Lead Acid Batteries?Posted By John Love |
"Never use a car battery if an AGM is within walking distance" ;o)
I use a couple 200 amp AGM batteries to run the scope drive, DSC, 2 cameras, 2 laptops and dew straps when needed. I charge with solar panels during the day and have spent a week out away from power in the DARK of New Mexico. I use "Anderson power pole" connectors on everything so it is simple to set up and multi-port adapters are available. I can even power my Ham radio gear from the batteries. The attached picture shows the batteries on a shelf of the tripod which makes great ballast that improves stability.
John
CCD-Freak
WD5IKX
I use a couple 200 amp AGM batteries to run the scope drive, DSC, 2 cameras, 2 laptops and dew straps when needed. I charge with solar panels during the day and have spent a week out away from power in the DARK of New Mexico. I use "Anderson power pole" connectors on everything so it is simple to set up and multi-port adapters are available. I can even power my Ham radio gear from the batteries. The attached picture shows the batteries on a shelf of the tripod which makes great ballast that improves stability.
John
CCD-Freak
WD5IKX