getting lead-acid batteries

[Thunderchild]

I'm starting on my very own solar system, any advice on cheap lead-acid battery suppliers in the UK ?

 

[steveB]

I'm starting on my very own solar system ...

A solar system? You're going to need a whole bunch of coalescing hydrogen and at least a couple of planets - not to mention the one billion year waiting time before you can live in it.

 

[Sceadwian]

Why lead acid batteries? I'm assuming you mean a solar system mobile, they don't exactly have steep power requirements, why not just use standard Alkaline cells?

 

[RadioRon]

This site has some info (not an endorsement)
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**broken link removed**

 

[Thunderchild]

erm just to clarify...

a few 20 W solar panels on the house wall

great humor though.

 

[Mikebits]

erm just to clarify...

a few 20 W solar panels on the house wall

great humor though.

Does this mean we should not expect a big bang anytime soon

 

[Thunderchild]

Does this mean we should not expect a big bang anytime soon

No no, NO big bangs they require too much energy best used on powering stuff. If the almighty could not get it right first time I doubt I'll do any better....

(hey what happened to the smilys on this forum ?)

 

[Mikebits]

No no, NO big bangs they require too much energy best used on powering stuff. If the almighty could not get it right first time I doubt I'll do any better....

(hey what happened to the smilys on this forum ?)

I thought a negative followed by a positive vertex implied a smile...

 

[bryan1]

If you want da big bang go connect 2 off 400AH battery arrays up and short them out . An aluminuim connector turns to dust in a BIG BANG I know as as I have done it.


Eh Thunderchild,
On a more serious note is pommyland known as the sunless land . Be better to make your own wind turbine too if you really want any RE power. It aint hard but this forum seems to think it's all a big joke.

Cheers Bryan

 

[Mikebits]

If you want da big bang go connect 2 off 400AH battery arrays up and short them out . An aluminuim connector turns to dust in a BIG BANG I know as as I have done it.

There's your sign... Smiley included.

I thought this whole thing turned into a play on words as Thunder said he wanted to make a solar system. I think we are just funnin... Solar system; get it? hehe

Not bashing his idea, just choice of words...

 

[Thunderchild]

If you want da big bang go connect 2 off 400AH battery arrays up and short them out . An aluminuim connector turns to dust in a BIG BANG I know as as I have done it.


Eh Thunderchild,
On a more serious note is pommyland known as the sunless land . Be better to make your own wind turbine too if you really want any RE power. It aint hard but this forum seems to think it's all a big joke.

Cheers Bryan

hm with what the damn things will cost : £ 113 for 400 Ah @ 6V i think I'll advoid big bangs, they use a lot of power too.

I am considering a wind turbine too but unfortunately have really limited space, just a back garden with houses around it but something small would be good any suggestions welcome

 

[Thunderchild]

There's your sign... Smiley included.

I thought this whole thing turned into a play on words as Thunder said he wanted to make a solar system. I think we are just funnin... Solar system; get it? hehe

Not bashing his idea, just choice of words...

no worries I came to the more laid back part of the forum so its to be expected.

 

[Mikebits]

Okay, back to being serious, why lead acid? Cost? It may be cheaper to go with a more expensive battery in the long run.

 

[Thunderchild]

well what other types of batteries are there ? I've always thought that lead-acid were the cheapest and most robust

 

[Thunderchild]

I was thinking of the trojan ones from here:
Car Batteries UK - Buy Online
the first one 6 V 220 Ah is the cheapest (although they are cheating a little as they are rated at 20h and the standard is 10h)

 

[Mikebits]

Maybe I was wrong. I kinda assumed there were other types, but I was guessing ...

 

[killivolt]

CES was showing off the new Batteries for Laptops.

ZPower Silver-Zinc, Rechargeable Batteries

I was wondering if these could eventually bring down cost. They are recyclable.


kv

 

[Mike_2545]

Thunderchild, are there any golf courses or golf cart repair shops in your area?

Those would be a good place to get batteries.

If your are going to make your own solar system, can I have my own planet?

 

[duffy]

A solar system? You're going to need a whole bunch of coalescing hydrogen and at least a couple of planets - not to mention the one billion year waiting time before you can live in it.

I know, I know. Good lord. Some guys come onto the forum and want complete schematics, board layout, software and everything, now this guy wants his own solar system.

 

[HiTech]

How about growing your own potato patch? You can eat some of them for their good nutrients and use the rest for making a power source ... even on cloudy days when solar works poorly.

500 lb Potato Battery