Do it yourself 12 volt solar power

Daniek, Michel 1964- (author.).

Summary:

If you want to introduce alternative power supplies around the home and garden or even live totally off-grid in your boat, caravan, or yurt and need a practical introduction to solar power and 12-volt supplies, here is an essential guide to the subject. Not only will it save you money, it will show you how to run your lights, laptop, DVDs, and music, and even your tools and household products, from a simple 12-volt system. Be in control of more of your home's own energy supply, develop a low-impact way of living, and be prepared for power outages in the future!

Record details

ISBN: 9781856232425
ISBN: 1856232425
Physical Description: 157 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm
Edition: Third edition revised & updated.
Publisher: East Meon, Hampshire : Permanent Publications, 2016.
Copyright: ©2007

Content descriptions

General Note:

Previous edition: 2011.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Solar panels -- Batteries -- Solar controllers -- Watt & volt -- Multimeters -- Cables -- Fuses -- Plugs & polarity -- Switches -- Connection plans -- Inverters -- Electrosmog -- Lamps -- Music systems -- Cordless tools -- Solar grinders -- Solar circular saw -- Sun-following systems -- Solar welding -- Battery tester -- Special voltmeter -- Tips & tricks -- Bench power supply -- Home-made regulators -- BMS for lithium batteries -- Solar electric bikes (e-bikes) -- Using direct solar power to recharge LiFePo4 batteries -- Solar direct operation.