Charging the batts__Less noise to get the job done.
Without solar; Lots of 1000i/2000i inverters on the market. If I am correct, they output about 400w on econo (low noise). How much 12v charging can be accomplished with just 400w ?
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Sal,
Yes, I do have some knowledge of building gen boxes for the ol' 'Yellow and Black' C46540 (it's now in the genhouse) running great when it's cranked. I built a box for it that reduced the noise. I find it hard doing what I like in the shop these days.
When the inverters became the talk of the RV world, I said, okay, time to go with the flow. Now having three different battery needs, the choice seems to be the 1000i or the 2000i. The mention I made of 400w input max for the charger was to keep the inverter's output at that level, so the noise would be at the lowest possible. I have one charger that can be set for 4a DC output for 12v batts. One charger for the scooter only requires 1.8a input. So far so good until we get to the 48v Club Car. Need the 2000i here.
Right now I'm thinking, the 1000i would be a good choice to carry with the e/scooter. Or like has bee said, just carry a extra batt. No noise to worry about.
Good to see all posts with different ideas. Hey, I don't count the wind mill out. That would be fun to see. Old man with his wind mill on a e/scooter.:B
One of our old posters built a beautiful box for the Honda 1000i and no extra fan was needed. The last time he updated the info' on that project, he noted over 500 hours running in the box with no problems. I think it could be used 24/7 in any congested area. Don't know if there is enough left in the tank for any shop time.
Floyd
Yes, I do have some knowledge of building gen boxes for the ol' 'Yellow and Black' C46540 (it's now in the genhouse) running great when it's cranked. I built a box for it that reduced the noise. I find it hard doing what I like in the shop these days.
When the inverters became the talk of the RV world, I said, okay, time to go with the flow. Now having three different battery needs, the choice seems to be the 1000i or the 2000i. The mention I made of 400w input max for the charger was to keep the inverter's output at that level, so the noise would be at the lowest possible. I have one charger that can be set for 4a DC output for 12v batts. One charger for the scooter only requires 1.8a input. So far so good until we get to the 48v Club Car. Need the 2000i here.
Right now I'm thinking, the 1000i would be a good choice to carry with the e/scooter. Or like has bee said, just carry a extra batt. No noise to worry about.
Good to see all posts with different ideas. Hey, I don't count the wind mill out. That would be fun to see. Old man with his wind mill on a e/scooter.:B
One of our old posters built a beautiful box for the Honda 1000i and no extra fan was needed. The last time he updated the info' on that project, he noted over 500 hours running in the box with no problems. I think it could be used 24/7 in any congested area. Don't know if there is enough left in the tank for any shop time.
Floyd
