... With no personal experience, I can not recommend any (except Rustrak strip recorders), but the units at http://www.alliedelec.com/Catalog/pf.aspx?FN=99.pdf...
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Jeff
limodriverjp
Jun 1, 2008 8:39 pm
My Apollo T-80 logs everything for me. My old C-60 would keep track of what you got in a day or when you reset the log part and gave you a running log from the...
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Mart Hale
mart85
Jun 1, 2008 10:27 pm
Hi, Ok I see that here. http://www.wholesalesolar.com/products.folder/controller-folder/ApolloT80.ht ml That looks very nice that it does all the work...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 1, 2008 10:28 pm
Yout t-80 will track what your wind gen puts out, but not any other sources of charging. I use the trimetric to monitor everything in and out of my batteries,...
1562
Browne Altman
elrodqfudp
Jun 2, 2008 2:27 am
I have been using the unit at this site: http://www.paktrakr.com/. It monitors your battery usage by tracking current in and out arther than the voltage. It is...
1563
Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 2, 2008 2:31 am
does it just monitor amps, or does it track amp hours? hall effect, huh? hmm... sounds easier than shunts. Steve Spence http://www.green-trust.org Sign up for...
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Mart Hale
mart85
Jun 2, 2008 12:20 pm
That looks very interesting, can it do higher than 12V? My batteriest get up to 14- 16V. Thanks! _____ From: axialflux@yahoogroups.com...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 2, 2008 12:28 pm
What kind of batteries do you have? most should never get over 14.4 volts during charging. the trimetric from bogart can do up to 48 volts with a adapter. ...
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David G. LeVine
dlevine144@...
Jun 2, 2008 12:33 pm
... It is, take a look at the Tamura part at http://www.tamuracorp.com/clientuploads/pdfs/engineeringdocs/L01ZXXXS05.pdf, about $15-$20, good for up to 600...
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Mart Hale
mart85
Jun 2, 2008 12:59 pm
I have semi batteries :) I get them for $10.00 and then recondition them. They pack a punch for power. I a going to load test them to compare them to my golf...
1568
Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 2, 2008 1:00 pm
They won't last long, but for the price, I guess you can't go wrong. Steve Spence http://www.green-trust.org Sign up for our newsletter at ...
1569
Kirk McLoren
kirkmcloren
Jun 2, 2008 1:56 pm
BoBottom half of page http://www.redrok.com/ev.htm Bobbttom half of page...
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jerry freedomev
freedomev
Jun 2, 2008 5:21 pm
Hi kirk and All, ... This an electronic version of a contactor controller it seems. I think they are wrong as they still need full voltage Fets or IGBTs . But...
1571
charlieknox
Jun 10, 2008 5:48 pm
I am interested in assessing the wind energy potential at a remote site. Any suggestions of wind speed monitoring/logging equipment folks have used that is...
1572
David Aitcheson
kb3efs
Jun 10, 2008 9:56 pm
Charlie, #1 How much of a budget do you have? http://www.aat-solutions.com/ http://www.nrgsystems.com/ http://www.thewindpower.net/index_en.php ...
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David G. LeVine
dlevine144@...
Jun 10, 2008 9:57 pm
... Not exactly, but take a look at http://www.newark.com/lascar and see if their USB data loggers will help. That with a PM anemometer would be pretty good. ...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 10, 2008 10:04 pm
A AIR X makes a nice wind monitor and a ah meter like the pentametric will let you do data logging. http://www.bogartengineering.com/pentametric.htm Steve...
1575
charlieknox
Jun 10, 2008 10:28 pm
So if a Sunny Boy inverter enables an ARE 442 to be grid tied, what is different about an axial flux, Piggott-style turbine that keeps a Sunny Boy from...
1576
Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 10, 2008 10:38 pm
I don't have an answer for you on that question. Steve Spence http://www.green-trust.org Sign up for our newsletter at http://www.green-trust.org/newsletter/...
1577
charlieknox
Jun 10, 2008 10:47 pm
Well, here's part 2 of my question: If the Sunny Boy works with the ARE 442, what is different about the axial flux turbine (relatice to the ARE442) that makes...
1578
kenssurplus
Jun 10, 2008 11:01 pm
Hi All, I am a new member to the group. I have run my 10 ft diameter 12 volt axial flux wind genny for about 3 months. Everyday I have a nice breeze that...
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Dan Fink
danbob88
Jun 11, 2008 3:09 pm
Hi Charlie --- The ARE 442 for non-islanding (no battery bank) grid tie uses an SMA WindyBoy, not a SunnyBoy. These inverters don't even turn on until they...
1580
thorthesailor
Jun 12, 2008 1:15 am
Transformers are designed for specific frequencies, and tend to overheat when used above or below those frequencies. Any 50/60Hz transformers you use would...
1581
arthurok
arthurok_2000
Jun 12, 2008 10:47 am
iron core transformers can be designed to work at very low frequencies 25hz isnt very hard to do ... From: thorthesailor To:...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 12, 2008 11:02 am
It's simpler and more efficient to wire the axial flux for the voltage you need, instead of trying to step it up with an add on transformer. Steve Spence ...
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Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 12, 2008 3:31 pm
What is a small island that depends on diesel for electricity and fresh water to do when emerging super economies can outbid for every available drop of oil?...
1584
Dave Cochran
dakaratcapti...
Jun 12, 2008 4:02 pm
Gathering bits and pieces here to build my first smallish prototype AF alternator (will bring it to full scale this fall after our move down south). Is there...
1585
Steve Spence
sspence65
Jun 12, 2008 4:05 pm
35 turns of dual 14g, with 9 coils and 12 magnets will output approximately 1000 watts (12vdc) at 650 rpm. 72 turns of single 14g will output the same wattage...
1586
dem45133
Jun 12, 2008 6:25 pm
Steve, are you really expecting $10/gal here in the States? A small island economy is one thing, but it at least lends itself to alt E. What about rural...
1587
dem45133
Jun 12, 2008 6:26 pm
Hello Steve Is this to say also that 18 coils and 24 magnets would be 2000wt/24vt/650 rpm at 144 dual or 48 volt at 144 single? And therefore be around 1000...
