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OK Turned on Van Inverter today and pack voltage now about 110V, still a bit low :( I have Cedric's cell protectors on my cells with the low V detection side wired to a simple audible alarm. Sadly it was sounding as soon as I turned on, indicating at least one cell is below about 2.6-2.8v after a fu...

That's quite untidy for me, I like it like an operating theatre. Floor is messy haven't hoovered since cut wood for turbine, where are my rubber gloves and Pinny

Seeing as you are all so sad I shall take a decent pic of workshop to keep you happy.

OMG Peter :shock: :shock: :shock: I cant beleive you havent got a under volt drop out built into the whole kit :cry: How long do you think they had been sat at zero ?? ChrisB I have it's called the main contactor :shock: , that was probably engaged until voltage fell below minimum holding V and it ...

Pack voltage had risen to 50v when I checked this morning. Bat temp 25C Should be over 110v :( However now manged to boost pack voltage enough to get onboard Zivan NG3 charger to start up, instead of sitting there beeping, saying there is a problem!! YES I KNOW THERE'S A BLOODY PROBLEM, JUST CHARGE!...

Put it up and see, I'll be happy with 100W in reasonable wind. Now painted it same colour as floor as had 20L of floor paint kicking about.

Busy at work and in garage on all sorts and haven't been in van for a month, found I had left it turned on today and Li-ion pack is flat as a fart. :shock: Now I mean flat! Arghh! Charger won't turn on as voltage too low. I have put the heater on to warm them up and will plug in my low current charg...

You must have a very windy garage. Might I suggest you may get better performance outside and then you and wifey can retire to the house! Ha Ha :lol: Have to strengthen the flat roof where it will be mounted first and install guy points. Depending on weather might get it up this week if you know wh...

I have recently been assembling a basic guyed Oil drum 2 stage Savonius VAWT using a LG Smartdrive motor/generator. I'm now at the testing and tweaking stage with the whole assembly rigged up in my workshop and me or wife spinning it by hand ;) At this time we are at the amazing and satisfying light...

martinwinlow wrote:Hi - Have you had a quote? I gather they have a presence in the UK (Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland). I have just today, asked for a quote for 10 x U24-12XP (12V, 100Ah).

I believe they are about a grand each £1000

What do you lot think about the Honda Civic IMA? I only just heard of it. I've seen a few but not on the road! I understand they can get upto about 60mpg if driven carefully. Nimh battery technology though, which although pretty reliable is a bit old now. Probably similar to Prius in real world use...