Forklift batteries for a solar trailer?
A few months ago, I mentioned a design for a solar trailer, which I'm gathering ideas on, and if I find a decent base for, may start with. A friend of mine has pointed me to a source of recondition...
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If you intend to run a roof air conditioner, 48 volts is the "way to go". The 12 volt needs can be met by using the converter and the OEM house battery. Or a 48 volt DC to 12 volt DC converter may be used. Each one of the fork lift jars has a capacity of 48,000 watts of which 24,000 may be used.
That would power my roof air conditioner in HOT ambient temperatures for over 12 hours with no energy coming from the panels, without going below 50% state of charge.
As someone else suggested, recharging may be an issue, particularly if you wish to equalize the bank on solar.
I suspect that fork lift jars need a fair bit of power to prevent progressive capacity loss. It might cost more for a proper charger than for the batteries.
That would power my roof air conditioner in HOT ambient temperatures for over 12 hours with no energy coming from the panels, without going below 50% state of charge.
As someone else suggested, recharging may be an issue, particularly if you wish to equalize the bank on solar.
I suspect that fork lift jars need a fair bit of power to prevent progressive capacity loss. It might cost more for a proper charger than for the batteries.
