No need for forgiveness, that is the point of this post. To figure out what pieces are missing in my head. The inverter vs rectifier thing has...
At the risk of mis-statement that Bruce or Bob will correct, $/w or $/Ah is one way to start. You also need to factor in the number of cycles of...
I was thinking of just attaching to the battery directly to charge it. Rip open the case, and clamp right on. This is all just a thought mind you....
OK, I think we are close to the same page. Yes, your electronics run on ac. Yes, the UPS takes 110 vac input, rectifies it to dc and charges the...
The design of the Solar System is a "Planning for Expansion" problem. If you have an idea of what you finally want to end up with, then you can...
Kingfish. I think we have been going a little too fast for you. A couple of things have been overlooked. If your going to run your house as a...
Son, We all have to start somewhere so here are my suggestions and I am copying from my files: 1 The first step in deciding how big your system...
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Hrmmz Hey Melbo, Thanks for the reply! Ah OK, that unit looks sturdier but the reviews on it are kind of mixed :-| I didn't realise this...
This morning at 4:00 am my dog woke me by pushing me with his nose and sitting staring at me, I woke up, I'm thinking WTF hunter? then I...
I would tell all of you, I live off the grid and have for about 15 years. Do NOT buy these cheap panels, as they are junk. You are just throwing...
I have gotten many questions on how we did solar power so cheap. First thing to consider is how much power you really need. Many people go...
I can add some more detail on the harbor freight 45 watt solar panel kit but it also applies to look a like solar panels made of the same solar...
Traser H3, Type 6 [IMG] Traser, U.S. military watches (MIL-W-46374F). No watch in the world is easier to read in low light conditions!...
http://www.cuwireless.net/node/104 From our friends Matt Westervelt in Seattle and Elektra over in Germany: Here's the simplest way: Take the...
Well, I was bored today and thought I’d post something of substance, and contribute to the board. I thought I’d outline how I have my comms setup...
Came accross this Monster Shelter. $90,000 new... [IMG] <TABLE class=contentpaneopen><TBODY><TR><TD class=contentheading width="100%">P10...
A Different View on Peak Oil I don't follow the Peak Oil debate that much but after reading all the posts here I thought I would sir the pot a...
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