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RE: 24 VOLT SOLAR BATTERY BANK - How To Wire It Up - Wiring Charts Included
for some reason the video won't play.
the last one did.
I haven't changed a thing.
just checked..
'YOUTUBE UPDATE On My Lock OUT - The Homestead Videos WILL NOT STOP!"
works...this one doesn't.
If 24v is better than 12...is 48 better than 24? in general is more voltage better than less?
Yes, 48 is better and more efficient that 24. Most homes with large systems are 48 because of this fact...but it cost a lot more usually in buying a battery bank that large. 16 batteries or more for the maximum effectiveness.
As you might recall I'm currently remodeling an old (1972) houseboat. I intend for it to be a 'bug out boat'....a 'homestead of last resort'...as such it'll have as many solar panels (flexible) and batteries as I can afford. Electricly powered propulsion of course.
As such...this kinda thing is VERY interesting to me. When it comes time to buy batteries and such...I might actually have a clue.
Yeah, go with the AGM's, I can speak from experience that they have no maintenance issues. DON'T BUY THEM FROM A RETAILER...they will charge you a lot of money. Check out AGM options online like ebay with good reviews. These Vmax batteries had excellent reviews and were a lot cheaper than others I found through dealers.
I had AGM (or at least sealed and maint. free,) on my truck. It carried 4. I tried Gel and that was an expensive flop.
I'd rather go with a higher energy density than lead acid (AGM is that too)...I've been reading about several new technologies that are 'any day now'...zinc/air for example.
Supposed to be much lighter, much cheaper and much more powerful.
Took a few minutes but it is playing now.
yup...me too..then it played halfway then stopped.
me thinks DTube has some problems?
It always seems to work better after a few hours of being up....I may open an account at Vimeo.
reckon DTube has growing pains?
Probably. I added a VIMEO option. Will do both from now on...wish I had a faster connection out here.