Rayovac versus other brands... - Homesteading Forum
Oct 11, 2010 · The normal alkaline batteries are pretty equivalent between the three major brands - Rayovac Alkaline, Energizer Max, and Duracell Coppertop. From a SHTF perspective they'll last 6-7 years no problem. Next grade up is Rayovac Proline, Duracell Ultra Advanced, and Energizer has some lithium products.
Anybody still use one of the Big Jim 101 lanterns?
Aug 4, 2012 · Updated to an LED bulb and a plastic battery box that holds two 908 4F 6V lantern batteries (the smaller square ones) replacing the hard to find and expensive 918 8F batteries. They say with LED bulb and two of the alkaline 908 square batteries, it will give 150 hour of light. Chrome Hand Lanterns - thelogolantern.com
Calculating amp-hours? - Homesteading Forum
Aug 11, 2010 · I was looking at deep-cycle batteries in Auto Advantage the other day and none of them showed the AH capacities of the different batteries. They showed the voltage, and the cranking amps, and stuff like that, but not the AH capacity. I'm looking for something in the 80+ AH range for a battery-powered fence charger. Any thoughts on how to do this?
Battery, inverter for chest freezer | Homesteading Forum
Jan 3, 2017 · 5 amps times 120 Volts times 4 hours is 2400 watthours. A 100AH battery times 12V is 1200 watthours. I figure you'd need at least 4 of them and paralleling that many batteries is a bad idea. Look for 4 or 6 volt batteries in the 400AH range so you don't have to parallel them. Yes the freezer will cycle but for off grid you need to figure worst ...
Wiring a 9 volt radio to 12 volts - Homesteading Forum
Sep 2, 2011 · I have several radios that work on house current and 6 D-Cell batteries. The total battery voltage using batteries comes to 9 volts. I have deep cycle boat batteries and want to be able to use the radios using the 12 volt batteries. I want to be able to use them with house current when it is available but 12 volts batteries when house power is out.
How to power my 1/2 hp 220V well pump from an inverter
Jan 5, 2016 · I am setting up a solar power system, its 12V. Currently have 300W of panels, will add more soon. I will buy a battery bank of go cart batteries soon. I have a large 120 to 220 V power transformer. I need to be able to run a 1/2 hp 220 V submersible pump from this system in case of power failure.
Computer problem - Homesteading Forum
Sep 29, 2024 · 7085 posts · Joined 2007. #4 · Sep 29, 2024. This summer the directional arrow on mine was freezing up too and turning the computer off and back on only helped for a few minutes and then it would freeze up again. Mine is not wireless, I went to the store and bought a new corded mouse and that was all that was needed. Situation normal again.
Very small solar power system 4 goat barn - Homesteading Forum
Aug 30, 2004 · 85 posts · Joined 2003. #11 · Sep 2, 2004. I put a small solar setup on my parents boat dock: 1 - 11 watt uni-solar panel $149.00. 1 - sunguard 4.5 amp charge contoller $ 30.00. 1 - 12 volt deep cell battery from Walmart $ 50.00. 3 - 12 volt lights from walmart $ 18.00. wire, switch, fuse $20.00+/-. total $267.00.
Alternative Energy - Homesteading Forum
Apr 17, 2024 · Mar 10, 2024. 7. 551. Mar 11, 2024. by Czousel. Re-installing the solar system this weekend. Goal is to be back off-grid by March. Solar_Toad. Feb 7, 2024.
12v pump for radiant floor heat - Homesteading Forum
Nov 16, 2017 · 6303 posts · Joined 2004. #5 · Nov 17, 2017. Grundos and Taco both make DC pumps that will work with radiant floor heating. You may want to consider using 24V pumps instead of 12V. The higher voltage is easier on the batteries and pump. I'd suggest contacting whoever put in the system to find your best option. WWW.