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Using carbon material in manufacturing process of VRLA battery

Mar , 02 2022

Several types of carbon find various uses in many types of electrochemical power sources. In this article, we focus on implementations of its elemental forms in presently used lead-acid batteries, as well as potential future improvements to their construction that carbon can bring. Unique properties of carbon and a variety of its allotropes allow it to find a use in different parts of lead-acid ba...

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Installing off-grid solar power on your RV

Mar , 02 2022

Off-grid solar installations in the middle of nowhere are often the first thing people think about when they think of going solar. While it’s definitely not for everyone, DIY off-grid solar can be a great solution for those living in a remote area without reliable and affordable access to the grid, want to live a self-reliant lifestyle without monthly utility bills, or have the ability to access p...

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How to select batteries for your RV off grid system battery bank

Mar , 09 2022

Batteries are a crucial component of off-grid solar systems. After all, how are you going to store all the energy produced from your panels? There is a range of deep cycle battery options that are ideal for solar applications, such as sealed and flooded lead acid and lithium ion batteries. Flooded lead acid batteries are the cheapest battery option and are available in many big box stores. They al...

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How to select solar panels for your RV off grid system

Mar , 09 2022

When it comes to actually collecting energy from the sun, that’s where solar panels come in. There are a few different solar panel options available to choose from. Mono-crystalline vs. Polycrystalline Panels Choosing between mono-crystalline and polycrystalline panels is one of the first steps to take when shopping for solar panels. Polycrystalline panels are light blue in color, and they are les...

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How to select solar charge controller for your RV off grid system

Mar , 10 2022

Charge controllers are another crucial component of your system and are recommended with every solar panel larger than five watts. They sit between the energy source and storage and perform the essential role of preventing any overcharging of batteries by limiting the amount and rate of charge to your batteries. Additionally, charge controllers shut down your system if the stored power falls below...

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What are the differences among lithium batteries?

Apr , 06 2022

Are all the lithium batteries same? No! In fact there are a group of related family chemistries. The battery industry highlights six common variants along with the chemistry characteristic details of those most applicable for your application. Below the 6 common types of lithium ion battery are shown in the table: Chemistry Lithium Cobalt Oxide Lithium Manganese Oxide Lithium Nickel Manganese Lith...

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Some FAQ about the Lithium batteries for UPS

Apr , 06 2022

What are the primary benefits of switching to lithium based UPS batteries? The most common reason cited is the significantly longer service life. Lithium also provides a greater cycle life (the number of charge/discharge cycles ranges from extends into the thousands, versus approximately 500-600 for VRLA batteries), as well as a longer warranty. Furthermore, the lighter weight and smaller footprin...

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Battery charging tutorial-Part 2

Apr , 18 2022

Equalization Equalization is essentially a controlled over charge. Some charger manufacturers call the peak voltage the charger attains at the end of the BULK mode (absorption voltage) an equalization voltage, but technically it's not. Higher capacity wet (flooded) batteries sometimes benefit from this procedure , particularly the physically tall batteries. The electrolyte in a wet battery can str...

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DC-DC Converters-A suitable alternative to battery chargers

May , 09 2022

What if you had all the power you wanted or needed at 125 Vdc, but your site manager suddenly handed you a requirement for 24 Vdc to run some communication gear? You might tell him to buy a 24 V battery and a 24 V battery charger. But, these elements come with costs: initial, maintenance, and probable future battery replacement. There is another way: for approximately the same cost as the battery ...

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How to do Battery charger Sizing?

May , 09 2022

In this article we will discuss the La Marche method for sizing a battery charger. There are a few pieces of information that must be gathered before the charger size can be calculated. The required information is as follows: – What is the maximum load in amps? – What is the battery backup time needed? – What is the required recharge time? – What is the battery type (Lead acid or Ni-Cad) and the n...

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Battery charger options (part-1)

May , 16 2022

In this series of articles we will discuss the options you can have in your battery charger. You can check out these options for choosing your desired battery charging solution. Special Ground Bus This is an appropriately sized ground bus bar mounted inside the battery charger to allow customers to tie ground connections inside the charger to the external system ground. The ground bus bar allows f...

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Battery charger options (part-2)

May , 16 2022

In this series of articles we will discuss the options you can have in your battery charger. You can check out these options for choosing your desired battery charger solution. Alarm and Auxiliary Switches Breakers can be equipped with either an Alarm Switch or an Auxiliary Switch. They allow the customer to remotely monitor the status of the breaker telling them if it is tripped or open/closed. T...

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