"Hello Johann,
Yep...I have carried a generator, but you still have to park while the batteries charge. You get 5 - 8 miles for every hour that you sit and charge.
This is why I'm experimenting with the trailer. It is…"
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Spring time = Battery Check
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dale Marshall May 28. 1 Reply 1 Like
Hello All,Just a reminder.. or information in case you didn't know. It is time to check acid level in your battery's cells. Acid will boil off as you charge the batteries, as you hear them bubbling…Continue
Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard
Started this discussion. Last reply by Big Moe 15 hours ago. 75 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
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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
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Johann replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Yes with an dino generator I meant gas generator.
My idea behind this was....
Charge the batteries with your array and if you run low on power going to or from work, to fire the generator up to extend your trip."
Big Moe replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Hello Johann,
I am not familiar with a Dino generator...unless you mean a gas generator. If that is the case then it is not a possibility for the Leper. There are several reasons... a few of which I will go over below.
Standard gas…"
Johann replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Just for curiosity.
Why didn't you install a dino generator to charge the batteries when they get low.
A generator would had been lighter and you could use the car for long distance driving.
The generator could be mounted on top of the car or…"
Big Moe replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"A new addition to the Leper...
That is right.... a trailer. I've been working on an idea of pulling a second bank of batteries when I'm going on longer trips. One that I can pull in a trailer and then drop the trailer…"
Big Moe replied to Erik Larsoni's discussion Noob on a mission -- run a swamp cooler for a 3-5 hours a day... in the group Installing your new Harbor Freight 45 watt solar kit"Hello Erik,
You are currently trying to run a marathon with one shoe. You are in need of stepping back and running the numbers to get where you want to be.
One battery, that is a starting battery, is not going to work,…"
Big Moe replied to dave simmon's discussion Isolated neutral on an inverter"Hello Doug,
Thank you for the clairficaton. That is a needed when we are dealing with electricity.
Moe"
Big Moe replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"I could afford a new electric car before I could afford to purchase a full set of those batteries.
but I will keep it in mind.
besides all of that I'm already laughing as I'm being passed (I'm not passing anyone at this point.)
Moe"
Dale Marshall replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"You could go with Edison batteries nickel iron....then laugh going past everyone
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Big Moe replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Update 1.2
I made it home !.. it was a longer commute that is for sure. It took me an hour longer each way. Now to qualify that.. I stopped on the way to work to have breakfast and plug in. Then on the way home I did the same thing but…"
Big Moe replied to Erik Larsoni's discussion Noob on a mission -- run a swamp cooler for a 3-5 hours a day... in the group Installing your new Harbor Freight 45 watt solar kit"Hello Erik,
You will find alot of discussions on the topic of batteries. The general accepted answer is that you should get two 6v golf cart batteries to start. You do need to switch to deep cycle batteries for sure. The standard car battery…"
Craig J replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"You had better pack a sandwich and eat at your desk or you might be calling AAA for a tow 70% of the way home! :)
Please keep posting your updates I enjoy them."
Renewable Ray replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Thanks, so I gotta know, did any employees take notice? And if so who was it? The tech type gear head guys or ...... the ladies?"
Big Moe replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Hello Ray,
I am going to connect the system to my laptop at lunch to view the actual state of charge. If I unplug it now it will say that it is full.. but will drop at a fast rate as you actually start using it. A full charge takes…"
Renewable Ray replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Thanks for the update Moe, so how long does it take to get that complete 70% while charging at work? Can we go to lunch or do you have to stay charging the whole day?"
Big Moe replied to Big Moe's discussion Not Solar... But it is Electric! The Lectric Leopard"Spring Update 1.1
I have made it !!! well at least half of the trip. I am currently at my workplace and I drove the Leper here !!! For me it is a huge "leap" forward. I did use 70% of the pack to get…"
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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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