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by Solar98632
Fri Aug 19, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: Inverter Technologies :Specifically Voltage
Replies: 3
Views: 15587

Inverter Technologies :Specifically Voltage

I have 3 inverters. 1 the yet to 400 pure sign rated at 110 vac And 2 harbor freight units rated at 115 vac What is the difference? VOLTAGES! I can run my washer off either my 5kw or 2kw units.it might glitch but it will spin up. How ever on my yeti 400 it's rated at 110. Question ? Does voltage mak...
by Solar98632
Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: We Are Solar and Wind Powered
Replies: 6
Views: 25810

Re: We Are Solar and Wind Powered

I would like to post an update: We have en using our wind turbine for a while now. We have brought in 253 watts once and that was due to some gusty winds. We are now adding to our battery bank. I noticed an odd thing with our charge controller. I guess MPPt units are a tad touchy as to with other ch...
by Solar98632
Wed May 18, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: We Are Solar and Wind Powered
Replies: 6
Views: 25810

Re: We Are Solar and Wind Powered

I would like to talk about a weakness no one seems to talk about in MPPT controllers. Well with regards to wind turbines. I have noticed on days where winds are fluctuating between 0 an 15 mph, it appears that MPPT controllers have a hard time. Yesterday was just such a day. While we are breaking in...
by Solar98632
Sat May 14, 2016 12:44 am
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: We Are Solar and Wind Powered
Replies: 6
Views: 25810

Re: We Are Solar and Wind Powered

We got the system up and running, well sorta, it seems that after putting it up, the wind has all but vanished, what Video I got on You Tube of it Working was from a few rare blasts we got that had lasted 1 minute each. it seems that the "Nacelle". "Beeps" These beeps seem to indicate that there is ...
by Solar98632
Mon May 09, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: We Are Solar and Wind Powered
Replies: 6
Views: 25810

Re: We Are Solar and Wind Powered

I think I can safely rule out the First Picture as it is not "Black"
by Solar98632
Mon May 09, 2016 1:45 pm
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: We Are Solar and Wind Powered
Replies: 6
Views: 25810

Re: We Are Solar and Wind Powered

I am unable to Post the Pictures of the 2 charge controllers.
It comes with one but there are 2 different styles.

And Who knows it may not be any of these Shown?
a Third Charge controller does not match the description of a "black" MPPT Charge Controller
by Solar98632
Mon May 09, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: We Are Solar and Wind Powered
Replies: 6
Views: 25810

We Are Solar and Wind Powered

:o We are Now Officially to be wind and solar powered with less of dependence on the PUD Grid. :o As you know my family has been hard at work creating our own grid. We Just recently Purchased a 400 watt wind turbine. which will tie us over until we can afford the 1,000 watt unit that we really want....
by Solar98632
Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:04 am
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: Super Poor Man's Wind Turbine
Replies: 7
Views: 32412

Re: Super Poor Man's Wind Turbine

Update, Wind turbine has all but seized.
The shaft has rusted.
by Solar98632
Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: I have become Serious Now
Replies: 14
Views: 66708

Re: I have become Serious Now

I want to say one thing about this inverter. it is a hard worker. We also have to hit 10 to 14 amps on the DC side to start charging so if we are running 50 watts or 3.3 amps. we have to hit 12 amps or 180 watts to break even. at 14 amps or 210 watts we start charging. Our panels are 225 on a good d...
by Solar98632
Sat Mar 12, 2016 12:39 am
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: I have become Serious Now
Replies: 14
Views: 66708

Re: I have become Serious Now

I really like the battery level indicator,it is very sensitive and shows you the real power you have to use. I also like it because it because it took the guess work out of wondering how much power I have left. I know it is not pure sine .but it gets the job done. i will need to do an over night tes...