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Forum: The Lounge 03-30-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By EcoReality
Yes, but there's no way to run 18V into anywhere...

Yes, but there's no way to run 18V into anywhere on that flash and get the result you expect.

The existing inverter is designed for 6V, which it then turns it into ~350V. So you'd need to build an...
Forum: The Lounge 03-29-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By EcoReality
Okay, now you've got a bit of engineering to do. ...

Okay, now you've got a bit of engineering to do.

You need a ~340 volt supply. Do not exceed 350 volts, or you'll fry the cap! Apply it to the cap. That's about it. Note that if you use a...
Forum: The Lounge 03-22-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By EcoReality
That big cap in the second photo -- charge it up...

That big cap in the second photo -- charge it up and measure the voltage on it. Then jack that voltage into it for the absolutely fastest charge. Unless there's a bigger cap the photos don't show....
Forum: The Lounge 03-19-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By EcoReality
You can get into the pack and charge the...

You can get into the pack and charge the high-voltage cap directly from rectified line voltage.

KIDS! DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!

I don't think you want to raise the battery pack voltage. It's...
Forum: The Lounge 03-18-2014, 02:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,491
Posted By D.O.G.
If you're wanting to use the 18V battery pack,...

If you're wanting to use the 18V battery pack, maybe you could drop the voltage with something like this.
LM2596 LED Voltage Regulator DC Buck Adjustable Step Down Converter Module NEW | eBay...
Forum: Introductions 02-08-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,001
Posted By _MADMIKE_
The 64cc heads would help, but if I go wiht the...

The 64cc heads would help, but if I go wiht the swirl ports I still only have 67cc heads, along with the smaller intake ports to promote velocity at a low rpm. This car came with the stainless...
Forum: The Lounge 01-05-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,315
Posted By suspectnumber961
As far as I know...the difference between...

As far as I know...the difference between hybridization and genetic modification is that hybrids are developed by cross-breeding the plants themselves....whereas.....genetic mods involve inserting...
Forum: The Lounge 01-04-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,315
Posted By niky
Science doesn't exist in a vacuum. But a factual...

Science doesn't exist in a vacuum. But a factual discussion should exist separate of politics.

Like the way you post stories in a way that paints anything "GMO" bad, as if it were a universal...
Forum: The Lounge 01-02-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,136
Posted By Frank Lee
Fix-It Clinics!

Fix-It Clinics defy the throwaway economy | StarTribune.com (http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/185087951.html)

Some good news for a change! :thumbup:
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-30-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,115
Posted By CapriRacer
Part of what makes a tire work is the flexibility...

Part of what makes a tire work is the flexibility of rubber. As a tire ages, it loses flexibility - and it therefore is more prone to failure. That's why you shouldn't let tires 'age" -...
Forum: The Lounge 12-29-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,315
Posted By suspectnumber961
What is the BEST food to eat???

Avoiding EL MORTE....


Take notes.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30gEiweaAVQ
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By Ryland
Tractor hydraulic quick connect hoses can handle...

Tractor hydraulic quick connect hoses can handle large amounts of liquid without letting air in, people have used these common connections on trucks and tractors to move engine coolant in a ground...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-04-2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,925
Posted By Ryland
Xantrex Motomaster 3000 6000 Watt Power Inverter...

Xantrex Motomaster 3000 6000 Watt Power Inverter AC DC Recharge Booster | eBay...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-03-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,925
Posted By serialk11r
Hmmm...have you considered letting the alternator...

Hmmm...have you considered letting the alternator generate a higher voltage, and then stepping that down to run the car's electrical system? It would be a pretty involved project, but you'd be able...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-03-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,925
Posted By oil pan 4
Lead acid starting batteries don't like to be...

Lead acid starting batteries don't like to be discharged past about 20%.
Once you kill your current plan on buying the biggest deepcycle marine starting battery you can fit or afford.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-03-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,925
Posted By danwat1234
Right, if you load up that 3,000 watt inverter...

Right, if you load up that 3,000 watt inverter beyond the capacity of the alternator, the battery voltage will lower and so the inverter will be getting power from both the alternator and battery. At...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-03-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,925
Posted By oil pan 4
No such thing as a power inverter being too big.

No such thing as a power inverter being too big.
Forum: Saving@Home 07-09-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,037
Posted By jtbo
Here smart meter uses GPRS data to send...

Here smart meter uses GPRS data to send information to power company, then I can look hourly power consumption from customer pages that they have set up, there is chance to look data in graph or...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-07-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By 2000mc
easier solution that i've done myself, assuming...

easier solution that i've done myself, assuming you have 9006 low beam and 9005 high beam bulbs, is install phillips 9012 (low beam) and 9011 (high beam)

the bulbs are HIR, halogen infrared...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-07-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By 2000mc
i think all fluorescent lights use a ballast...

i think all fluorescent lights use a ballast anyway. google 12v fluorescent ballast

if you are coming out ahead, watts to lumens wise, i think it would be hard to not lose all your gained...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-07-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By oil pan 4
Over on wind-sun.com they always try to stick...

Over on wind-sun.com they always try to stick with DC lighting when possible.
Inverter losses wont help you.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-07-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ryland
Other then the larger gauge wire to power lower...

Other then the larger gauge wire to power lower voltage lights, I've heard that lower voltage lights produce more light per watt for the same reason, assuming that you are using incandescent bulbs....
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-07-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By ksa8907
Also, your alternator makes 3 phase a/c which...

Also, your alternator makes 3 phase a/c which runs through diodes to get d/c, then your inverter turns it back into a/c. Every change wastes energy.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-07-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,232
Posted By gone-ot
WATTS is watts: 12V × 10A = 120W 120V...

WATTS is watts:

12V × 10A = 120W

120V × 1A = 120W

...but the 12V system will require MUCH heftier gauge wires to handle 10A as compared to only 1A for the 120V system.
Forum: Saving@Home 06-04-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 39,969
Posted By cfg83
chrisgerman1983 - Here you go : ...

chrisgerman1983 -



Here you go :

Chinese Seniors at "Outdoor Gym" Generate Electricity For Local TVs : TreeHugger...
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