HAVE SOLAR GENERATOR AND PANELS BUT NEED ADVICE

[XFILE36]

Turned up to max, the pan will try to draw more than 10 amps.  That's just the way it's designed.

Is there any kind of Low - Med - Hi setting ?  Or maybe a dial with numbers on it?

If so, you might be OK with a 10 amp fuse if you limit yourself to the lower settings.  You'd have to try it and see if the 10 amp fuse blows or not . . .

OP, No, settings on the pan....ty  P.S. , I plugged the 700 watt coffEe pot in the fuelLees gen to make coffee and it worked fine

 

[XFILE36]

No, I was thinking of smaller clips like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Forney-54727...id=1492966574&sr=8-16&keywords=battery+clamps

Optimistic P,

Thanks.  I read someone's comment on Amazon and they wondered if they would overheat at 10 amps if you just crimp them and don't solder them.  I don't own a soldering iron.  What do you think?

Sandi

 

[XFILE36]

You could make coffee using the propane stove, saving those 700 watts for something that can't be done with propane.

Guy

gsfish,  I think I will try to get a propane stove. thanks.

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

Optimistic P,

Thanks.  I read someone's comment on Amazon and they wondered if they would overheat at 10 amps if you just crimp them and don't solder them.  I don't own a soldering iron.  What do you think?

Sandi

I just grabbed those as an example of the kind of clamp you could use.  If you don't have access to a soldering iron, you're probably better off with something that uses a screw to hold the wire down, like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bend...qid=1493025769&sr=1-9&keywords=battery+clamps

 

[XFILE36]

I just grabbed those as an example of the kind of clamp you could use.  If you don't have access to a soldering iron, you're probably better off with something that uses a screw to hold the wire down, like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bend...qid=1493025769&sr=1-9&keywords=battery+clamps

OP, Thank you for all your help!  I have another question, and don't know if I should post it as a new thread.  Do you (or anyone else) know anything about Faraday Cages (bags) for protecting batteries against EMP's etc.  I have a bag to protect my "generator"/lithium battery.  Does anyone else use these?

~Sandi :heart:

 

[highdesertranger]

think of it as an equalization charge. LOL highdesertranger

 

[XFILE36]

EMPs? I don't think that will be a realistic concern for your 2,000 mile road trip. Relax.

Could you post a link to the bag that you have?

Guy

gsfish,
The 2,000 mile trip is to help a friend in trouble, but I also would like to travel to see the sites and meet some of you.  I bought mine about 4 years ago, so mine was one of the first made by them and different color, probably the same though...

Here:  https://store.jimbakkershow.com/product/emp-bag/

Sandi

 

[XFILE36]

think of it as an equalization charge.  LOL  highdesertranger

Highdesertstranger,

LOL, Sorry, I don't get the humor. :blush:

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

OP, Thank you for all your help!  I have another question, and don't know if I should post it as a new thread.  Do you (or anyone else) know anything about Faraday Cages (bags) for protecting batteries against EMP's etc.  I have a bag to protect my "generator"/lithium battery.  Does anyone else use these?

~Sandi :heart:

Well, lets see.  I know your vehicle itself serves as a Faraday Cage and protects you from a lightning strike.

Ordinary lead acid batteries can't be hurt by EMP.  I don't know about lithium batteries.  Usually it's electronic components you worry about.  I suppose both the inverter and the charge controller in your "generator" could be damaged by EMP.

Having seen the web site for the company, I'm guessing they sell a lot of these to preppers, who'd be worried about whether it would still work after a nuclear strike.

I don't think anybody here worries about such things.  Anyway, an EMP would wipe out the computer engine controls on any modern vehicle, rendering it unable to run.

If you want to stay mobile after such an event, get yourself an old mechanical diesel powered vehicle.

