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    Re: Outback Batteries

    Thanks for the info :D still looking around.. not sure when I'll be able to upgrade either.. Piggy bank is feeling slim right now :roll:
  2. Re: Best way to wire in inverter to breaker panel?

    Seems to be a forum favorite... I'd buy one...

    http://www.solar-electric.com/misoclchco.html

    I love all Midnite stuff, I don't however care for the looks of them, but looks doesn't matter, it's...
  3. Re: Best way to wire in inverter to breaker panel?

    I'm with Vic, I think there are better options, but my XW hasn't given me any greif... just another side of the coin...
  4. Thread: Gas

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    Re: Gas

    Boom -- haaaa just kidding dill. Now lets get those panels mounted!!
  5. Re: Final shopping list! - 48v off grid system

    Sorry for the delay, been stuck on a new forum about snow guns (to make snow). I'll snag those tomorrow and post. Basically its all connected internally to a bus. 2 strings connect and I'm using 1...
  6. Re: Controlling the Xantrex XW6048 with customer controller

    Perhaps RandomJoe will chime in as I PM'd him quite some time ago about his monitoring setup (similar idea but just listening in this regard)

    "I just noticed you list a Xantrex XW in your sig,...
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    Re: Pearls from the Past

    Hey I live by that! Woo MN! ;)
  8. Thread: Gas

    by TheBackRoads
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    Gas

    Hey All,

    Dill and I were talking and wondering... "How much hydrogen can a pair of batteries give off when charged at a 10% rate? I'd be curious to know too since ALL of my batteries aren't vented...
  9. Re: Final shopping list! - 48v off grid system

    I love that box, it's so easy to use. I can take more pictures of it if requested!
  10. Re: Setting up Gen Auto Start on series connected Trace SW4048's

    Sorry to see ya leave 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes' (mosquitoes) haha :p
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    Re: Outback Batteries

    Well, say they are Odyssey brand, how do they stack up against the rest? I know this is all relative, but I don't want to buy bottom of the barrel AGM batteries 2nd time around (first real set). :D
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    Re: Outback Batteries

    Yeah, sorry, just comparing to entry level Universal battery. Cheaper than Concorde tho.
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    Outback Batteries

    Does anyone have experience with the 'new to me' Outback batteries? Cost is higher per AH than say a 4D battery but the form factor is slightly appealing.
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  14. Re: Toured the Florida Solar Energy Center yesterday

    That's so cool. I know where I should have gone to school/found a job :roll:
  15. Re: Off Grid Power Metering and Monitoring Panel

    How do all these sensors interface to the "power" do you have CT's? Or is just power the device enough?
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    Re: Feels like there is a problem... but

    Remote Temp Sensor? Are these 2 separate systems/ battery banks?
  17. Re: Could my Bobcat drive a hydraulic generator?

    Couldn't you use the hydraulic pump to run a PTO type gen that would then have the regulation vs just pump coupled to a gen head? Obviously not a cheap option, but sometimes nice to have options.. ...
  18. Re: Could my Bobcat drive a hydraulic generator?

    Coot, what about PTO driven generators? Same idea no?
  19. Re: Questions addressing small scale power generation

    like this? http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57405902-76/altaeros-balloon-boosts-wind-turbine-power/
  20. Re: Could my Bobcat drive a hydraulic generator?

    I'm with cariboocoot, but depending on what type of bobcat you have, it might not be that difficult if you're mechanically/welding inclined.
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