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24VDC using two 12VDC batteries
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill K Jun 19, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Can an HF kit be connected to a 12V battery, then a second HF kit be connected to a second 12V battery, then the two batteries connected in series to yield a 24 VDC system ? Will each battery be…Continue
Harbor Freight 1200/3200 Watt Inverter shut off
Started this discussion. Last reply by Renewable Ray Jun 13, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
The user guide indicates a low voltage alarm at 10.5VDC on the battery, with an automatic shut off at 10.0VDC. Another thread indicates battery damage will occur below 11.9-12.0 VDC. Is the HF…Continue
24VDC 425 watt microwave
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill K Jun 14, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I have two of the 45 watt HF kits. If I set each of these up as set in the manual ... solar panels connected to the battery (32 AH) ... and then connect the negative post of battery 1 to the positive…Continue
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Mike Chinnock replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries"Hillbillie Thank you very much for that great reply. I'm just getting interested in solar and from my view it provides energy where the fossil fuels are not available, and power company is not doing its thing. For me survival in an unfriendly…"
W.R. Wahlquist replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries"Mr. Gene well put and to the point. I would only add that any brush type motor, skill saw or drill will run on near any wave form as well and infact run well on high voltage D.C..We ran them straight from an automotive alternator by removing…"
Hillbilly Gene replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries"Hi Mike,
To answer your first question: yes, the batteries can be arranged in a series/parallel configuration for a 24-volt bank with each battery being charged by a separate HF kit. It’s not recommended for the reasons given, but…"
W.R. Wahlquist replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries"
Mr. Gene sure does nice drawings! And is correct."
Mike Chinnock replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries"Hillbilliey that is exactly what I had in mind. While it is an academic question, as I do not have this knowledge stored, it also has a purpose. I am very, very new to this solar stuff and the HF kits seem like a way to experiment and seek…"
Hillbilly Gene replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries"Hi Mike,
Here is what you propose, as I understand it:
Yes, each charge controller will safely and separately regulate its respective battery. That respective battery will also control the front DC outputs of that charge…"
W.R. Wahlquist replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries" You most definitely can run two 12 volt batteries in series and charge them independently, delco built alternators that were 12 volt with an independent transformer to power or charge the second battery. It eliminated the old…"
Raymond Dias replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries"Once you put the batteries in series they are no longer 12 volt. Unless what you plan to do is charge them seperately then disconnect the charge controllers before putting them in series.
If you try to use 12v equipment on a battery bank that…"
W.R. Wahlquist replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries" I don't think Ray understood, or I don't?
I interpet the question as can I charge 24 volts using the two kits, and you definitely can as they are, adding nothing. If you put one controllers 12 output to one…"
Raymond Dias replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC using two 12VDC batteries"short answer is no that won't work. When you series the batteries together the HF controllers will see it as a 24v battery and either they will burn out or just have a fault. Might just blow a fuse. If you are going 24v then you need a setup…"
Mike Chinnock posted a discussion24VDC using two 12VDC batteries
Can an HF kit be connected to a 12V battery, then a second HF kit be connected to a second 12V battery, then the two batteries connected in series to yield a 24 VDC system ? Will each battery be regulated independently by the HF controller (If this is even possible)?See More
Mike Chinnock replied to Norm Caron's discussion First test of my emergency solar backup"What is your battery bank configuration currently ?
Are you using a 12V inverter ?
How many panels at what rating ?
how long was the extension cord ?
Did she get to watch the entire episode, or did it shut off before it finished ?
How many cups in…"
Bill K replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC 425 watt microwave"Funny you should mention this "trend", Ray, although I'm not an avid camper, over the last month or so, I've been building...what Judy and I like to call "The Bug Out Vehicle"....it's the new Pony in the…"
Renewable Ray replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC 425 watt microwave"This must be a trend, I will be in the sticks this weekend and I am not even taking a propane stove. Microwave only. Sounds like a new group here...."Microwave Camp Cooking""
Mike Chinnock replied to Mike Chinnock's discussion 24VDC 425 watt microwave"Great information Bill, thank you. I am now a believer. I will use the vehicle battery and a HF 1200/3200 inverter to run the microwave when I need to cook. The soar panel kit and 32AH 12VDC batteries wil be used for lighting, charging small…"
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