On 8/5/09, JEREMIAH CHUNGE <
jayrehmc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Infact if you can get inverters+batteries then also install solar
> panels to be charging the batteries when the weather is favourable and
> main grid elelectricity is out, u'll be a happy guy bila running
> expenses of a generator...therefore, u wont need to worry about ur
> batteries running out.. but ensure equipments not in use r powered off
> accordingly...
>
> Either way, if required esp. for heavy consumers, generators might
> still be handy with an autostart/stop function. Some have even got an
> automatic fuel replenishment facility and / or automatic oil
> lubrication device. If output required is single phase or 3 phase,
> some have a changeover switch so that u regulate the output u desire.
>
> Before i publish an article here...analyze ur needs / requirements
> vis-a-vis products specifications available and be a happy chap!!
>
> Best Rgds
>
> Jeremy
>
> On 8/5/09, Areba Collins <
arebacollins@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Good thing with that is your inverter charger acts as your 'default
>> gateway' then all people on the output end never experience a black
>> out, and to increase back up duration all you need to do is add more
>> cells to the battery banks.
>>
>> On 8/5/09, Areba Collins <
arebacollins@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Here is the more expensive option for a fully working office.
>>> 10 x 200ah 12v deep cycle batteries at 24k each.
>>> 1 x 3kva outback inverter charger for about 200k.
>>> With this, energy savers, non crt monitors you can power a 20pc office
>>> continously even on a 2 day blackout. Plus the beauty is when you
>>> choose to get a generator, just plug it in .
>>>
>>> On 8/5/09, Gichuki John Chuksjonia <
chuksjonia@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Have they specified which dates are going down on their website or any
>>>> website? Eg which parts and which dates?
>>>>
>>>> ./Chuks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 8/5/09, Peter Karunyu <
pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> I was looking for a solar powered laptop adapter, for a prolonged off
>>>>> grid
>>>>> expedition, skunk Thea Maina advised me thus:
>>>>>
>>>>> *call ongi 0722222727 mention my name {i.e. thea maina :-} for a
>>>>> discount*
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 12:30 PM, Phares Kariuki <
pkariuki@gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Inverters are the best option. You can get Xantrex inverters (a bit
>>>>>> pricey), along with some batteries, and you will have an almost
>>>>>> uninterrupted power supply.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 11:58 AM, Riyaz Bachani <
>>>>>>
riyaz.bachani@ke.wananchi.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> A lot of people are installing inverters - that charge batteries, and
>>>>>>> provide output for a few lights etc. Should work for laptop. 4-6
>>>>>>> hours.
>>>>>>> Check with Kenital, Chloride etc
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "Kevin Ouma" <
kevin.ouma@gmail.com>
>>>>>>> To: "skunkworks" <
skunkworks@my.co.ke>
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 12:18:31 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq
>>>>>>> Subject: [Skunkworks] Power Alernatives
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> With the current power rationing, what power options are there for
>>>>>>> someone
>>>>>>> working from home ( to power a laptop). apart from a generator ?
>>>>>>> For instance is there a DC to AC convertor that can be linked to a
>>>>>>> car
>>>>>>> battery ?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Speaking of which I do suspect that as of today someone somewhere has
>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>> container full of generators docking at the Mombasa Port.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Kevin
>>>>>>>
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