battery, specifically designed for solar usage - no trickle charging needed. We are so confident in this battery we offer our warranty based on a 50% Depth of Discharge (DoD), while most companies only warranty a 20% DoD.