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Tommy Said:

How do I set up 12 volt battery system for 110 volt use?

We Answered:

You can add batteries to help hold the voltage constant for a longer period of time by connecting them in a parrallel circuit with each other. This is done where you connect the positive terminal of one battery to the positive terminal of the next battery, and then to the positive terminal of the next battery, and so on. Repeat the process with the negative terminals, and finally, connect the inverter. You should still have 12 volts between the last battery terminals, but you will have a lot more amp/hour capacity.
Why aren't you just using a generator? What is the application? Just curious... It will be awfull expensive to buy several 12 volt batteries, compared to a generator. Also the charge time will be a lot longer, especially if you are using a trickle charger.

Stevo.

Leona Said:

How is the connection for a lead acid battery being charged and discharged ?

We Answered:

The charger and battery are connected in parallel, which means that the load draws power from both and any "unused" power would be used to charge the battery. This is exactly how the electrical equipment in a normal car works as well.

Dustin Said:

What simple steps are you doing to cut down on your electric bill?

We Answered:

Get TAP Attic Insulation, Google, you will find it to be self explanatory. Excellent product, so happy I chose this particular brand. I have yet to turn on my air, because it makes that much of a difference. They give you a certificate that can be filed with your taxes, which allows a tax credit, dollar for dollar at 10% off of the total cost. Get 1-2 Oscillating Stand up Fans. If you face them towards a window, it will suck hot air out of the room and create a draft, on a hot day. Google, Power Saver 1200, my electric bill has been reduced $17 for the last two months. If you close one window and open another, it increases air velocity with a fan that is turned inward towards the room. Ceiling fans are great to have in the mix. Take a cool shower, or cool bath. If you have a washer and dryer, dry larger loads. Open windows at night, if not humid outside. The night air will cool your residence down, by morning. As earlier mentioned, flourescent lights make a notiecable difference. Again, under the current tax system, if you install a ceiling fan and keep the receipt and keep your receipt for the flourescent lights, it too qualifies towards a tax credit no more than $500.00 reported to the Fed. Now this is an old, old grandma technique, but it still works. If you have a table fan, put ice in a large bowl and set it in front of the fan on the highest setting. The air will blow cooler. As the ice melts you will get a cool mist blown in your directon. Try it. Last but not least, be sure you know how to read your electric bill, if you have a question call the electric company and schedule someone to come out and read your meter. Then have them show you. This way you know how to hold them accountable and better understand how you are spending your money for electrcity. My bill is $60-to$82 without the use of an air conditioner. When you turn on your computer, I hope this helps. lol.