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Yes, higher ah will usually provide more time on an identical load. Make sure your battery fits, or you house it properly.
Battery tenders aren't designed to charge batteries under a constant load. You might be better off using a store bought back up and wiring your 12vdc...
Ask lots of questions, I just don't think the whole battery back up thing is a good thing to try and build for a novice. It's not nearly as simple as...
Not familiar with Agm, I use the batteries that I use for my business. 24amp hour lead acids. I also have equipment to store them properly.
Agreed. Always use non spill able lead acid batteries indoors, I keep mine in a metal box.
I wonder how a heater would affect one of the higher end APCs I personally don't run one at all even in the winter. As I've stated before though, I...
While I agree with what you're saying I have to ask what you guys think of my initial thoughts of a high dollar apc batt backup. Minus the lights,...
You put it better than I did :) Messing with creating these sorts of things can be.... Interesting to say the least. I'd rather be safe than...
With that small a load, how long do you want power...
Goin out of town for the next 5 or so days, if someone else needs help or has an idea please post and/or PM and Ill help ya out when I get back :)
That is really cool! I will be stealing.. er borrowing ideas like this when I do my in wall system :)
Amen to that! Let me know if you do make the investment, if you see a product or kit that you like, I will do my best to assist. This really isnt...
I realized that after I made the recommendation, this is the stuff I use for massive server/UPS systems. Its expensive but its the best you can buy...
People do it all the time actually. It is costly no matter how you look at it. Its an investment that will pay you back over a long period of time.
Look in to some low wattage solar system kits, they should have everything you need included to setup what you're looking for I think. If you have...
Wow you guys are kicking my ass :) I dont know much about solar power, Do you already have a solar system in place? If so what are the specs, is it...
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