alt.energy.homepower

On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:28:36 -0600, z wrote:

>I'll do some more research. As much as I'd
>love to do it 'right' i'm on a pretty serious budget so thats the bottom
>line.
>
>The 2v batteries i've seen just looking around on the web look like
>they'd kick some ass, but i'd be impossible for me to buy enough to build
>12 volts with the cash I have on hand.

Here's a good battery FAQ
/Batteries/ I see that the
author has already responded personally to some of your questions.
Bottom line: one can reasonably compare batteries by cost per lifetime
amp-hour. Making the best choice depends on your application, shipping
costs, tolerance or desire for less/more frequent replacement and
maintenance, confidence in your ability to prevent chronic
undercharging, future expansion considerations, etc. Since many owners
of new setups can't be sure about some of those questions, the
low-cost option of T105s is a popular and successful choice. No matter
which battery you choose, if your budget allows then I'd recommend
adding a proper battery monitor such as
/ . Here's a link to the
user's manual /web/id/72/.

Wayne