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    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...
  2. 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...
  3. tonuorak

    Sigma Smart+Guard SG-S Battery Change

    Hi All, Might be a stupid question but I have about 30 of these smart+guard alarmed call point covers to deal with. All the batteries are dead and need changing. Only problem I'm encountering is that you have to unscrew it from the wall to put the new battery in and once the new battery is in...
  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. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. Agbei Francis

    Can a car battery charge faster?

    Can a car battery charge faster
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. M

    Solar 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
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    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...
  17. 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...
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    Recently qualified EESS installer

    Hi. I've recently passed an EESS course with LCL snd just done my first inverter and battery install with parts supplied by the customer. My question is what are the inverters, batteries and solar panels people are recommending? The inverter I installed was a SOLIS paired with a Pylon tech...
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    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...
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    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...

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