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  1. K

    Block schematic of Solar PV and battery

    I am a Napit registered electrician and want to get into Solar PV and battery storage. I have boot camp booked in April but am not hearing good reports of the outcome of this training. In the meantime I want to do as much research as possible so want to review the elements that go to make a...
  2. A

    Worcester digistat battery cover

    Hi. I have just moved into our new home and the battery cover for the Worcester Digistat programmer is missing. The programmer is: Part number 7 716 114 461 0 I called W_B helpdesk and the offered to sell me a new unit -- but the programmer is working fine. Might anyone have any spares...
  3. A

    12V battery saver / preserver / immobilizer / cut-off

    Hi There, Just wondering if anyone is aware of any devices that automatically preserve vehicle 12V battery life by breaking the circuit once the vehicle is switched off, looking at installing such a device to vehicles in bulk so obviously targeting cost effective solutions and ease of...
  4. H

    Converting from mains power to battery power

    Hi everyone, I have a basic knowledge of electric but would like advice before I attempt, I have a electrical item that is powered by Voltage input: ~100-240V/50-60Hz - Output: DC 24V, 2-3A, I would like to make it portable by just using battery power, preferably rechargeable any help would be...
  5. C

    12V truck battery to 2000W Power Inverter to 1700w Microwave

    Hello, So I purchased a Novopal 2000w/4000w(Peak) Pure Sine Wave Inverter DC 12V to 110V/120V. I purchased this so I can hook it up directly to my truck's 12 volt battery and have it positioned in the flatbed of my truck.. The goal is to have it power my microwave in my flatbed at drop sites. I...
  6. LouiseSJPP

    Solar and battery bank: how to intelligently limit draw from incoming supply?

    We have a 5.5kW incoming supply, which cannot practicably be upgraded due to our remote location in the mountains. Can I use a PV array and battery bank to augment this supply? We don't need lots of power, but with a 1.5kW water heater, a 2kW kettle and the odd 3kW power tool, we keep tripping...
  7. P

    How to connect a comms cable between a giv energy battery and a Growatt inverter.

    Good Evening, Can anyone shed some light on how to connect the comms cable between a giv energy battery and a Growatt inverter.I can’t seem to find it anywhere in the manuals. Thanks Pete
  8. C

    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...
  9. J

    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...
  10. Agbei Francis

    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...
  11. Agbei Francis

    Can a car battery charge faster?

    Can a car battery charge faster
  12. A

    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...
  13. S

    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...
  14. J

    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...
  15. M

    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...
  16. chris101

    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...
  17. S

    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...
  18. 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...
  19. S

    Suitable RCBO for EESS install

    Hi Doing my first Inverter and Battery install on a domestic property having just completed my EESS course with LCL. Question is how do I install a bi directional RCD/RCBO at the distribution board to supply and feed back power from the the inverter? I think I need an RCBO to the standard...
  20. K

    Hilti battery charger or adapter

    Hi, I have been looking for a hilti Ca 7/36 battery adapter or a TCU 22H 120v charger or a TCU 12/24M 120v charger. Without one of the above I am unable to charge the batteries for my drill. Can anyone point me in the right direction, where I could purchase any one of the above? Preferably I...
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