"Voltage Regulation--With battery-charging windmills, voltage control is not generally needed--until the batteries fill up. Even if your alternator is producing an open-circuit voltage of 90 volts, the battery bank will hold the system voltage down to its own level. Once the betteries are full, you'll need to send the windmill's output to a 'dump load' such as a heating element."
So after the genny reaches the battery voltage (cut-in/ batt begins to accept power), then the 'extra' volts are 'traded' for more AMPS automatically. You will not waste any power. The amps start going upward after cut-in and the voltage stays the same. And yes you can 'trickle' charge a battery. Got to be careful not to over-charge and ruin the battery though.
Also, since you're both new, be careful not to "hi-jack" someone else's posting by completely changing the initial posters subject or by starting to make your own discussion back and forth with someone. From what I can see, you might get away with asking ONE small extra question before you get the wrath of the editor on ya!. We all have to watch that since its so easy to do! -Keep on the study--its a fun hobby.[ Parent ]
I'm starting to understand what all it takes to create a good system. All the information here is great and I'll keep reading.
"hi-jacking threads"- You are right on that one, it is pretty easy to do. I'll try my best to not do that.lol
Best of luck to Glenn D aswell.
Thank you, -Randy[ Parent ]
