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Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard
Started this discussion. Last reply by Big Moe Apr 2. 55 Replies 1 Like
This is a side note. It is not solar, but I am going to use my array to keep it charged. It is my newest toy ( I've not said that outloud around my wife yet but we know it is) It is called Lectric…Continue
Tags: US, electricar, car, electric, leopard
Lights from the Harbor Freight Kits for sale.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Randy Dees Jul 20, 2012. 27 Replies 0 Likes
Hello ALL, This is the second installment of my clearence sale. I am selling some of the extra 5w 12v lights that come with the harbor freight kits. These are the cfl lights that come with the panel…Continue
Harbor Freight Controllers for sale
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Lypowy Aug 6, 2012. 76 Replies 1 Like
Hello All,I'm starting to clean out some of my unused equipment. If you would like a stock controller with the wire bundle (the one that has the two clamps and the multiple ended charger ends) I have…Continue
Tags: controllers, freight, harbor
The Winds of Change... Part 2
Started Apr 29, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
The winds are a blowing at my project home again. Before I get to that I need to let everyone know.. My traveling for work has been more aggressive that I first thought it would be... So I've been on…Continue
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Big Moe replied to dave simmon's discussion Remote Switch is it doable??"Hello Dave,
Yep, the switch is the way to go. The solenoid had issues with constant use.
Moe"
Big Moe replied to Hillbilly Gene's discussion Analog Meters"Hello,
Good idea on the refacing of the meter. I will work that out without an issue.
I see on the digital meter that it the max is 33 vdc . Does the analog meters have the same type of restrictions? This is an area…"
Big Moe replied to dave simmon's discussion Remote Switch is it doable??"Hello Dave,
There was a discussion about this very topic back in 2011. Read this thread about the subject. As you will see there was a few different methods tried. Read all the way to the end before you try anything. You will see…"
Big Moe replied to Hillbilly Gene's discussion Analog Meters"Hello Gene,
This is a bit off topic for solar but still engages the heart of the post. I'm in need of a meter to measure amps being drawn on my leopard. The original meter does not function any longer. The state of charge meter has…"
Big Moe replied to ryan r's discussion Question About the Battery Bank for the Experts to Answer."Hello Gene,
That is a cool meter... thank you for the lead. I see that Northern Arizona wind and sun has them for $152. It may be time to add one of these, that is some good info to know about your battery bank at a glance.
Moe"
Big Moe replied to Thomas Matica's discussion Adding Batteries to the System"Hello Thomas,
You will want to match them as close as possible. When you add them together in series or paralell they all become one battery. Think of each battery as a cell in your battery bank. So all cells must be equal. …"
Big Moe replied to Thomas Matica's discussion Modified HF Inverter/External Fuses"Good move... it looks like a better idea overall.
Moe"
Big Moe replied to ladyhawk's discussion Good cheap digital display?"Hello,
These are not the cheapest, but they are the ones I use for my wind generators. I like the easy to read displays and they read both voltage and amps.
They also have them on Amazon.
Moe"
Big Moe replied to alvin bell's discussion Charging Question in the group Installing your new Harbor Freight 45 watt solar kit"Hello Alvin,
I would disconnect the battery and charge it with a regular charger to get it up to full power. This will put you at a good starting point.
As for the HF controller, what is the output of the controller on the battery side…"
Big Moe replied to JJ Odom's discussion HF lights in the group Installing your new Harbor Freight 45 watt solar kit"I have about 25 of the units on two circuits in my barn. They are on three way switches... no issues.
Moe"
Big Moe replied to dave simmon's discussion Tiger Claw or Harbor Freight or any other resonable priced Inverter"Hello,
I'm late to the game when it comes to replying to this question. But I'm jumping in anyway.
Before you purchase an inverter to hook into a system that will run the bulk of your appliances I would look more long term. The tiger claw…"
Big Moe commented on Dale Marshall's photo
1.2kw Charging POWER !
"Sweet looking! It looks like you have it rolling Dale. Coming on in...the Springtime sun !!! I'm sure you were not seeing that over the winter.
Moe"
Big Moe replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Hello,
That is a very open question. I would start with the controller. Does it have a USB port so you can monitor it in real time? If so you will have your answer right away.
Since I am not sure how your system is…"
wnij replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"hey moe. welcome back to the ev highway.my chevy S10E died in my driveway last month and i can't find anyone in my area to help.sebring fl.some times you would have to press the gas peddle a few times to go.now no go.i have a tow bar for…"
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Random Ramblings
Posted on August 2, 2011 at 1:49pm 9 Comments 1 Like
Hello All,
I decided I would try out the blog section. This is just a bunch of random thoughts I'm tossing out in the form of a letter. I've learned a bit this week and thought I would share.
First... I had my battery bank setup with bus bars. A guy in our maint. shop at work cut me some bars out of stainless bar stock. I drilled the needed holes at my shop at home and installed the bars. I thought it all was working very well. I was talking to another maint.…
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- At 3:38pm on July 6, 2011,
larry isaacs said… Big Moe, welcome to the forum. We welcome new ideas and projects. Pull up a chair and tell us your solar/wind plan(s).
Good Luck
Larry
- At 8:22pm on July 9, 2011,
RedZone133 said… Thanks for the comment about the combiner box.Your set up is awesome,I wouldn't have enough space on my little house to put up that many panels.HF must love to see you walk
in the door.LOL
- At 7:37pm on July 16, 2011, RedZone133 said…
- The panels are on sale again in Orlando...149.00 I'll have to wait until the next sale.Let us all know how the change over goes and give us some good details.Right now I'm happy w/ 12v system,but I'd like to see your results.
- At 9:15am on January 24, 2012,
Bill Van Datta said… Wow, Those are some serious batteries. Must have cost a small fortune. Nice set-up and installation. Have thought about wind turbine but don't think I am in a location that will ever produce enough power to make it worthwhile. Wind only blows less than (est) 10% that would make any turbine spin.
- At 11:40am on January 24, 2012, Big Moe said…
Hello and thank you Bill, I do love the batteries... It is hard to keep them full in the winter. I'm hoping the wind turbine will help in this area. We don't get massive wind, but I have a large open field behind my barn that funnels it in. If all works out I will be adding another 6 cells to the battery bank by the end of spring.
- At 9:13pm on July 14, 2012, Dorothy James Wesley said…
Moe, I just read: Topic 'Power questions from a Noob...' Yes... keep feeding us your experience, I for one need all the knowledge i can get... thanks
- At 1:47pm on August 12, 2012,
jpf said… hey Moe,
just wanting to check and see if you have any more controllers for sale?
it looks like mine has bit the dust and I need to replace it and I thought if you had anymore I would get a few.
thanks,
jpf
- At 6:21am on August 21, 2012, dave tedder said…
Hey Big Moe! Harbor Freight posted the blog article on Facebook and it's getting a lot of attention!
- At 7:00am on August 21, 2012,
Renewable Ray said… Hey Dave, do you have a link for that Facebook page so that members can find it a bit easier.
Thanks for posting!
- At 10:47am on August 21, 2012, Big Moe said…
Hello David,
That is great news... hopefully I don't have to be on Facebook to see it.
Moe
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