[oclug] Batteries

[Brad Barnett]

On Sat, 10 Aug 2002 09:50:21 -0400
"Dean Staff" <dean at staff.ca> wrote:

> On a lighter note....
> 
> You could do away with the Battery backup altogether. Home Depot has 
> a backup generator that goes for about $4500. It ties into your house 
> line and kicks in the moment the power goes out.. You would only need 
> the batteries to cover you for the time it takes the generator to 
> kick in. Plus a battery backup is better at protecting you from 
> spikes.  ;-)
> 
> Just a thought...
> 
> Dean
> 


Heck, if you're going to go that far, why not convert completely over the
hydrogen power ;)  Buy one of those "tap water + electricity in, Hydrogen
out" units with compressor that are available.  Buy a ballard 5000 watt
power cell, and you're set ;)

Throw tons of solar cells on the roof any you'd end up off the grid.