batteries again

[cagey]

Hi
story so far using previous advice:
Sigma 362
swinging mooring
VP 2003
55 amp alt
sterling smart reg
splitter diode
No 1 bank engine start 1 x 80A
No 2 bank domestic 3 x 110 A
1,2,both,off switch
Dont motor much, lucky just dont need to
Am installing Ampair 100 and DCM 600 monitor following earlier advice.
Next year solar panel cant afford it this year
Questions:
1 Do I need to buy expensive Ampair regulator or is there a cheaper or better alternative.
2 Is it true by connecting the two leads from Ampair it "locks" the blades if so is this safe and how long can they be joined, is there a switch that can be used for this and how should it be wired.
Im finding all this wiring bussiness quite intriguing only wish i understood it.
Thanks
Keith

 

[Anonymous]

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Am installing Ampair 100 and DCM 600 monitor following earlier advice.
Next year solar panel cant afford it this year
Questions:

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1 Do I need to buy expensive Ampair regulator or is there a cheaper or better alternative.

Since you have 100W output you will need a regulator otherwise you will overcharge the batteries or even boil them dry. Not all wind generators have the same output characteristics and most solar controllers use a form of control which doesn't work well with rotating generators, so I suggest you buy the Ampair one.


2 Is it true by connecting the two leads from Ampair it "locks" the blades if so is this safe and how long can they be joined, is there a switch that can be used for this and how should it be wired.

That information should be in the installation instructions.

Im finding all this wiring bussiness quite intriguing only wish i understood it.

The instructions should be fairly clear. Tell us if there is anything in the instructions that isn't clear to you and someone will try to help.

 

[William_H]

Regarding shorting the two wires together on the wind generator to stop the bhlades. What yo0u are doing shorting the two wires together is to provide a large load to the generator this must reflect back as a resistance to the blades turning. More specifically the current flowing in the coils of the generator tend to act like a motor the magnetic field produced acting to resist the motion. Provided current capability of diodes is not exceeded this will reduce the blade speed dramatically however from the nature of the action no resistance can be produced unless the blades are turning. So it will not park the blades only reduce the speed. Go for the instructions by the manufacturer. PS I wouldn't bother with solar if you have engine generator and wind power. (expensive and inconvenient) That is from someone who relies entirely on solar for battery charging.
regards will

 

[charles_reed]

<<1 Do I need to buy expensive Ampair regulator or is there a cheaper or better alternative.>>

Well I'm very surprised you think the Ampair regulator expensive. Not only is it a good piece of kit, their support is first class - do get the x2 input one though and use the 2nd input for your solar panel(s).

I put my feed from there straight into the main circuit.

<<2 Is it true by connecting the two leads from Ampair it "locks" the blades if so is this safe and how long can they be joined, is there a switch that can be used for this and how should it be wired.>>

No. Use a shock-cord to physically prevent the blades from turning (you really only need to do that, if a regulator is fitted) when you're turning off all the batteries.