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because I would not run a whole house on it. https://otherpower.com/steamengine.html more this one is what I am thinking about |
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To Add: In several of the 13? hurricanes we lived thru in the Key's 20yrs ago We gained some insights. 1)Diesel tops for gen-sets, boats, vehicles BUT you need to understand your resupply chain and consumption. The state, county & FEMA set delivery schedules and priorities. #1, all fuels went to LEO's, FD's and medical facilities, then to food services like grocery store gen-sets. The same rules for gas & LP. If you want the fuel, understand your use rates and plan a large supply. 2)Solar has become the #1 but it isn't economical on a small scale. Again build at least 50% over your max usage and for the battery bank as big as you can, w/ a stand-alone diesel gen-set. 3)for small operations like a camp(under 500sqft?) there are good wind generator kits and battery packs that will keep the lights lit and modest charging abilities for tools and communications. Also well as on-site back-up to solar when the sun doesn't shine. Remember the wind blows at nite.. My $00.0002 PS: For the hardcorp preppers,, wind generators don't make noise.. |
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I have been near a couple with 2-3ft blades and they seemed near soundless,, OR maybe my hearing is as bad as the g-kids whisper to me :D |
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I was quoting post 774 above. The before before pix didn't follow the quote. Also, the price for replacement was almost identical. The lead-acid were still good for another year or so, but the market has been kind to me and I was fed up with the maintenance. |
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for the OCD "I need more depth of coverage"
Wind turbines and solar-pannels can be augmented with a water-wheel system. :lifter Water-wheel charging with a car alternator. The key is to use a drive wheel that is signifacantly larger than the pully on the alternator, like a 30+ inch bike rim? https://www.google.com/search?client...sclient=psy-ab Extended Use: rig a pump so the the generated power pumps water back up to your hooch :munchin |
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Also, I know you won't need as many amp hours with lithium compared to lead acid.... Are those 12v /50amp hour lithiums? |
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And, since we put in 4 new Simpliphi batteries I figured that they were 12v but they are each 48v. (My solar guy rattles off numbers like I actually speak his language.) Each is 75 Ah for a total of 300 Ah. They each weigh about 78 pounds. They cost about $2500 each. (The total replacement price doesn't look the same at first, but the labor to install 24 batts is a lot more than to install 4. ;) ) |
24 lead acid batteries is a metric buttload of maintenance.
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Lithium batteries will be more expensive, but it’s the trade off in maintenance and power cycles ( typically rated over 2000 full discharges, you kill lead acid batteries very quickly doing that) and draw capabilities that you’re paying for. I bought a few 108Ah batteries for replacing failed 6V 70Ah deep cycle batteries in my travel trailer. They were from Costco and cost about $700 each. They only weigh 28lbs so are easily removed for theft prevention. Also found a few smaller 20Ah units for running radios and the grill when outside away from an outlet so I don’t have to run a generator. The smaller ones can be found with little searching. Solar is great but expensive initially. BEWARE (for those who don’t know) if going with the sales pitch from your local HD, many systems are being sold with no capability to generate power unless there is power on your incoming lines already. So if the power goes out, they are worthless as backup. The issue is around meeting code and protecting linemen doing repairs. Then installing the right power inverter that those companies don’t sell. It’s just stupid. But there’s a bunch of wall flowers out there feeling good about themselves for doing this type of install. If you’ve got running water near by, then it’s the Gold Standard for self sufficient power. Battery bank is still typically needed for surge loads, but a water wheel running continuously, even a small one, will make a lot of power over time. G2 |
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Just rummaging around the garage today...
The “instructions” paper came out of that brand new butt pack which is probably from the ‘70s or ‘80s...:cool: And a few books and new knife still in package from the wayback machine. :lifter ETA: Man, this day just keeps getting better and better - last picture! |
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