My girlfriend is moving in, so electrical loads will increase. Getting an apartment sized heat pump dryer, small mini-split heat pump for backup...
So I live off grid and I have a little problem. I have a 60 watt solar panel connected to a 20Amp charge controller which is also connected to a...
Many of you made know this already (couldn't find anything posted in SurvivalMonkey) but regular household batteries (AAA AA C D 9 volt) can be...
Claims are made... thought I'd link it for discussion and opinions... looks interesting IF the claims are valid... Off Grid Saltwater Battery...
I've heard a lot of good things about these Lithium batteries and I just wanted to get everyone's opinion on them. I already have a couple lead...
AAAA batteries are one of those things that don't require the SHTF to make them hard to find. The little 1.5v batteries are not in common use,...
Hello! I have found great battery that I would like to use to power my 12v appliances, but I am still not sure about the specs (too cheap, 180...
I have been reading up on lead acid batteries. Previously I knew that lead acid cathode battery plates had the lead oxide plate manufactured and...
I have a choice of these three banks. Tell me what you think. Pros, cons, etc. Thanks! 6 trojan L16 6v.....2520ah 30 12v sealed LA....3300ah 95...
First time post here. just wondering if anyone has any experience with nickel cadmium wet cell batteries for storage? My current situation is...
Well you can pretty much forget using a car as a way to recharge batteries. I always figured it would be less than ideal. This week I was away...
Here's a very effective earth battery that's easy (and cheap) to build. This won't run your AC in a Zombie Apocalypse but it can be used to run...
Doing a little organizing today and thought I would show some of my portable communications kit. I follow the layered approach with various...
Emergency power is essential to a large percentage of the activities in modern life. In large and small emergencies alike, access to good power is...
©2012 Energizer Non-Rechargeable Batteries: 1.Is it a good idea to store batteries in a refrigerator or freezer? No, storage in a refrigerator or...
So, I have converted an old shuttle bus to be a tour bus for my band. So far the 'Caterpillar' as we call her has treated us well and made it...
Ditching Batteries for Salt Water: Interesting Article in GizmagLink
I am just curious as to what kind of battery life one can expect. I have had bad luck with Cordless drills and such that are not used regularly....
Battery systems. Okay, folks. Let's say that you, me and a gazillion others are aptly prepared for a SHTF scenario. Governments collapse, people...
I am about to have to start looking for some new batteries. I do live in Cambodia. So, it may take a bit more searching to find a specific...
I have been picking up a few Eneloop batteries here and there building my supply. I was in Costco picking up some Crisco and a few odds and ends...
Hi, I was going to ask this on Yahoo Answers but maybe it would be better posted here. I would like to try to live off the grid and am planning...
If the claims are true, it might be worth it to have at least four of these in your supplies....
All right, here goes: I have two (2) one-hundred twenty (120) Watt solar panels. My charge controller is showing 0 Amps (caveat, it has been...
We are just finishing up a no-permit, off grid, water access only cabin. [IMG] It is wired for power, and so far we have a Honda eu2000...
Was wondering if anyone knew of a good solar based method for charging Lithium-ion batteries, like AA or AAA?? With the little bit of research...
Below is a collection of quick reference diagrams on hooking up multiple 6 volt and 12 volt batteries to create 6V, 12V, 24V, 48V etc as required...
I am looking at a 5 star Kenmore refrigerator. 18.2 cubic feet upright. Energy use is 383 kwh per year and the unit draws 6 amps while it runs....
I talked with Hank at Zapp works and am very impressed with their new line of Batteries made in Montana. http://www.zappworks.com I would like...
Hello- I have been pondering this project for some time. In event of tropical storms, hurricaines, etc we have power outages. Yes, a generator...
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