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Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section | 36 comments (36 topical, 0 editorial)
Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by TheCasualTraveler (a.miklos@yahoo.com) on Mon May 26th, 2008 at 07:18:25 AM MST
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     If I understand, although you ask where to start you have decided on Batteries and the discussion here is then what basic facts should be included in a battery FAQ. A logical choice because batteries are probably the most common denominator except for wire. Or do I have it backward and this thread is for topics, and battery stuff goes in the thread you linked?

     Anyway, my input then from a newcomers point of view will be a question. I have read many times about how important it is not to draw the battery voltage down too low, 12.2 is often mentioned, but is this load or no load conditions? I can be running something off my bank and see the voltage under load drop down below 12 volts but as soon as I disconnect the load, in just 30 seconds or so the voltage is back above 12.2
     So I think a good FAQ would be how to measure this low voltage threshold assuming your inverter doesn't do it for you. Sorry if it was already covered.

Good luck Woof and thanks for taking the time for this.

Andy



Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#14)
by wooferhound (tim((NoSpamAt))wooferhound.com) on Mon May 26th, 2008 at 12:56:40 PM MST
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I'll answer your question here
A battery will give you 3 different readings depending on how it is being used at the time you take the reading . . .
 High when being charged
 Medium when at rest
 Low when being loaded
I have seen an excellent chart showing what the voltage should read for all of these readings but after 30 minutes I couldn't find it.

W o o f -={(

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Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#19)
by DanG on Tue May 27th, 2008 at 07:46:49 AM MST
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http://www.fieldlines.com/comments/2008/5/7/15112/17790/1#1

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Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#20)
by SparWeb (sparweb at ANTISPAM_hotmail_com) on Tue May 27th, 2008 at 08:26:34 AM MST
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The best introduction to batteries (lead-acid) I have seen in years of research has been the Home Power magazine article from August/Sept 1993.  It has typical charging and discharging charts, where you can estimate the appropriate voltage based on the amount of current, in proportion to the size of the battery bank.
If the charts sound daunting at first, read the article and then it will make sense.

I think I got it from the Home Power magazine website's archive.  If it can't be found there, anyone who wants me to e-mail the PDF, just drop me a line.

It would also make a good addition to the links in this site's FAQ's.

Steven Fahey
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Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#21)
by finnsawyer on Tue May 27th, 2008 at 08:40:53 AM MST
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I'd like to see a "Results" section.  Like, in this is what I did, and this is how it performed.  It could be broken down into subsections such as Alternators, Blade Assemblies, Towers, Controllers, Dumps, ect.  This site is, after all, supposedly geared to actual projects.

Obviously, this would require clearer thinking than is usually exhibited here.  And if I'm sounding cranky, it's because I am.  I getting tired of the stupid mistakes.  Unities for units?  My Gawd!
GeoM
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Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#23)
by SparWeb (sparweb at ANTISPAM_hotmail_com) on Tue May 27th, 2008 at 09:09:57 AM MST
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...And if I'm sounding cranky... Do you need a "Grouch" section?

Hey, whadya think the Diaries section is for?  We love showing off our stuff.

If you think you're in a cranky mood, type whatever you want, then delete the message instead of posting it.  I find it helpful sometimes, just to get myself in the right frame of mind.  It's all just a bunch of light and dark glowing points on an electron gun, anyway.
Steven Fahey
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Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#28)
by finnsawyer on Wed May 28th, 2008 at 08:25:09 AM MST
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Unfortunately, those light and dark glowing points enter peoples minds and can cause no end of confusion.  You are skewering the messenger and ignoring the message.  In any case I probably should have let it go, as it detracted from the important part of the comment, namely the proposed "Results" Section.
GeoM
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Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#30)
by Bruce S (bruce(dot)stahl <at>gmail (dot)(com)) on Wed May 28th, 2008 at 09:28:50 AM MST
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GeoM;
   Not to worry about the message. I got want you meant.
Most times when a results is posted, everyone is so happy for the lucky stiff; that they like to add to the discussion, whether it's in the Diaries section or anywhere else.
The gruppy part? still nothing to worry about, most have been there too.
A results section would probably end up looking like the diary section anyway.
The over paid editors would have to be even more on their toes about straying from the post.
Then they'd need a raise.

Cheers
Bruce S
 

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Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#22)
by wooferhound (tim((NoSpamAt))wooferhound.com) on Tue May 27th, 2008 at 08:56:49 AM MST
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That's It ,  Thank You so much !!
W o o f -={(

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Re: Lets write some articles for the FAQs Section (3.00 / 0) (#29)
by SparWeb (sparweb at ANTISPAM_hotmail_com) on Wed May 28th, 2008 at 09:28:17 AM MST
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http://www.otherpower.com/images/scimages/4378/Battery_Charging_HomePowerMag.pdf
Steven Fahey
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