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by Mrcoolabah1au » Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:48 am
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whoa! SS fasteners on electrical?? Surely not!! I thought only brass or aluminium is recommended due to the pathetic ability of stainless to transfer...
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Last post by supersparky Thu Oct 11, 2018 9:54 pm
Power Pack / Jump Starter to suit Diesel
by Lance » Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:27 pm
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I'm looking for a jump start park to suit a Diesel.
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perfect, thanks! ;)
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Last post by bagmaker Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:24 pm
Broken panel
by Dibsy » Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:41 pm
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Found a 120 folding panel the other day . Dragged it home hooked it up and bingo works a treat . Don’t chuck em away people .
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Found a 120 folding panel the other day . Dragged it home hooked it up and bingo works a treat . Don’t chuck em away people .
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Last post by T1 Terry Mon Oct 08, 2018 2:02 pm
Polished panels
by Dibsy » Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:07 am
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Well yesterday I polished all the panels . Not to bad when ya got a power polisher . And Terry I don’t mean a floor polisher . Yea I can hear those...
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Was there a bit of very light scattered cloud? If you were near water it will have an even greater effect. I've seen 125% plus output from the roof...
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Last post by T1 Terry Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:06 pm
LEDs vs TV signal
by Greynomad » Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:30 am
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A question primarily for T1, but open for any suggestions, as others may be experiencing similar problems:
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I've had to fit a number of filters around the bus.
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Last post by jon_d Sat Oct 06, 2018 8:41 pm
A word of warning regarding some of the battery systems coming on the market
by T1 Terry » Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:52 pm
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This was posted over on the AEVA forum regarding a Jump on the band wagon battery storage provider who claimed they were using super capacitors in...
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Agree T1,
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Last post by Greynomad Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:14 am
PL solar controller
by wazzaaaa » Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:29 pm
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Perhaps a silly question but my controller regulates state of charging by voltage it reads, it's voltage reading is different to battery actual...
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Brilliant Terry!!!!!
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Last post by wazzaaaa Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:05 pm
Lithium, Mixing Sinopoly LFP and Winston LFYP Cells??
by Firegirl54 » Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:15 pm
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Has anyone experience whether Sinopoly 100AH Cells can be successfully paralleled with Winston 90AH cells?
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and that is the perfect example of what I was referring to.
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Last post by T1 Terry Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:44 pm
Cleaning solar panels
by Rossp » Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:40 pm
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I have had my solar panels on my M/H roof for about 6 weeks, and was surprised at the amount of dust etc. they had collected in that time.
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fluidyne stirling... ;)
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Last post by bagmaker Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:51 pm
I need assistance on how to remove an Avida LED
by T1 Terry » Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:07 pm
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Hopefully someone here knows how to get the inside LED light out of the ceiling in a new Avida Esperance. I need to get into that part of the roof...
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That sounds good ...??? not...??? :?
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Last post by Vik351 Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:48 pm
Good and bad of bus batteries ?
by Dot » Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:19 pm
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Bus batteries need replacing so lay it on me guys, the good, the bad and the down right ugly. Recommendations please.
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A rough simplication: Divide RC by 3.
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Last post by Newcastle George Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:49 pm
Quantum Batteries ?
by Lance » Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:06 pm
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Only small scale as yet but who knows where it could lead.....
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So just press the release button😇😇😇
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Last post by Mrcoolabah1au Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:56 am
Solar regular
by Mrcoolabah1au » Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:17 am
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What the difference between a pl20 reg and a dingo 20/20 reg got a change to get One cheep of a mate not sure if there is any benefit in swapping the...
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60 amp MPPT units in parallel on this 10kW system because both the 80 amp units in the inverter and 60 amp add on units come out of the same factory...
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Last post by T1 Terry Sun Jul 01, 2018 1:05 pm
battery advancement
by native pepper » Wed Jun 20, 2018 5:56 am
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We may be about to see another revolution in batteries, have mentioned before about the potential for graphene as an energy storage system and now it...
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Nothing like doing research into new battery technology and discovering what you thought was the ultimate, was not. Was looking at some youtube...
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Last post by native pepper Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:13 pm
Lithium installs on the Sabbath!
by BruceS » Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:57 pm
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Had a quick look around today at the local chaps workshop doing LiFePO4 installs.
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In Wilbor I had a Selectronic inverter and on standby it used nothing, A couple of years ago I bought a new tv at Winton while on a trip to...
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Last post by Vik351 Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:46 pm
Victron MPPT smartsolar 100/50
by Mickconnolly » Tue May 29, 2018 1:44 pm
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Hi all
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We only ban the ones that report posts!!
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Last post by T1 Terry Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:17 am
Alternators alternating!! How to...?
by Mickconnolly » Wed May 23, 2018 10:36 pm
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Oooouuuuu!!! I must have been lucky... it’s disconnected and I think most of the smoke is still inside!!! Mind you I did take the batteries out first🤪
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Last post by Mickconnolly Tue May 29, 2018 10:11 pm
How flexible is the most flexible solar panel.
by Mickconnolly » Sun May 20, 2018 8:23 pm
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Hi all
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Maybe these will offer a whole new world of solar charging, but I reckon they wouldn't be cheap
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Last post by T1 Terry Thu May 24, 2018 3:11 pm
Aluminium cased LFP cells
by grizzzman » Sun May 06, 2018 9:59 am
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I am seeing an increased number of these cells. Is this to keep them from expanding? Or more likely better cooling the last one I saw had plastic...
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Thanks Terry good info!
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Last post by grizzzman Sun May 20, 2018 5:05 am
1200ahr LiFePo4 system for car sound system
by Wilbor » Sun May 06, 2018 4:59 pm
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Have a go at this 1200 amp hour Lithium system for a sound system in a van in Europe somewhere. 300ahr cells, no apparent strapping and look, there...
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and can actually increases pressure with each reflection
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Last post by jon_d Tue May 15, 2018 7:38 pm
12 volt portable fridge
by Kappy » Sun May 06, 2018 10:13 am
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I have a cheap but handy 60 litre Misho 12/240 fridge that give me a headache.
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Thanks
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Last post by Kappy Tue May 08, 2018 6:30 am
Lithium location
by bobakers » Sat Apr 28, 2018 4:21 pm
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Hi all
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Hi Terry
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:07 pm
Here's one to think about, charging from the alternator
by T1 Terry » Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:36 am
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It's all about the cable size, connections used and how well they were installed. The issue is the modern day smart alternator control that drops the...
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How many times do people have to be told : Crimp, do not solder! :)
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Last post by T1 Terry Sat Apr 28, 2018 4:58 pm
Panel size
by nedskelly » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:51 pm
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If that link works can somebody tell me if I am correct in deciphering the stats.... it is a 12V 200W panel
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Turns out it wasn't free so I left him to it. Thanks for the help
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Last post by nedskelly Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:26 pm
Mixing solar panels
by El Gringo » Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:37 pm
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Well a while ago I got some household solar panels for a really good price, nice quality and all, should suit my 24v system OK.
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William here, I assume you are talking at me from your quote ?
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