http://www.power-talk.net/alternative-energy-blog.html stay up to date on the official Alternative energy blog for Power-Talk.net. en-us alternative energy Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:17:11 GMT Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:17:11 GMT power-talk.net http://www.power-talk.net/costco-golf-cart-batteries.html I use 12 6V Costco golf cart batteries to power my off-grid permanent residence. They are connected to a single charge controller and two 2400W stacked Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:17:09 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/gc2-golf-cart-batteries-are-good-but-not-all-golf-cart-batteries-are-the-same-interstate-made-in-mexico.html I have a solar system; about five years ago, I bought a set of batteries. First I tried the marine deep cycle but they only last a year or so. At the same Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:44:28 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/12-volt-trojan-golf-cart-batteries-battery-saver.html I have been running golf cart batteries in my golf cart for 10 years. This is several different carts. My education on batteries is that they go bad because Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:45:17 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/advertise.html Advertise on Power-Talk.net to promote your alternative energy business. Drive targeted traffic to your website affordably. Monthly and yearly rates are available for random placement image ads in various sizes. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:40:32 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/magnum-inverters.html U.S. manufactured Magnum inverters are offered in pure sine wave and modified sinewave models for both mobile and renewable energy applications. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:04:34 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/sams-club-golf-cart-batteries.html I have a small heavy metal cart with 2 sets of golf cart batteries in series with an 1600 inverter and a battery charger, mainly for power failure. Because Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:28:06 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/to-golf-cart-or-not-to-golf-cart.html We have used golf cart batteries for over 12 years (different sets of course) on our 45 foot sailboat, 4 of which were spent living aboard in warm climates. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:10:09 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/your-problem-is-that-you-used-cheapo-golf-cart-batteries.html You should have paid just a tad extra and picked up some U.S. Battery, Trojan, or Crown. Even an interstate 232AH battery which, is from what I can tell, Fri, 27 May 2011 21:36:29 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/i-sunk-my-inverter.html I bought an Outback FX3048, reconditioned, for about half off. I left it in it's shipping box in the rain, outside, thinking it was a sealed unit... Fri, 27 May 2011 21:33:56 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/most-leadacid-batteries-are-recycled-not-thrown-away.html Lead-acid batteries are the most recycled of all types, so most are not wasted. If you're worried about it, recycle the ones you use. I manage a small Sun, 08 May 2011 01:58:54 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/made-in-the-usa.html I'm not sure if it is possible to have a 100% made in America turbine. The alternators (and the neodymuium magnets they require) are pretty much entirely Wed, 04 May 2011 15:32:03 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/solar-house.html I have a solar house in the Caribbean. It uses 16 of Trojan T105 cycling up to 50% daily. After 6 years, 15 are still usable but probably with capacity Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:04:05 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/rave-for-killawatt-meter.html This item is an absolute must for anyone interested in knowing where all those killawatts on your monthly bill are going. A huge help in designing Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:02:41 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/alternative-to-leadacid-largescale-battery-systems.html We need to start talking about how many batteries we are throwing away every year. This is a major problem!!! Iron Edison is redefining off-grid energy Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:20 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/fork-lift-battery-are-poor-cousins-to-the-real-thing.html we come across this quite often forklift battery dressed to look as an industrial deep cycle battery in fact are quite different animals. True deep cycle Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:31:15 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/outback-inverters.html Outback inverters provides clean, reliable DC to AC conversion through their FX and VFX inverters. Outback is currently considered one of the best inverters available for off grid renewable energy systems. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:24:31 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/forklift-batteries1.html I use one 48 volt, 3000 lb forklift battery - it is good for storage and cost @ $5000. You must really have a good charging system, able to do 250 amps Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:54:47 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/residential-owner.html we installed a 10 kw bergey grid tied system, went operational in december of 1985, initially service was great, now the system sets out of service for Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:13:37 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/power-inverter.html A power inverter is a necessary component for running basic household AC appliances, electronics and power tools. They are available in a variety of sizes, styles and brands. Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:03:38 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-power-ebook.html This wind power ebook is a comprehensive and easy to read guide to wind power. Also includes candid reviews of turbines currently being sold in the U.S. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:28:41 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/xzeres-wind.html Xzeres wind corporation manufactures two horizontal axis, furling wind turbines, the 110 and 442. Both machines are robust, low rpm and include a 10 year warranty. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:36:50 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/alternative-energy-resources.html Giving you a brief glimpse into the benefits of using Alternative energy resources over the uncertain long term availability of fossil fuels. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:40:58 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/renewable-energy.html Renewable energy comes in many different forms. See a brief overview of what alternative energy is and the benefits of using these renewable resources. