Installation of 16 x 6V Deep Cycle “L-16” batteries for an off grid solar power system. This is two series of 8 6V batteries wired in parallel to get a 48 Vo…
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Michael McCotter says:
December 15, 2014 at 1:02 am (UTC 0)
Sorry to blow your breaker there KUHRD but the Voltage of these batteries
is not the big problem to consider. Yes they may be only 6 Volts each and
he may only be able to contact two at a time, however as he wires them
together it becomes an issue of Amperage that is the risk. These deep cycle
batteries may be of a lower voltage but they have GREAT Amperage and that’s
where the horse power lives so to speak. Hence why a measly 48 Volt system
can melt his tool in his hand. Never assume low voltage cant kill you dude.
Happy Endings .Animal Rescue says:
December 15, 2014 at 1:46 am (UTC 0)
This topic wasn’t covered, but why would you want to go from 12v which most
do when starting out to 24v and then to 48v? When you add them all up it
comes out equal. Does going higher voltage charge your batteries faster
and pushes more amps into your batteries over a 12v system? I am currently
running 12v throughout and thinking of bumping it up to 24 but I would like
an explanation first before I go out a buy a 24 or 48 volt power inverter.
NOTW Wallace says:
December 15, 2014 at 1:50 am (UTC 0)
Are you kidding me!! You have a very nice, clean , set up! That’s for
sure!! I have basically the same thing but 12v but this is a video of Felix
that’s all
Ml Moore says:
December 15, 2014 at 1:53 am (UTC 0)
Thank you for posting brother
Garry Mills says:
December 15, 2014 at 2:00 am (UTC 0)
Nice set up you have there and keep up the good work. Spot on about the
plasma potential. Arc flash, be it AC or DC will produce Plasma and if you
are in close proximity can receive severe burns and be sprayed with molten
metal. A couple things I highly recommend are face shield,insulating rubber
gloves and protective clothing that will not melt to your skin. The general
public has the misconception that batteries cannot do any harm. This can
be a fatal mistake unfortunately for some.
chris berner says:
December 15, 2014 at 2:21 am (UTC 0)
I wonder if you can help me with my situation.
I have a 10,500 watt off grid solar system with of course generator back up
and a 24 battery, 6volt battery bank. I have 24 new batteries coming in
soon and I want to make sure they are wired correctly with series/parallel
configuration. Could you possibly make a diagram of how they should be
wired correctly using Series/Parallel wiring making a 48 volt battery bank.
Please send e-mail to:… chris@tampabay.rr.com….and thanking you in
advance for your help.
Claude Taylor says:
December 15, 2014 at 2:33 am (UTC 0)
Smart Idea protecting your tool from electrical shock. I have to remember
this. Thanks
ziongite says:
December 15, 2014 at 3:02 am (UTC 0)
Lol wtf. 1:32
Seriously do you even know what plasma is. So you think your tool will turn
to plasma within your hand if it touches a positive and negative terminal
on your battery?
You seem like one of those people who thinks they are really smart and know
everything and everyone else doesn’t know what they are doing but in
reality are wrong most of the time.
Just like some guy at school I remember that thought he was really smart
and said some picture was an obelisk and I was like WTF no it isn’t and he
said oh it’s actually the artists interpretation of an obelisk then. I was
like how can you have an interpretation on something that is already known
and exists. lol. Artistic interpretations are used for things that no ones
knows what they would really look like. For example an alien or an
interpretation of the afterlife or some crap. You can’t have your own
interpretation of something known like draw a circle and claim that’s your
own interpretation of the shape of the African continent. That wouldn’t be
called an interpretation that would be just called insanity. Hey lets draw
a triangle and claim that’s our interpretation of a circle. lol
p9948 says:
December 15, 2014 at 3:59 am (UTC 0)
I enjoyed the video but I had several questions. Why 48v? It seems to me
that no matter how many series you put into system that the actual input to
the inverter remains the same as if you had all parallels. Input is not
changes. The lower wiring cost is academic for eight batteries, very
little price differences even though higher amps require larger copper
connectors. So please explain your efficiency and lower wiring cost basis.
Second question is on battery choice. Why not use AGM batteries since the
marginal cost is offset by efficiency for charge and discharge times,
better tolerences for daily temperature and for vibrations. And the most
important reason – much safer due to not having hydrogen gas dangers. So
two questions; why 48v and why not AGMs. Thank you.
newgiga Thomas says:
December 15, 2014 at 4:35 am (UTC 0)
how many panels do i need to run a house that use 500kWh a month
Derf2258 says:
December 15, 2014 at 5:29 am (UTC 0)
Everything’s good except the string interconnects, you should have two on
each end the same length hooked together to your cables going to your
inverter(s). This will better balance your bank.
Gary Mitchell says:
December 15, 2014 at 6:21 am (UTC 0)
EYE PROTECTION
Paul Mathews says:
December 15, 2014 at 6:45 am (UTC 0)
What if you want to run a a 24 volt fridge off the 48 volt system how do
you do that >???
Or 12 volt lighting ?
Mohab awadallah says:
December 15, 2014 at 7:05 am (UTC 0)
thanks for a good video
i just want to ask what if i have 12v batteries instead of 6 v to make a
battery bank like yours?
will that help me to let the battery lasts longer?
Richardo788 says:
December 15, 2014 at 7:21 am (UTC 0)
in conclusive video
jerry arnold says:
December 15, 2014 at 7:44 am (UTC 0)
using liquid dip is much better…
jason cassell says:
December 15, 2014 at 8:39 am (UTC 0)
You can get a step down transformer to take your 48v down to 24 or 12
Jon Phillips says:
December 15, 2014 at 9:08 am (UTC 0)
So many people do not know what they are talking about when the explain
their own ideas on battery banks, but I am happy to see that you really
know your stuff. Thanks for the video man, its good to see you taking so
much time about setting up your batteries correctly.
Solar Power Videos says:
December 15, 2014 at 9:37 am (UTC 0)
toy7777room says:
December 15, 2014 at 10:13 am (UTC 0)
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John Rogers says:
December 15, 2014 at 11:09 am (UTC 0)
This is an afterthought for you, I worked for Exide Battery and they used
copper straps on threaded lugs that gave a positive connection and you
could get consistent spacing.
Solar Power Videos says:
December 15, 2014 at 11:17 am (UTC 0)
Hey, I totally understand, I wish I had better video of it… the reason
being is that it was just me filming and was my first attempt at video
taping it.. I’ll get better footage and post a new version. Thanks for
watching. check my newer videos out, they are done better.
Solar Power Videos says:
December 15, 2014 at 11:21 am (UTC 0)
I know, those first videos I did were horrible, I didnt record them the
right direction on my iphone and didnt get enough footage. Sorry about
that. I am getting better, check out my latest vids.. Thanks for watching!
ejemm says:
December 15, 2014 at 11:48 am (UTC 0)
Hi, really nice setup!! What gauge wire are you using within the bank?
Jake Bartley says:
December 15, 2014 at 11:57 am (UTC 0)
What’s the typical recharge time to fully recharged?