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Re: Using a propane generator to charge batteries
Hauling batteries up and down a staircase would really be fantastic exercise. I'd give it low marks for safety however. I probably got thrown off by the all the data. But I'm guessing a 24 …1 · -
Re: IBM's new battery, we hope!
It is interesting though not surprising that the "greenies" care not about the horrific consequences of Congo cobalt mining. Going out on a limb and thinking perhaps lithium based energy c…1 · -
Re: Tilt angle worth the effort?
Yes they are. Adjusting for that my winter time low voltage is ~50.2. My summer time temp has gone up to 61 - so still kind of cool. Good point. I've also been working harder at lowering usage …1 · -
Re: Question about battery/cable lugs and battery connections.
You are referring to maybe a 1/4" of area for the current to pass through. Cables are important because several inches are involved. Consider the safety fuse which really amounts to a much smal…1 · -
Re: 3.5 cu. ft. chest freezer with thermostat as a refrigerator
As was pointed out the tiny refrigerators are very inefficient. I was shocked to see their energy usage being well over half of my large fridge/freezer - which also has a good defrost cycle. I am goi…1 ·
