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24 VOLT INVERTER | 16 comments (16 topical, editorial)
Re: 24 VOLT INVERTER (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by twombo on Thu Dec 7th, 2006 at 01:33:38 PM MST
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Tom

Just curious, have you had or know of folks who have had problems with HA or their products?

Specifically, I am interested in their permanent magnet alternators in an automotive frame. Seems like an efficient way to make power. I have a hard time grasping their dump load scheme to prevent battery overcharging.

If there are serious issues having to do with their products or practices I would  be very interested in yoiur views.

Be assured, I 'm not challenging your assertion, but I sure would like to know more so I (and others) can practice due diligence in our choice of products.

Thanks

Mike

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Re: 24 VOLT INVERTER (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by TomW on Thu Dec 7th, 2006 at 02:25:06 PM MST
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twombo;

Well, I refuse to go back to their site to find glaring examples of misrepresentation but you will find very little information there that is truly factual. In particular, their power output claims almost always exceed the known limits possible for the diameter and quoted wind speeds. They used to have one they claimed made power in 1.8 mph winds thats just pure fairytale unless its very very large.

Even their name is a misrepresentation. Unless they actually started selling appliances that use hydrogen.

All simply my opinion but many others seem to feel the same but most don't say it in here.

Snake Oil plain and simple.

I only made that comment because I hate to see people suckered in by slick claims. Try searching this board for "hydrogenappliances" and you will find many others who either see them as the scammers they are or have been suckered by them.

As I said, just my personal opinions and others may or may not agree. It is your money so spend it well don't give it to the ripoff man.

T

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.

--George S. Patton
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Re: 24 VOLT INVERTER (3.00 / 0) (#9)
by twombo on Thu Dec 7th, 2006 at 04:02:24 PM MST
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Thanks Tom

Good advice and well taken!! I read your referenced posts.

I can build a Jim dandy DC Genny with a field current regulated 12 or 24 volt truck alternator, an XAR12 charge controller and a small prime mover (looking at a EB300 Kubota or a Honda XC160 gasser) that will get the job done just fine and skip all the issues of  PMAs and H/A's hype. All for less about the cost of one iffy H/A PMA.

Again, many thanks!!!

Mike

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