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- Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:46 pm
- Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
- Topic: How much can I practically/legally DIY, and other newb questions
- Replies: 164
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Re: How much can I practically/legally DIY, and other newb questions
The main problem with the DIY stuff is if you intend to feed into the grid to claim a tariff. There are two points. One is that you have to know enough to make sure that the phases from your inverter lock with the grid phases before a switch over takes place. A failure here could result in a spectac...
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:14 pm
- Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
- Topic: Nickel Iron batteries
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3435
Nickel Iron batteries
Hi All. Has anyone actually changed the electrolyte in Ni Fe batteries which is potassium hydroxide solution, (Chemical formula KOH). I had a malfunction of my automatic topping up system, resulting in electrolyte overflow, and considerable dilution.The batteries are only 2 years old, so I am intend...
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:54 pm
- Forum: Off Grid
- Topic: Lister generator
- Replies: 20
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Lister generator
Hi there. I have a lot of experience with SR and ST lister engines over the years and currently have an SR1 running a 3kw lister generator which is backup for our off grid solar battery bank. But currently needing to make an alteration to the generator itself. The current voltage output is about 222...