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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I would stick with 12 volt designs, and yes, they make those for Fork LIfts as well.. Why 12 volts? Well a lot of stuff used in RV's is designed for 12's so why waste energy converting?
Now.... I have indeed used a fork lift battery. the one I used was 12 volt, and I can't tell you the capacity or the weight.. It was a Flooded Wet Cell type (Like the golf car batteries) I have also seen Sealed types and AGM's used on Fork Lifts but those were not ones I used.
The Reconditioning company charged it and loaded it on the trailer I rented.. I towed it to the site where my ham club was running Field Day We ran everything off the batteries. 3 2-way Radios, Rotors for one or 2 antennas (3rd was fixed) Lights for 24 hours Shop said the battery was down about 10% the following day
IT WAS NICE. .no generator noise. NO "AC-Line noise" NO AC-Hum. ANd we placed top in the state (In the battery class) of course.
Now.... I have indeed used a fork lift battery. the one I used was 12 volt, and I can't tell you the capacity or the weight.. It was a Flooded Wet Cell type (Like the golf car batteries) I have also seen Sealed types and AGM's used on Fork Lifts but those were not ones I used.
The Reconditioning company charged it and loaded it on the trailer I rented.. I towed it to the site where my ham club was running Field Day We ran everything off the batteries. 3 2-way Radios, Rotors for one or 2 antennas (3rd was fixed) Lights for 24 hours Shop said the battery was down about 10% the following day
IT WAS NICE. .no generator noise. NO "AC-Line noise" NO AC-Hum. ANd we placed top in the state (In the battery class) of course.
