does the wind mill back feed power from the batteries an does it need a blocking diode and how big
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You do need a feedback control which sends power to the battery and once the batteries are full charged then power goes to the grid or house. I like my windmill. Raeburn Moore 9/8/2014
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Please do not do this. Every time you convert energy to another form, overall you loose energy. Darn physics. The added resistance would lower your gas milage at a higher rate then you could be charging your batteries with the wind turbine. Wind turbines can only theoretically harvest about 60% of the winds energy. Wind must be allowed to easily pass through the blades. Then magnetic resistance in the turbines generator will produce the electricity. Then flow to your batteries, which also do not have 100% efficiency. Loosing power at every step.
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I used a continuous duty silonoid so the entire panel only has power if the key is on. I also ran a separate wire straight from the battery with fuse for the radio memory and Then I added a battery disconnect for when the boat is in storage. You need large wire to supply power and that's why you would want the silonoid so it can handle the amprage draw. Remember to put a fuse right at the battery too.
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it has a covered space on the bottom for 8 c sized batteries. I have never used the battery power, just keep it plugged into an AC line in my garage for music while working on projects.
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According to the instructions included with the unit, a charge controller is not necessary. "The factory installed diode placed in line with the positive output from the solar panel will prevent reverse current back feeding from battery through the solar panel at night. The use of a blocking diode is typically done when a smaller sized panel is designed for maintaining a float charge to a battery, and a voltage regulator is not used."
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When it says wind power back up it's referring to an alternator on a wind generator, but it has to be converted to dc, so no it does not have a built in charger, these batteries can take a lot of charge/discharging. So use your charger
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I have two twelve volt batterys connected to the back. I also have OO cables with 250 amp fuses . One per line. And so far I ran everything from a 30 gallon bostich compressor, a skill saw, grinder.and a 8,000btu air conditioner, for 2 hours and no problems. So for no problems. I highly recommend this product.
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My windmill runs on DC with a converter to change to AC. You need DC to charge batteries with. I have 12 batteries to charge. AC to run household grid.
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I don't run anything with it. I charge batteries . It will also depend on your area for what type and how much wind you have. Please be aware of the 2 companies in the state of Washington that are selling this unit, they are very poor people to deal with. Crooked comes to mind.
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I can't give a definitive answer on that questions since power bricks come in various sizes. I have 2 on on mine and they don't block the outlet next to them.
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I didn't order anything but the generator. I have watch this one in 60 MPH winds. It loves it. I regulate my unit to start slowing down in around 40 MPH winds and add real heavy load at 50 MPH ( NOT SHORTED leads) 3000 watts of light bulbs. I used a standard American TV tower from Amerit , Ohio. I built a Hazer that travels up and down the out side of tower . Yes I drop the guy wires as it comes down. So far it works nice, and I can do it by my self. 2 things to think about. The generator is real nice. It was Gudcraft and now the new Company in their town that sells them. I would never buy anything else from them. #2 the fact they have NO replacement parts. If the blades should break, you are SOL.
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I use just this one battery hooked up to a small inverter, and an 85 watt solar panel (DC to AC) to run equipment in my small woodworking shop. Have not used this battery independently for DC power.
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You must connect to at least one decent-sized battery. The bank size and controllers you would need to figure on your own.I've run mine connected to 3 marine batteries in parallel with just the recommended controller: GudCraft CD5.0 12V Charge Controller for Wind Generator Wind TurbineThis turbine is burly! It's withstood winds of over 60 MPH and kept the power coming!
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I have 14 115ah deep cycle batteries powering a small off grid house. On a sunny day the solar system will fully charge the batteries. I will soon be adding a 400 watt wind turbine to help on cloudy days.
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It is NOT battery powered. Power is supplied by extension cords. I bought this for my 82 yr old mother-in-law. It is very light weight and meant to blow off a sidewalk, and not an entire lawn. It is however quite powerful for it's size.
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unless its got a diode internally yes, otherwise as soon as the wind stops the electricity will go the other way and you've got a fan instead of a generator.
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This is kit is for off grid that you need battery and inverter. We also have grid tie kit listed in our store. Thanks for your interest with Renogy.