Found another computer store, added another kilowatt of salvaged laptop cells!
Let's talk solar! I found another computer store today that would part with salvaged laptop battery packs. I broke them down and got 130 of the 18650s lithium ion cells.
Experience shows that after testing I should get probably 1100 Watts worth of good sales out of the 1300 Watts that I salvaged. Since I need 24000 watts, and this puts me over 9000 Watts of cells for my Net Zero house, I am over 1/3 of the way now.
This is enough to begin my system, because I could run them harder, and start with this 9000 watts. This is a 24 volt 375 amp battery, so it's not weak. I just want a 24 volt thousand amp battery, for long-term use.
I plan to supplement the Lithium-ion batteries with lead acid batteries initially while I finish the battery Banks I'm going to build. That way when the let acid batteries begin to weekend they will have been replaced by lithium ion cells. I can buy 4000 Watts a Lithium-Ion Sales brand new for about $250, so The Back-up Plan it's just buy what I need and build them up.
But I like the idea of running my NetZero house off of Salvaged batteries. I'm not a Greenie by any means, but I like the concept of re-purposing item to good use.
Besides, they are colorful, LOL!
These batteries will run my air conditioner continuously for over an hour, with no added power.
Reuse is much better than recycling. A great use of old cells.
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I agree, they should last over 30 years. The new ones will go over 40 years!
I bet they would make a great car battery, LOL! Maybe after I am done with the house....
:(>Ok - this is VERY cool! Re-use and re-purpose whilst cutting energy demand. I'm sharing this to @gogreenbuddy for extra support. :)
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Thanks! When I hit the 24000 watt mark, I will be able to run the house two to three days without charge, including the high efficiency heat pump and 24 volt refrigerator and freezer. Once I add the wind generator, I will add the inductive cook top too. I will not just be camping out, LOL!
:)>Excellent find.
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It made me happy for sure! Good find. It means another source also, which will get me there faster.
I need to find a few more sources, LOL!
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