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Something to keep the batteries warm
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final BeUtilityFree comment
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You Equalize your batteries for How Long?
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New! ac motor conversion?


By handpa, Section Wind
Posted on Sat Jul 4th, 2009 at 12:03:42 AM MST
building a hard drive magnet alternator/ac conversion?
FULL STORY

Comments by: Jerry(1) , ghurd(2) , handpa(2)

New! Understanding AH ratings


By mwallred, Section Storage
Posted on Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 at 07:42:40 PM MST
How do manufacturers calculate AH ratings?
FULL STORY

Comments by: bob g(1) , dnix71(1) , Madscientist267(1)

New! Threaded rod


By windy, Section Mechanical
Posted on Fri Jul 3rd, 2009 at 06:10:31 PM MST
Magnetic stainless steel
FULL STORY

Comments by: wpowokal(1) , dnix71(1) , tecker(1)

New! coil size vs # of turns


By defed, Section Wind
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 at 11:38:36 PM MST
physical size vs amt of wire vs # of turns
FULL STORY

Comments by: brokengun(1) , David HK(1) , Madscientist267(1) , wdyasq(1) , Flux(2) , defed(1)

New! Sourcing high power alternators


By madlabs, Section Controls
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 at 03:45:55 PM MST
Anyone have a good source?
FULL STORY

Comments by: RogerAS(1) , bob g(4) , Ungrounded Lightning Rod(1) , madlabs(2)

New! Battery SG question


By madlabs, Section Storage
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 at 02:59:31 PM MST
When is a particular battery type full?
FULL STORY

Comments by: JW(1) , zeusmorg(1) , Curbie(1) , ghurd(1) , bob g(2) , madlabs(1)

New! Which Hybrid charge controller?


By bushpig1998, Section Controls
Posted on Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 at 06:26:15 AM MST
Which controller to use?
FULL STORY

Comments by: TomW(1) , SparWeb(1) , scoraigwind(1) , ghurd(1) , bob g(1) , jimjjnn(1) , scottsAI(2)

New! New Alternator Idea


By taylorp035, Section Wind
Posted on Wed Jul 1st, 2009 at 04:59:19 PM MST
Use a mini VAWT to start the field coils
FULL STORY

Comments by: dbcollen(1) , Turfdr(1) , hiker(2) , Madscientist267(2) , Flux(1) , tanner0441(1) , ghurd(7) , taylorp035(22) , bob g(2) , bj(1)

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