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    Battery Car battery to Power inverter set up

    So I'm looking to connect my car's battery directly to a Pure Sine Wave 2000w power inverter So I can use it on job sites etc to power a microwave of above 1700 watts. My question would be, Do I need to have a one-way fuse in my wire setup directly from the battery to the inverter? Or can it be...
  2. J

    Battery Christmas lights battery ..change to plug

    have a set of lights that i would like to use plug over battery. have a few plugs and old sets with cables could Frankenstein together if doable. this is the set if anyone has any suggestions on how/what min transformer plug would be required. its a 20m set and i have another 20m set so...
  3. Agbei Francis

    Battery How can I generate 220v ac using a car battery, dc motor and inverter

    I used 12v dc from a 13 plate car battery to power a 12v dianamo dc motor and brought in an alternator to change the battery using the rotation of the dc motor.on the same battery I contacted my power inverter to generate 220v ac for my lighting system, thinking I have the alternator connected...
  4. Agbei Francis

    Battery Can a car battery charge faster?

    Can a car battery charge faster
  5. S

    Rako lighting systems

    Any of you guys and girls out there work on Rako lighting systems?
  6. A

    Battery please help me with my battery problem

    hello guys i have a (3-6v dc motor), (DC Motor PWM Speed Controller 3V 6V 12V 24V 35V), (3.7v 1200mah rechargeable battery) and a (Charging / discharging circuit MH-CD42 for batteries with 5V output). Everything looks to be working fine it spins and everything but when i put force on the motors...
  7. S

    Battery LEDs off leisure battery in a van

    Hi everyone, On my Hiace the roof LEDs are triggered by the side door that breaks the ground, not the positive wire. I want to also have an option to constantly power them off my Bluetti battery, i.e. when the key is not in. I'll have a 3-position rocker switch to choose between 3 modes: 1...
  8. J

    Battery freecurve stair lift changed battery but not working

    stair lift was off its charging section at top of stairlift track for some time rarly used. and upon checking batteries were dead. could not move back to charging section. put in two new batteries then with buttons managed to get it up to top of track, however it went s little too far and...
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Understanding wiring for wet underfloor heating systems.

    Up until now I have steered clear of heating systems. I now have quite a bit of work with a builder and will be expected to deal with the electrical aspects of any heating systems installed. In a few months I will be doing the electrical work for a 2 zone underfloor heating system from a...
  10. M

    Battery Seeking Advice on Integrating 5KW Wind Turbine with New 22KW Hybrid Inverters and Battery Banks

    Hello everyone, I'm currently working on a project to upgrade an existing renewable energy system and could really use some expert advice. The goal is to maximize self-consumption and minimize grid dependency while incorporating new components. Current System: Wind Turbine: 5KW grid-tied...
  11. M

    Battery How to use a Lipo battery to power a carcam

    Hello I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I have 4 x new Lipo rechargeable batteries 2900mAh 11.1v (32Wh) 35C constant and 65c discharge bursts (?? pass!). I would like to use them to power a car cam (not being used for a car) which has a micro power connection (like a USB...
  12. chris101

    Battery Solar PV System with or without a battery?

    Greetings, everyone, After dedicating over a month to researching Solar PV systems, I'm nearly ready to make a decision. I owe my progress to some wonderful individuals who generously shared their time and solar expertise with me. Currently, my inclination is towards a 7kWh optimized system...
  13. S

    Battery PV and Battery Storage training

    Hi everyone. I'm looking to do a PV course in the Glasgow area and wondered if anyone had any recommendations. I'm a member of Select and recently received an email about their PV/Battery Storage training but it seemed a bit pricey. Thanks in advance.
  14. F

    Battery Is this setup safe when using big inverter with lithium battery bank?

    I have an 5kW inverter and 48V Lithium battery with inbuilt BMS. As you would be aware, when inverter gets battery power, immediately the capacitors in inverter start charging drawing very high current. This causes BMS to trip thinking it is short circuit. Battery company suggests using a...
  15. S

    Battery Battery Storage and G98/G99

    Hi everyone, this is my first time using a forum so please don’t criticise to much. I recently done by EESS course but I didn’t actually find it to useful and still have a few questions. If you install a DC coupled system obviously that inverter will have a max output amperage. So would you...
  16. S

    Battery Retrofit of storage battery to existing Solar PV (worried about affect on FIT)

    I currently have a 3Kwh solar PV system which was installed over 12 years ago and getting a very good FIT payment and I don't want to lose it! I'm thinking about having a 10Kw battery installed, the idea being that I can divert excess generation to the battery and also have the facility to top...
  17. RF Solutions Ltd

    Install new heating systems? Ever had a missing cable run between a boiler and a pump?

    Do you install new heating systems? Ever had a missing cable run between a boiler and a pump? Using MAINSLINK - the pump overrun solution - you can avoid expensive cable runs when cables are missing between a boiler and a pump. When the MAINSLINK by the boiler has 230Vac live input, this...
  18. timhoward

    Battery Adding battery storage, MCS scheme membership requirement?

    What I'm wondering, philosophically, is if I leave a customers MCS certified grid-tied system completely alone, and add a 2nd inverter for battery charging (AC coupled), is there any requirement for the work to be done by someone in the MCS scam? My understanding is that the only thing...
  19. F

    Battery Battery Drain - Radio causing it?

    After having some significant dashboard work done, (entire dashboard and steering column removed in the process), on my UK 2017 RHD 1.6 Petrol Suzuki Vitara, the next day the battery was almost dead; it would only turn the engine over a few times and not start. Further investigation identified a...
  20. D

    Battery Piaggio mp3 mix the battery terminals mistake

    Unfortunately, I mix the battery terminals on my maxi scooter because the plus and minus symbols were not visible. I heard a click at some point and all-electric systems went crazy. After realizing the mistake, my scooter starts and stops just fine but after about 1 hour the battery goes dead. I...

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