 

[John61CT]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckra...wking-apocalyptic-survivalist-gear-on-the-web

 

[XFILE36]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckra...wking-apocalyptic-survivalist-gear-on-the-web

Yeah, I used to watch TV about 4 years ago and bought a bunch of his stuff (it's partially tax write-offable in case anyone cares because it's a ministry.)  

 

[XFILE36]

Well, lets see.  I know your vehicle itself serves as a Faraday Cage and protects you from a lightning strike.

Ordinary lead acid batteries can't be hurt by EMP.  I don't know about lithium batteries.  Usually it's electronic components you worry about.  I suppose both the inverter and the charge controller in your "generator" could be damaged by EMP.

Having seen the web site for the company, I'm guessing they sell a lot of these to preppers, who'd be worried about whether it would still work after a nuclear strike.

I don't think anybody here worries about such things.  Anyway, an EMP would wipe out the computer engine controls on any modern vehicle, rendering it unable to run.

If you want to stay mobile after such an event, get yourself an old mechanical diesel powered vehicle.

OP,

I hear diesels are expensive to repair, but thought about it.  TY ~S

 

[GotSmart]

Jim Baker ~  :s

A few years ago I spent some time with some big fans of his.   :blush:

IMHO, some people never learn.  (or research the products they buy) 

P. T. Barnum was right. :idea:

 

[XFILE36]

Jim Baker ~  :s

A few years ago I spent some time with some big fans of his.   :blush:

IMHO, some people never learn.  (or research the products they buy) 

P. T. Barnum was right. :idea:

I don't regret having a Lithium battery - I can discharge it almost all the way...I have had to use it a couple times at home when the electricity went out in the last 4 years.  I was the only one with electricity.    At the time, I had only heard of gas generators and these.  Sorry you regret my purchase.   P.S I paid a lot less than they are going for now.  I also got a lot of other things with it.

 

[highdesertranger]

an equalization charge is a forced over charging of lead acid batteries. highdesertranger

 

[John61CT]

I don't regret having a Lithium battery

I believe the unbelief was about the anti-EMP bag.

Don't take it wrong, if the SHTF you can say I told you so!

And lithium is sensible by most lights. . .

 

[GotSmart]

I don't regret having a Lithium battery - I can discharge it almost all the way...I have had to use it a couple times at home when the electricity went out in the last 4 years.  I was the only one with electricity.    At the time, I had only heard of gas generators and these.  Sorry you regret my purchase.   P.S I paid a lot less than they are going for now.  I also got a lot of other things with it.

I was refering to the pile of cheap plastic gee gaws and overpriced buckets of "emergency" meals the people were buying.  I was always told that "The money is going to  good cause".  By going direct to [font=Lato, sans-serif]Food For Health International you will get more than twice the food packaged better, with 1/4 the shipping cost.[/font]

[font=Lato, sans-serif]The only cause that is being served is linings for pockets. [/font]

 

[XFILE36]

an equalization charge is a forced over charging of lead acid batteries.  highdesertranger

LOL, Thanks for the explanation.

 

[XFILE36]

I believe the unbelief was about the anti-EMP bag.

Don't take it wrong, if the SHTF you can say I told you so!

And lithium is sensible by most lights. . .

It's also for solar flares, lightning, EMP'S, etc.  Oh well, I can always use the bag for my electronics.  BTW, the bag is military approved or something like that.  They must have a legit need for them too.  North Korea is making too much noise right now and I am still on the west coast.   Hopefully, if anything happens I will survive, let alone my battery.

 

[XFILE36]

I was refering to the pile of cheap plastic gee gaws and overpriced buckets of "emergency" meals the people were buying.  I was always told that "The money is going to  good cause".  By going direct to [font=Lato, sans-serif]Food For Health International you will get more than twice the food packaged better, with 1/4 the shipping cost.[/font]

[font=Lato, sans-serif]The only cause that is being served is linings for pockets. [/font]

I agree they are money hungry.  I told them they are doing what Jesus got angry about and overturned tables for in the Temple....I didn't get a response... :angel: :huh: