Re: Christopher Zach (ET) 36 volt inverter from Tripp-Lite

["Christopher Zach" <czach computer org>]

Mmm. One could do that, however I was planning on using this for a fairly
extended period of time, and tapping into a pack is not "good" so to speak
(the batteries don't discharge evenly, and thus need heavy equalization to
fix).

I'm even thinking of putting in a small 36-12 volt converter to run the
lights instead of the ET's tapping.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr Tom" <trichert tir com>
To: "Christopher Zach" <czach computer org>
Cc: "Elec-trak group" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: Christopher Zach (ET) 36 volt inverter from Tripp-Lite


> CZ and the group....
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> Unless you 'NEED' 3 kw of ac power, you might consider a good quality
> 1200-1500 watt inverter running 12 volt input....  Hook it up to one pair
of
> batteries in the tractor....you could even arrange a way to move from one
> pair to another pair of batteries.....  Should cost way less and with the
> money you save you could buy a 12 volt air compressor and small tank; 
> bolt
> them to the bottom of one of the hoods and have mobile air pressure.  The
> neighbors will love you for it.
>
> Dr Tom  WB8MCS
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> A Glock is my favorite 'point and click' interface.......
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> If you are interested in inverters and chargers try
www.consumersmarine.com
> , www.overtons.com , and www.westmarine.com .  They have them in 
> different
> brands, sizes, and types of battery they can charge.  Some are three 
> stage
> and most are waterproof too.  There are some that can charge 3 banks of
> 12vdc batteries, (might be useful on an ET).  Most boats of 24' and 
> larger
> use 2 or 3 banks of batteries of 12, 24, or 36 volts.  There are other
> marine sites like- boaters world.  But I don't have their address.
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> Ralph Vogan
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