This is perfect timing for me.
I live in Costa Rica, and have a need for micro-hydro projects to be built. Inverters are expensive down here, but, I'm headed to the USA tomorrow, and am looking into gathering a few "take-out" UPS's. IF I find some, I will ship them down, and use them for people in remote locations, that have a water supply.
Most people here use a fridge, and, maybe a clothes washer, Lights and a television would be the most they would have.
I know nothing about Electronics, and recently, had my Computer connected UPS get blown out by a lightning surge. Computer is fine.
IF you guys get a way to put the "on demand" feature to a UPS, I am all ears. I will gather some computer fans, and modify the UPS's I get, for better cooling. Maybe a timer of some sort, for night time, running the fridge ??
I plan to wire up 24V Battery system to the hydro generator. This stuff I know about. 4 Golf Car type batteries will be the power source for the inverter. I am looking for low voltage lighting for the houses. Might check into LED's and make some fixtures for them.
Might just build a small business out of this stuff, as I had back in Arkansas in the late 70's-early 80's.
Thanks for any updates or other info.
Also, is it possible to step up a 12V system, to run a wheelchair motor at 24V DC
It is another project I have, and need the full output of the 24V motor, from a 12V system A second 12V battery is out of the question. It's on a portable sawmill I built. Thanks again.