Can ordinary lead batteries be rebuilt? I do not mean on a commercially viable basis, but can they be rebuilt so they will work again?
The batteries, other than freak lightening damage, are the limiting factor in my solar system. My controller is rated to last longer than I will, and the only relay in it turns off at night, or twice a day, and is rated for more cycles than I am. If this is possible, is there a source where I can learn what materials and tools I will need to do it. In the same vein, are there batteries designed to be rebuilt. I have heard of those having glass cases, and plate supports and terminals that may be lifted off. TIA, Jim -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Fugitt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 9:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: CS>power for CS generators ( Batteries ) Morning Deborah, >> At 09:34 AM 3/7/2006, you wrote: >Would there be a way to power the SilverGen and Silverpuppy generators off >batteries in case of an electrical outage? What kind would be needed--a >car battery? There is no problem doing that. You should not need anything as large as a car battery. Of course there is no such thing as having a battery with too much capacity. Likely a small gel cell of 5 to 8 Amp Hour capacity will do fine. This is of course if the units use 12 Volt DC. You can check the AC adaptor for voltage and current rating to get some idea of what you need. A solar charger would be an advantage for extended power failures. Like batteries, they come in a variety of sizes, voltage and current ratings. Unless the controls of the automatic generators use more power than I think, 100 to 200 ma will be more than enough. You could always contact the manufacturer if you cannot decipher all the technical stuff. The rechargeable batteries are available everywhere for $ 18.00 to $ 30.00. We buy them by the case. For a number of years, I serviced and calibrated the battery test equipment in a large battery factory. These units were so large they had a water hose connected to remove the heat generated. One day, I told the people to bring a battery that would deliver 800 AMPS. They all gave each other a blank stare. They they said, "We don't have one that large". I said, ........ "I guess I can skip that test". Also serviced the high voltage testing equipment on the assembly line. This was some spooky work. I always stood on a rubber mat, made no connections with the power on, and kept one hand behind me at all times. Let me know if you have more questions. Wayne -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] The Silver List and Off Topic List archives are currently down... List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
