This weeks Net will be on commercial and custom built Electrical Storage and Distribution Devices that can be used in the field or as emergency back up at home or at the office.
We will look at the many uses and reasons to carry one and lastly, we will give a brief discussion on the options to maintain and recharge these devices.
OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
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OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
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Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Power distribution boxes are a simple means of supplying portable power to a variety of devices regardless of your location.
These can be commercial units, purpose built or a combination of the two.
Commercial units
These can be commercial units, purpose built or a combination of the two.
- 3 of my personal boxes along with a couple of battery options.
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- Jackery brand is used by many Vloggers to recharge their recording devices.
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- Bluetti has many options as well.
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- Commercially sold ammo can battery box less battery.
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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Why would you want to purchase or make one?
These units will provide the cleanest, reliable power with out the noise, fuels fumes or hassles of generators.
They can be recharged from a 120v home receptacle, solar panel or with special protection, directly from your cars charging circuit.
With allowance for size and weight, they can be used away from your home or vehicle or when commercial power is Interrupted.
What can they be used for?
Ham Radio
C-PAP machine
Fridge/Freezers
Coolers for medications
Pump Inflation of air mattresses, fishing float tubes, pool toys.
Computers
Video/audio recording devices, drones, camera used by Vloggers. Field Editing of recordings.
Power tools
TV/ entertainment
Power or recharge Children’s toys and games
Alarm systems
Industrial field work surveying, monitoring, test or other field instrumentation.
These units will provide the cleanest, reliable power with out the noise, fuels fumes or hassles of generators.
They can be recharged from a 120v home receptacle, solar panel or with special protection, directly from your cars charging circuit.
With allowance for size and weight, they can be used away from your home or vehicle or when commercial power is Interrupted.
What can they be used for?
Ham Radio
C-PAP machine
Fridge/Freezers
Coolers for medications
Pump Inflation of air mattresses, fishing float tubes, pool toys.
Computers
Video/audio recording devices, drones, camera used by Vloggers. Field Editing of recordings.
Power tools
TV/ entertainment
Power or recharge Children’s toys and games
Alarm systems
Industrial field work surveying, monitoring, test or other field instrumentation.
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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Power demands of various electronic devices.
With the variety and number of receptacles you can house in/on a single box, it is critical that you don’t draw more power than the battery and associated devices can handle.
A fuse panel is an important addition to protect the wiring and to prevent a fire.
With the variety and number of receptacles you can house in/on a single box, it is critical that you don’t draw more power than the battery and associated devices can handle.
A fuse panel is an important addition to protect the wiring and to prevent a fire.
- Plenty of circuit protection.
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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Size and weight considerations
Container size:
The most common home built models feature a 30 or 50 caliber ammo can in either plastic or metal. Really, any container of suitable strength and volume to safely house the battery and components may be used.
Container size:
The most common home built models feature a 30 or 50 caliber ammo can in either plastic or metal. Really, any container of suitable strength and volume to safely house the battery and components may be used.
- I used a smaller 30 caliber plastic case to house two 7a/h SLA batteries. I recently replaced the two batteries with one Lithium battery which actually offers a similar storage capacity.
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- Single Lithium Iron Phosphate battery offers the same relative power capacity in half the size and half the weight. It also allows me to include the charger and accessory cords in the same container
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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Other options
- Plastic electrical box extension
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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Commercial units
Jackery.com
Bluetti.com
Powerwerx.com
If you are not interest in building one yourself, many commercial units offer most every power input/output available(most, not all do not include PowerPoles).
Input options include inputs and electronics to handle 120v, 12/24v, solar including built in solar controllers and others.
Output options include standard 12/24v socket, standard and high output 5v(USB), USB-type C and 120v pure sine wave.
The better ones have full battery and devices monitoring capabilities to ensure you don’t exceed the battery capabilities and they also protect the devices they are powering with low/high voltage shutoff.
Jackery.com
Bluetti.com
Powerwerx.com
If you are not interest in building one yourself, many commercial units offer most every power input/output available(most, not all do not include PowerPoles).
Input options include inputs and electronics to handle 120v, 12/24v, solar including built in solar controllers and others.
Output options include standard 12/24v socket, standard and high output 5v(USB), USB-type C and 120v pure sine wave.
The better ones have full battery and devices monitoring capabilities to ensure you don’t exceed the battery capabilities and they also protect the devices they are powering with low/high voltage shutoff.
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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Home built versions
Minimum requirements:
Input
PowerPole
Solar to match you panel
12volt
120 volt charger to match battery
Output
12 volt socket
PowerPoles
5 volt USB
Banana plug
Additional:
Led lights facing forward
Addison also input/output to match special electronic devices.
Minimum requirements:
Input
PowerPole
Solar to match you panel
12volt
120 volt charger to match battery
Output
12 volt socket
PowerPoles
5 volt USB
Banana plug
Additional:
Led lights facing forward
Addison also input/output to match special electronic devices.
Last edited by KAP on Thu May 20, 2021 7:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Safety considerations
The Jackery unit highlights some safety considerations that can be used as guidelines when building your own unit.
Regardless of which type you use, you must ensure that you can safely charge/discharge your devise without exceed its’ power capacities. Heat buildup is also a serious consideration if your build includes an inverter. Proper ventilation is a must!
The Jackery unit highlights some safety considerations that can be used as guidelines when building your own unit.
Regardless of which type you use, you must ensure that you can safely charge/discharge your devise without exceed its’ power capacities. Heat buildup is also a serious consideration if your build includes an inverter. Proper ventilation is a must!
- Key safety features you should be mindful of whether you build your own or purchase a commercial unit.
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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
Re: OAUSA Net – May 20, 2021 – Electrical Storage Devices
Recharging options
There are three main ways to recharge your device.
1. 120volt input from your house, vehicle, gas generator.
2. 12 volt input from your vehicle
3. 12-23 volt input from a solar panel or wind turbine using
a special controller to prevent overcharging.
There are three main ways to recharge your device.
1. 120volt input from your house, vehicle, gas generator.
2. 12 volt input from your vehicle
3. 12-23 volt input from a solar panel or wind turbine using
a special controller to prevent overcharging.
Last edited by KAP on Thu May 20, 2021 5:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects”.
Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein
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