Your Questions About Off Grid Solar

Betty asks…How much power is consumed by a illuminating switch light in the off position? I wired a off-grid solar cabin.?Wondering how much extra solar power I need to calculate. Or, should I use non-lighted switches. Thanks, Rickadmin answers:Don't have an exact number, I'd guess at 20mA at 60 volts (half wave to drive a LED) or about 1 watt. I'd use non-lighted switches, unless you already have them installed. .Ken asks…How do I figure out how many solar panels are needed for off

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