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Re: How to take a turbine down
Generally, the cost of a tower and footings is much more than the turbine itself (add cabling, battery charging--if needed, etc.). There are freestanding towers, and there are tilt up towers with guy…1 · -
Re: absorption and float voltage
Generally, check the water level covers the plates (at least), then charge/equalize (add enough water to cover the plates if needed).... Then add water (not to the top) when charging/EQ is finished. …1 · -
Re: What's wrong with something like this?
Ignoring the actual system and costs for a moment... Just to take some generic back of the envelope calculations: * 3,000 Watt array * 0.52 off grid system eff * 5 hours of sun per day = 7,800 Watt*H…2 · -
Re: LiFePO4 batteries...Rule of thumb changer?
If folks are worried about links to non-NAWS sites... No problem as long as links are answering questions asked. -Bill1 · -
Re: What are the best batteries for the money?
From a energy view point, a 12 volt @ 110 AH battery is identical (in stored energy) to a 6 volt @ 220 AH battery: * Energy (Watt*Hours) = Volts * Amp*Hours = 12 volts * 110 AH = 1,320 Watt*Hours * E…2 ·