alt.energy.homepower

wmbjkREMOVE@ wrote in
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> 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.

yeah I've read that a few times. Quality advice there

> 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/.

I think the same function can be had via the xantrex c series charge
controller LCD monitor. I have a c35 that does equalization and other
nifty functions, and according to the lit the LCD display keeps track of
a number of charge/usage variables .. Thats one on the list of things to
get here pretty soon.


SO im thinking that LCD option on the charge controller should do those
same functions.. unless I'm totally out to lunch :)


>
> Wayne