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Problem with Trace C-60 charge controller.

Has anyone else every had a problem with the "Over-temperature protection for electronic circuitry" (Installation and ...
Thomas Allen Schmidt 4

Solar Powered DC Water Pump

Hello, I will be traveling to Mina Nigeria next month to replace a gas powered water pump used for irrigation. Here is the scena...
Terry Lewis 3

how many amp hours is a car battery

hiabout how many amp hours is a car battery???and can i use a car battery or 2 with a inverter to run a celling fan ( about 17 w...
Terry 2

Permanent Magnet Alternators

does any one know where to get a Permanent Magnet Alternator or motor cheap??? i need to ues it with a small engine ( 3 to 5 HP ...
Terry 3

Considering Solar/Wind systems

I live in the upper midwest and am considering solar/wind systems to help heat/cool my home.  I am unsure how to proceed. &...
Terri Ayers 2

A solar panel system that will not go down.

Hi everyone,  I was hoping somone can give me some feedback.  I need to design a solar system that will provide electr...
Terence Liu 1

Newbie soldering issue

Hi - I am trying to solder some 3 x 2 1/4 solar cells as described in a recent issue of MAKE - thank you Parker Jardine. After I...
Ted Stevens 0

Battery size calculation based on insolation and load

How to find the size of the battery ie., based on load or based on the solar insolation. If i hav a laod requireme...
Tech Guy 1

How to find the tilt factor for a given tilt angle

Hi all!!!! I want to find the radiation on a tilted module. to find that i need to multiply radiation on horizontal sur...
Tech Guy 3

Controller for operating loads both with solar and ordinary power

Hi all! Can I operate my loads by using both solar and grid power at a time? That means if my load require 500...
Tech Guy 9

Combining Grid power and solar power

Hi, I want to install a solar PV system along with grid power such that when there is a deficit of solar energy, I has ...
Tech Guy 8

Is charge controller available for 120V DC system?

Hi all, My system voltage for the Solar PV sytem is 120V. I chose this voltage because of the inverter which h...
Tech Guy 9

Freetricity.com

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Since I am interested in alternative energy sources, I looked into freetricity.com. I called them and the salesman I spoke to sa...
Sue Smith 229

Solar Charge Controllers - Is one made with standard "SAE connector" in & out??

Greetings, I'm a newbie to all this, so please bear with me. I just ordered a Global Solar Accessory Kit from Alte...
Steven Silva 9

Energy draw switch

I own a small island in Canada that isn't connected to the grid. About 3 years ago we got our first renewable power, a simp...
Steven Messer 11

Batteries don't seem to hold a charge

Early this summer, I came across 6 Caterpillar Batteries. They are all 12v Deep Cell 100Ah 750ccA batteries. I already had 4...
Steven Messer 3

Best tradeoff for panel placement on an RV

I just bought a BP 75W panel and Solar Boost 2000E controller for a small (22') trailer.  The battery is at the front. &nbs...
Steve Zalewski 1

Can I use......

Hello all! I am wondering if I can use some spare UPS style batteries that I have on hand (eg. SLA 12-12AH @ 3.6A & SLA...
Steve Wingfield 6

Hey Folks

I have just recieved (3) 4 volt 400 amp. hr. batteries to connect in series for a 12 volt system. I am new to this so here goes,...
Steve Serge 1

micro turbine

Conceptually, would it be possible/economical to generate electricity from a large irrigation system.I have a 3" water main (pur...
Steve Rhodes 10

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