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Legend [19610]
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Anybody know anything about charging an array of deep
Aug 4, 2015, 2:47 PM
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cycle batteries to power a TV, Receiver, microwave oven, a couple lamps and a portable Air Conditioner?
That gonna be hard to set up?
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All-In [30593]
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depends on what channel the game is on***
Aug 4, 2015, 2:48 PM
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Legend [19610]
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Game? What game? I'm setting up on the shoulder of I-85.
Aug 4, 2015, 2:51 PM
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See how many truckers I can get to toot their horn.
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Legend [18708]
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I'll send you an instruction book for $39.99. Guaranteed results !
Aug 4, 2015, 2:49 PM
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Heisman Winner [105574]
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No blender?***
Aug 4, 2015, 2:53 PM
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Legend [19610]
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I don't blend my beer.
Aug 4, 2015, 2:54 PM
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Sheesh.
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Heisman Winner [105574]
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My bad, when you said "microwave" instead of using
Aug 4, 2015, 2:58 PM
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a grill, I figured you also used a blender to make chick drinks with umbrellas in them
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All-In [43782]
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Nah, it's fairly easy
Aug 4, 2015, 2:56 PM
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hook a charger up to a battery and plug the charger into an outlet in the wall. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger and hook it up to another battery.
Repeat until all are charged.
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Legend [19610]
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How many batteries do I need?***
Aug 4, 2015, 3:05 PM
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All-In [43782]
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Depends
Aug 4, 2015, 3:14 PM
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on a lot of things.
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Orange Blooded [4098]
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Re: Depends
Aug 4, 2015, 8:27 PM
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lose the microwave and A/C and it is possible
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Orange Blooded [2783]
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you might want to invest in a solar cell
Aug 4, 2015, 3:16 PM
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you forgot to list a kegerator. Don't want you to get dehydrated
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Legend [19610]
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How could I forget.***
Aug 4, 2015, 3:39 PM
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Orange Blooded [3311]
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Honest answer.
Aug 4, 2015, 3:20 PM
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It's according to your type of batteries and the AH (ampere hour) rating on your batteries. If you can find out what type of batteries (lead/acid, lithium ion, Nickel, etc.) there are different charging methods for each with a maximum charging amperage, time of charge, float/repair charge times. You will have to find a charger that fits your specific need.
On top of that, there are several different sub-types of batteries with different rules. (E.g. 12V Gel Cell Lead based batteries charge at 13.4V with amperage equal to 33% of AH rating and 12V AGM Lead based batteries charge at 13.8V with amperage also equal to 33% of AG rating). There are several charts located on the line that can help you in deciding what size charger you will need. Normally, with the batteries you purchase, there comes a recommended charger for those specific batteries. I would go with that.
Also, if you are trying to decide what batteries you need, you will have to get an estimate of what amperage you are going to be running from the batteries. A VERY IMPERFECT rule of thumb is, for deep cycle batteries, a 100AH battery can run 100 amps of power for ONE HOUR. This is with 100% depletion of stored energy, which is not good for the battery, but it helps you understand better what size batteries you will need. A good base point, that I use regularly, is to plan for 50% depletion. So you can run 50 amps for 1 hour, 25 amps for 2 hours, 12.5 amps for 4 hours, 6.25 amps for 8 hours, etc., without harming the battery in any way.
I can go further if you really read all this and are interested.
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Trainer [33]
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Re: Anybody know anything about charging an array of deep
Aug 4, 2015, 3:32 PM
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Microwave and A/C pull an enormous amount of power, IIRC.
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