Goal: Reduce total net consumption for a very specific set of devices. ( primarily battery chargers for tools )
Question: Is it possible to connect a power strip to an a/c timer, and set the timer to only run during specific hours during the day ( peek pv production times )
Here is part of what I have ...
I have 5 battery chargers that draw roughly between 6 watts and 30 watts during standby, trickle charge and full charge modes.
I want to put these chargers on a solar+battery powered circuit.
But, the chargers running 24x7, put quite a net load on the power supply. ( mostly phantom / standby power draw ).
So, my thoughts are that If I can find a timer that draws very little to none during standby, and then have it turn on while the solar panels are generating at near peak ( about 4 hrs per day ) ... then I would put the least possible load on the supply, while, hopefully, keeping the batteries charged and ready to go.
My worry is that any 'good' timer would end up drawing just as much power in standby as the chargers ... but I'm having a lot of trouble seeing that kind of specs associated with the timers for sale online.
Anyways ... Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