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:33:20 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-weight.html wind turbine weight is sometimes a good indication of it's robustness. However, a heavier turbine doesn't auotomatically mean increased reliabilty. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:55:10 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-speed.html wind turbine speed is not something to simply overlook. High rpm wind turbines are typically cheaper but can cause unnecesarry wear and tear. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:53:53 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-manufacturers.html Here we discuss the different wind turbine manufacturers and their turbines. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:53:15 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-designs.html Wind turbine designs vary greatly among manufacturers. Let's take an introductory look at how these different designs work. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:45:33 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-turbine-blades.html Wind turbine blades also called airfoils, are what capture the wind energy. Check out the pros and cons of commonly used materials. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:43:56 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-power.html Navigate the following pages to learn more about wind turbines and how they operate Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:38:37 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wind-generator.html Wind generator placement is critical to it's performance and life span. Learn how to read the landscape to minimize turbulence. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:37:27 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/wet-cell-batteries.html Deep cycle wet cell batteries or flooded lead acid, are most commonly used in off grid applications. Their lower cost and ability to accept higher charge voltages make them ideal for this application. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:28:16 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/ventera-energy.html Ventera Energy Corp, located in Duluth Minnesota, was started by some of the designers and engineers from World Power, now Southwest Windpower. At the time they offer a 22 Ft down wind turbine. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:19:24 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/upwind-turbine.html An upwind turbine is one in which the rotor is at the front of or upwind of the tower. A downwind turbine is just the oppsite. We'll discuss the pros and cons of these two turbine designs. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:18:24 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/two-blade-turbine.html A two blade turbine is saved the expense of a third blade, which in a commercial application can amount to large savings. For residential uses it can hardly bee seen as an advantage. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:17:51 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/tower-height.html Tower height is very critical to the performance of your wind power system. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:17:14 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/thank-you.html Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:15:38 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/swept-area.html The swept area of a wind turbines blades is the most accurate way to estimate it's potential power output. The larger blade diameter, the more power it is capable of extracting from the wind. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:12:44 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/southwest-windpower.html southwest windpower is a U.S. based residential wind turbine company. They currently offer the Air X, Air Breeze, Whisper and Skystream wind turbine. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:10:32 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/solar-yard-lights.html Solar yard lights are easy to install and provide very nice supplemental light to your landscape. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:08:44 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/solar-power.html Solar power is one of the quickest, most easy ways to start using alternative energy. We'll also go over the different types of solar panels. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:05:25 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/solar-panels.html When shopping for solar panels, believe it or not, you actually have a couple options. If you plan on using these panels to power your home then your decision will be very cut and dry. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:04:45 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/small-wind-turbine.html Small wind turbine manufacturer True North Power NG is creating a stir in in North America with their Wind Arrow. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:03:47 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/sitemap.html Sitemap for Power-Talk.net. Search the entire sight for info on wind power, solar power, deep cycle batteries and renewable energy products. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:02:25 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/renewable-energy-sources.html Are renewable energy sources an available alternative option for you to use? Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:01:29 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/proven-energy.html Proven Energy, located in Scotland, has been manufacturing reliable, robust wind turbines since 1982. They offer downwind turbines ranging in rotor diameter from 8.4 ft to 18 ft. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:00:30 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/product-reviews.html Check out our product reviews of energy saving devices. All products tested were bought with our own money. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:58:22 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/privacy-policy.html privacy policy Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:56:55 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/power-talk-newsletter.html Sign up page for the free Power-Talk newsletter. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:56:15 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/power-talk.html Meet the folks behind Power-Talk Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:55:02 GMT http://www.power-talk.net/otherpower.html Otherpower, an informational website centered around renewable energy, offers a residential wind turbine kit. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:28:14 GMT