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Subject Author Date home power system jamievt 12-17-2007
Posted by jamievt on December 17, 2007, 5:41 pm Please log in for more thread options Hi I'm pulling together a system with wind and hydro and had some basic questions. I have a "stream engine", a windmill, a xantrex c60, an inverter and some batteries. From what I gather, I hook the generators to the batteries. Connecting all positives and all negatives (series?) Then I connect the c60 to the batteries with a dump load to prevent overcharging (diversion mode). Then I connect the inverter to the batteries and get AC. It seems something is missing, like a charge controller for each generator maybe? Or do the batteries just "control" things for me? And I'm wondering if the Sentinal Backup Power Source Standby Power Supply -- 4.8 kW, Model# 2400WC found in nothern tools is worth the money versus just getting the parts. Thanks Jamie Similar Threads Posted It's your world: 'Home power' key to future February 8, 2007, 9:22 am Digital home power/energy monitor September 22, 2008, 12:04 am Fuel Reformers for Home Power or Cars & Tractors September 24, 2007, 10:33 am home bru hydro -- made power -- mixed results again November 18, 2007, 6:34 pm Generate home power during peak demand pricing August 18, 2008, 3:34 pm 2009 Federal Tax Credis for Home Improvements for Power Systems and Energy Efficiency October 25, 2008, 9:18 am How big of a PV system do I need. October 27, 2008, 8:39 pm Re: Lifestyle vs system design August 22, 2007, 4:44 pm Re: Lifestyle vs system design August 22, 2007, 8:31 pm System Sizing Spreadsheet February 18, 2008, 9:49 pm