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by grandads_shed
Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: Batteries and Battery Experiments
Topic: Life of Lead Acid Batteries
Replies: 20
Views: 69555

Re: Life of Lead Acid Batteries

thanks troy ,, i have ordered one, will see how it go on some old 22ah batts that i have, the plates are good in them ,, they just had not been charged for a few years before i got them
by grandads_shed
Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:09 pm
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: DYI solar scooter from store boughtazor eco smart metro
Replies: 3
Views: 10015

Re: DYI solar scooter from store boughtazor eco smart metro

it can be done with ""lead acid battery"" but if useing lithium or lifepo or lo-ion then its another thing altogether .. these would need to be charged with their proper type of charger, that will need a inverter to bring up the volts and give AC currant at 120 or 240v depending on what country you ...
by grandads_shed
Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: GTI laws and regulations
Replies: 3
Views: 10046

Re: GTI laws and regulations

By random chance, someone I ran into today actually knew the answer. My local utility company only wants permit/inspections if you plan on selling power back to the grid and not mind with these lower watt GTIs offsetting your bill. So i'll keep going without worry of guys knocking on my door, but i...
by grandads_shed
Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Off Grid Living Discussions
Topic: Heating With Waste Oil - Babington Burner Nozzles
Replies: 10
Views: 30043

Re: Heating With Waste Oil - Babington Burner Nozzles

most people dont use a nozzle, just a quarter inch copper pipe, it works ok because the pipe is above the flames
by grandads_shed
Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Off Grid Living Discussions
Topic: finding land for offgrid + costs
Replies: 3
Views: 12143

Re: finding land for offgrid + costs

thanks m8 ,, over here in the uk, if the authorities found out they would tell you you cant live there because its not a registered for living in and end up getting a court order against you to move you out ,, to many laws over here, there is a law that can be used to stop you doing anything ,, i go...
by grandads_shed
Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: Off Grid Living Discussions
Topic: finding land for offgrid + costs
Replies: 3
Views: 12143

finding land for offgrid + costs

troy m8 ,, as you know i watch all of your vids and look forward to them everyday, they remind me of the days i used to live on a boat in the uk,, 18years i lived on the rivers with minimal money to spend so i can relate to most of what you do ,, ok the questions ,, how did you find the plot of land...
by grandads_shed
Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: Batteries and Battery Experiments
Topic: Life of Lead Acid Batteries
Replies: 20
Views: 69555

Re: Life of Lead Acid Batteries

interesting post ,, i was wondering if any one has one of these .. do they work ?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Pulse-Desulfator-for-lead-acid-batteries-Deep-Cycle-AGM-GEL-12v-24v-36v-48v-/350952270694?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Battery_Chargers&hash=item51b662ab66" onclick="window.open(this.href);return ...
by grandads_shed
Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:11 am
Forum: Batteries and Battery Experiments
Topic: Solar battery charging/LED setup
Replies: 11
Views: 36100

Re: Solar battery charging/LED setup

i would never put any batteries in a freezer ,, the formation of ice is water and will drain a battery
by grandads_shed
Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: Off Grid Living Discussions
Topic: Heating With Waste Oil - Babington Burner Nozzles
Replies: 10
Views: 30043

Re: Heating With Waste Oil - Babington Burner Nozzles

homebrewpower
did you know that the link on your web-site to the solar panels for only 44p per watt do not work ?? ebay says that the user name do not exist,
by grandads_shed
Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: Off Grid Living Discussions
Topic: Heating With Waste Oil - Babington Burner Nozzles
Replies: 10
Views: 30043

Re: Heating With Waste Oil - Babington Burner Nozzles

techman -- i did wonder if you had ever looked into making one of these oil burners , and why you didn't use one outside of your home to heat water and use that hot water to heat radiators indoors,,
people are using quarter inch copper pipe to make the nozzle ,,