Date:         Wed, 3 Sep 1997 00:20:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Rick Gordon <rickgo@HALCYON.COM>
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From:         Rick Gordon <rickgo@HALCYON.COM>
Subject:      aux battery ideas
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i've been doing a little reading of "Home Power" magazine lately and I'm
wondering about the design of a solar system to recharge the batteries.
any one with experience in this area? My main concern is the interaction
with the dual-battery solenoid and the existing charger - it would be nice
to have the whole system wired together to get electrons from solar and/or
alternator.


another thing i was noting was the use of some sophisticated metering
equipment to monitor actual amp-hours available in a battery and its true
voltage.
one brand is called "E-meter" from a seattle company named "Cruising
Equipment" which I presume reflects  its maritime origins. Anyone familiar
with the use of these? It may be overkill at approx US$200 but it may give
you that accuracy that the LEDs lack!

-rick

Rick Gordon
Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
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