Although this thread is a bit dated I am interested in the subject and would like some feedback on my idea. I am looking at installing this...
Have an idea :idea: If you add 2 diodes in series and assuming that the alternator is set for 14.4v then you have reduced the charging voltage...
I agree with pistnbroke. The amount of amps available is irrelevant the voltage is what matters. The load (battery) and voltage determines the...
Hi SF, My understanding is a little bit different. I was taught that electricity causes muscles to contract so there is a real danger that you...
Hi CDK We started discussing overcharging the battery when Stuft decided to get a new panel. As things stand now: Battery size - unknown...
Hi Billydoc, The voltage will increase slowly as the battery charges and will sit on the threshold for a while so I think the hysteresis will...
Billydoc, That's an interesting idea making use of excess power, i wonder how the surface charge on the battery will effect it?. I am not too...
Solar cells are not produced to a uniform quality they are sorted by measuring the output, the really good cells end up in expensive high wattage...
Hi Stuft, Did some quick calculations and it looks like if you run the pump for around 5 minutes a day you should be ok with that solar panel. I...
Bioboat, The reason I suggested it was that is that they can be made on the cheap and do not need much in the way of skill or maintenance. Have...
Have a look at Stirling engines. They have been around since the 1930s. They work off heat differential having a hot cylinder and cold cylinder so...
For starters fuses (most of the time) are supposed to protect the wiring so if there is a short they blow before the cables catch fire. I think...
You have a couple of starting points 80kg and two people. 80kg will tell you what sort of power capacity you can archive. Li-on will give you one...
I cannot answer your question but I can point out some thing you might want to look into. From what little I understand an electric motor rated hp...
I thought I better post some info about handling these magnets plus they are good for a chuckle. A good rule to live by is if you are male and...
