Ok thanks for the info - I am in north Pasco County - the boonies above
Tampa Bay.

"Capt. Purple" wrote in message
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Typically, the solar panels for the pool don't generate electricity --
that's WAY too
inefficient -- they simply heat the water which goes through them. There
are exceptions, though.

Near where in FL are you?

Capt. Purple


"DX99" wrote in message
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Great info guys! Thanks very much. Have decided to trade my auto
batteries
for some gel-cell marine batteries, a local guy here will give me 2 for
3,
not a bad deal. I also have a huge solar panel setup on my roof to heat
my
pool, which I dont even use. I'm new to this, would you recommend
configuring the solar panels for backup? Would that be better? More
affordable? The gel batteries would be for individual radios - ie, the
BC780
and the 2006, 895, and 245. But I would also like to run backup (beyond
UPS
system) for my shortwaves (R-75, R71) and 2 Dell computers, a fridge and
TV.
Think I could convert enough energy for all of that from the solar pool
panels?