Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Dillon, Meade LCDR
Yes -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 10:54 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind,was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic That gives me an idea

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Luther Gulseth
If the charging voltage is much higher than 14.0 it may overcharge the battery and significantly shorten the life of the battery. All it takes to drop the charging voltage is a resistor inline to the battery to cause some voltage drop. Solar pannels produce more voltage the brighter the sun is

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Jim Cathey
Green will be proud. Would be better if you could incorporate an old washing machine or some kitchen appliance... A washing machine makes an _excellent_ stable base to hold the panel up at an angle to the sun. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Dillon, Meade LCDR
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 10:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind,was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic > After that, maybe an efficient set of diodes to keep current f

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Jim Cathey
After that, maybe an efficient set of diodes to keep current flow going in correct directions, and maybe a fuse for safety on the positive side.. You _will_ need a diode at least, as raw solar panels will consume current from the battery in the dark. This panel is much too large for the usual t

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Dillon, Meade LCDR
cussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind,was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic Tom, You'll need to get output of right around 13.0 volts. Too low, no charging will happen (might even drain battery), I don't think that too high will be a problem given that

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Potter, Tom E
2.2 5 spd 106k miles '85 300TD Euro 5spd 327k miles *sold* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind,was 4cyl diesel engine/air com

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Dillon, Meade LCDR
miles '85 300TD Euro 5spd 327k miles *sold* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind,was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Potter, Tom E
, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion,barely on topic Speaking of solar power - has anyone used one of the solar cell battery trickle chargers, like come with new VWs, and are all over eBay - http://tinyurl.com/kw64s ??? Having more cars than drivers at the moment, I'm thinking

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread Jim Cathey
Speaking of solar power - has anyone used one of the solar cell battery trickle chargers, I have several, they're good if you park outside. The small ones aren't enough to keep up with the steady drain, but do dramatically lengthen the time between real chargings. The AC powered ones work best

Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread David Brodbeck
OK Don wrote: Speaking of solar power - has anyone used one of the solar cell battery trickle chargers, like come with new VWs, and are all over eBay - http://tinyurl.com/kw64s ??? Having more cars than drivers at the moment, I'm thinking they might be a good idea. Easier than hauling out the A/C

[MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic

2006-05-10 Thread OK Don
Speaking of solar power - has anyone used one of the solar cell battery trickle chargers, like come with new VWs, and are all over eBay - http://tinyurl.com/kw64s ??? Having more cars than drivers at the moment, I'm thinking they might be a good idea. Easier than hauling out the A/C powered trickl