Rico Loma

You hit the 16 d nail on the head. That was exactly the type of thinking I hoped for, so thanks Larry

John , you lend a new modern meaning to The Summer of Love
Maybe your Homestead could soon host a culture-defining rock music festival,  we could call it Pigstock

Certainly sounds like a winner. In your specific situation,  did you compile a direct cost comparison between the two battery types? I'd love to see the numbers if possible,  while still keeping the vast performance improvement in the back of my (rapidly shrinking) mind. Thanks for this post, it helps to shape  my decisions

Hi folks, I have been using
diysolar.com
As a resource while working on a whole house solar project, it is helpful. Moreover, it has helped me to  adjust....my last system install of this type was in the late Cretaceous, well, about 30 years ago.  One or two things have improved since.  

My fervent plea:   what are your best suggestions on other solar sites, so I can avoid the haphazard realm of misinformation and hyperbole?  Of course I learn plenty here on Permies.  But it is crucial to perform my due diligence to read, search, ponder before posing questions to our collective brain trust. Any referrals will be appreciated

Rico

Board and batten

Are y'all  battling fire ants, carpenter ants or another type?
They are all challenging, but fire ants leave more pain and loathing in their wake
Best luck on this

Here is a picture showing output options, from left to right, the Ecoflow has:  
,,,DC outlet I haven't touched.  I do possess a cable for that cigar lighter orifice
,,,,USB and USB . C   OUTPUT which works as advertised
,,,,,,,,two AC outlets, both did charge tool batteries and yesterday charged a small 12 volt lawnmower battery

Has anyone used the DC automotive lighter utput for any purpose?  I am leary , will wait ,unless advised otherwise.  David, thanks, I am in good shape for this flight into the outback,   will Mooseage you in 10 days with a full report on the small Ecoflow.

Here is a picture showing output options, from left to right, the Ecoflow has:  
,,,DC outlet I haven't touched.  I do possess a cable for that cigar lighter orifice
,,,,USB and USB . C   OUTPUT which works as advertised
,,,,,,,,two AC outlets, both did charge tool batteries and yesterday charged a small 12 volt lawnmower battery

Has anyone used the DC automotive lighter utput for any purpose?  I am leary , will wait ,unless advised otherwise.  David, thanks, I am in good shape for this flight into the outback,   will Mooseage you in 10 days with a full report on the small Ecoflow.

No issues on two days of charging with 100 watt panel.  Charge controller inside this Ecoflow working flawlessly.

No issues with charging a second battery with AC power outlet,  I just wondered if using the DC output  would be better, worse, or RedLightStop, don't ever try it. I appreciate  the help, thank you.  

Mea culpa , I must have misspoke,  my only question now is about output , DC v AC.....I charged a second battery , 200 amp hour 12 v , with the AC output. It worked , using a normal old school charger, see below