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by Deanforest
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
Views: 32448

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...
by Deanforest
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...
by Deanforest
Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: Off Grid
Topic: Lister generator
Replies: 20
Views: 15947

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...