tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931690519614221498.post7571942974144208130..comments2023-05-26T05:28:04.876-05:00Comments on KC4BQK: Emergency Backup Power for the ShackJim Rayburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15419012257357693500noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931690519614221498.post-46511493062959264672012-05-14T13:11:58.627-05:002012-05-14T13:11:58.627-05:00Interesting links! Thanks 73 Jim KC4BQKInteresting links! Thanks 73 Jim KC4BQKJim Rayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419012257357693500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931690519614221498.post-19912740105426638022012-05-13T09:07:30.869-05:002012-05-13T09:07:30.869-05:00Hey one more link...
http://www.kr1st.com/powerpa...Hey one more link...<br /><br />http://www.kr1st.com/powerpack.htm<br /><br />He uses a float charger/trickle charger to a battery pack.<br /><br />Also, if you use a battery bank to get more AH you could consider a 1,000 or 2000watt 12volt-110v converter for any 110 stuff (laptop, coffee maker, other stuff one needs TX during a power outage)...timhttp://www.nortons2mada.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931690519614221498.post-12574233718715735282012-05-13T05:03:01.882-05:002012-05-13T05:03:01.882-05:00Jim, I converted a PC Power Supply into a 12V batt...Jim, I converted a PC Power Supply into a 12V battery charger. It has 12v, 5v, and 3v output to run various electronics. I raised the voltage to 13.8-13.9 with 12v vehicle bulbs on the 5v line as suggested in this article: <br /><br />http://unforgettability.net/content/page/powersupply<br /><br />Then I run the 13.8V output through a 10amp solar charge controller to the battery to maintain the battery but not cook it. Mine has 3 connectors, a 12v input, charge output to battery, and then accessory output with push-button switch to turn on/off the accessory output (but keeps charging the battery). I found it on Amazon. When my 220v mains drop, the battery keeps the radio running.<br /><br />I live in the rainforest of Madagascar and power is a privilege, not a right. I decided to get a diesel Kipor. General consensus is diesel is quieter, more fuel efficient, and is better for longer runs. I read that maintenance is less but I haven't owned it long enough to verify the claims.<br /><br />Hope the info is helpful. Enjoy your project... <br /><br />tim<br />5R8Z5R8Zhttp://www.nortons2mada.comnoreply@blogger.com