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Electronics / Re: Power Inverter Advice
« on: September 09, 2011, 06:33:09 PM »
I looked at the pumps and I have a Taco 0011 & 007 , I don't know why I wrote 009.
RSI to answer your question , if everything runs at one time I will be pulling about 4 amps.Not counting UPS or inverter.
RSI to answer your question , if everything runs at one time I will be pulling about 4 amps.Not counting UPS or inverter.
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Electronics / Re: Power Inverter Advice
« on: September 08, 2011, 07:32:59 PM »
First I want to thank all of you for advice, next I don't know much about UPS systems. How big of one would be big enough and how long would the battery last,I would like at least 8 to 12 hrs. The pass through feature on the inverter sounds like I could put as many batteries on the system with high amp hours to be able to get my time I want, now I am not giving up on the UPS system its just I know nothing about them. I like that the UPS has a built in battery charger and the pumps can plug into it.
Please tell me more good things about the UPS ex:size , cost , battery life
Thanks for all the help
Please tell me more good things about the UPS ex:size , cost , battery life
Thanks for all the help
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Electronics / Power Inverter Advice
« on: September 06, 2011, 08:19:11 PM »
I am installing my first outside wood stove , a Legend coal and wood furnace ( time to save money with fuel so high )and I have a question........
Has anyone installed a 12volt backup system in case the power goes out when you are not around. I know some will say get a whole house back up generator and tranfer switch but I can't afford it all at once. I am looking at wiring in a double pole double throw switch so when I lose 110 power it will switch to 12 volt with an inverter. I know I want an inverter with a low amp no load draw, I found some with a no load draw of 0.12 amps. But I know someone out there has a similar setup that can give me advice on an inverter.
I will be running 2 pumps , a Taco 009 (1.4 amps) & 007 (.71 amps) that will only circulate when heat is needed in the house or garage (not 24/7 )and the thermostat on the stove. I know this won't run it forever but if I am at work I won't come home to a frozen system, I will be running it off of a large dozer battery that will be maintained at full charge with a maintainer while the main power is there. When the power goes out it should run the system for at least 12+ hours maybe more until I can start the portable generator and charge the battery back up.
I have also thought of using a solar charger for the battery when there is no power , but I live in the mountains with alot of trees that block the sun most of the day and I don't know how well the solar charger will work without direct sunlight.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Has anyone installed a 12volt backup system in case the power goes out when you are not around. I know some will say get a whole house back up generator and tranfer switch but I can't afford it all at once. I am looking at wiring in a double pole double throw switch so when I lose 110 power it will switch to 12 volt with an inverter. I know I want an inverter with a low amp no load draw, I found some with a no load draw of 0.12 amps. But I know someone out there has a similar setup that can give me advice on an inverter.
I will be running 2 pumps , a Taco 009 (1.4 amps) & 007 (.71 amps) that will only circulate when heat is needed in the house or garage (not 24/7 )and the thermostat on the stove. I know this won't run it forever but if I am at work I won't come home to a frozen system, I will be running it off of a large dozer battery that will be maintained at full charge with a maintainer while the main power is there. When the power goes out it should run the system for at least 12+ hours maybe more until I can start the portable generator and charge the battery back up.
I have also thought of using a solar charger for the battery when there is no power , but I live in the mountains with alot of trees that block the sun most of the day and I don't know how well the solar charger will work without direct sunlight.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Plumbing / Baseboard Bleeders
« on: May 12, 2011, 07:28:04 PM »
Getting everything ready to install my OWB next week (5/16/11)and was wondering which side of my baseboard heaters would be the best side to install my baseboard tees with bleeders. I am thinking the exit sid of each heater but not sure , would be thankful for your information on this matter.
Have wanted one of these stoves for years and once I get it installed ,it will be time to start stocking up on the coal.
Have wanted one of these stoves for years and once I get it installed ,it will be time to start stocking up on the coal.
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