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Forum: Power & Electronics 08-13-2010, 02:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,250
Posted By tiempo
Hi You don't say where you are. Solar is a...

Hi

You don't say where you are. Solar is a solid answer in some locales but not in others. And how big is the panel?

While no battery likes to be taken below 50% state of charge some really...
Forum: Power & Electronics 07-20-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,915
Posted By tiempo
I understand. The problem is with your current...

I understand. The problem is with your current predicted daily AH usage you have to charge daily. Assuming draw to 50% SOC and a windless day with no output worth mentioning from the KISS any engine...
Forum: Power & Electronics 07-20-2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,915
Posted By tiempo
I second the choice of golf cart batteries. But...

I second the choice of golf cart batteries. But if you expect to use 200 AH per day you should go with more. Your 450 AH bank only gives you 225 AH usable and that will only last a day plus a bit...
Forum: Power & Electronics 07-04-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,336
Posted By tiempo
Atavist I think your invertor is fine. The...

Atavist

I think your invertor is fine. The problem I think is the input wiring. You state that it is "just a cigaret jack plug". Chances are that the plug is wired as a 15 amp circuit that may...
Forum: Power & Electronics 07-04-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,644
Posted By tiempo
Ensign You state that the batteries will be...

Ensign

You state that the batteries will be fully charged in 3 hours with an alternator of 100 amp size. In reality it takes much longer to "fully charge" them. As the batteries resistance...
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