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Fork lift batteries


By Guerreiro, Section Homebrewed Electricity
Posted on Fri Nov 21st, 2003 at 10:31:40 AM MST
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I'd like to know if anyone can tell me if fork lift batteries are good to use on a windpower system.
If so, you reccommend low voltage high amperage or the other way around??
Thanks
Guerreiro
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by scoraigwind (magnet@scoraigwind.co.uk) on Sat Nov 22nd, 2003 at 01:36:06 AM MST
(User Info) http://www.scoraigwind.co.uk

You can use any type of battery for a windpower system but on the whole I do not recommend forklift truck batteries.  They are designed for many, deep cycles but they are not so good at holding their charge during calm periods, especially as they get older.  This is because the plates contain a lot of antimony.

Forklift batteries are expensive and if you need to do a lot of deep cycling they are worth it, but if you want to have a big battery that will last several days then this is not the best choice to buy new.  If you buy them second hand, watch out for a tendency to go flat just sitting there.
Hugh Piggott http://www.scoraigwind.co.uk



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