3 Responses to “What are the right batteries for a wind generator and where can i find them?”

1. I Tried on August 17th, 2009 1:15 am
   

   Generators Feedback: This site has everything, if they don’t have it they can direct you. I believe all you need is a bank of deep cycle marine type batteries.
   These other two sites have a wealth of info;
   Some very informative info there.
   Good Luck,
2. jlstitt on August 18th, 2009 6:48 am
   

   Generators Feedback: I think you are looking for deep cycle batteries, the same kind that are used with solar collectors.

   Try some of these sites…

   edit - to answer the question “Why not car batteries?” … the difference between a deep-cycle and car battery is that deep-cycle batteries contain solid lead and withstand “deep-cycling” (losing up to 80% charge) better than automotive batteries, which have a different construction. Car batteries are designed to give you more “starting” power and stay up above 50% charge. Deep-cycling a car battery can result in a quicker breakdown of the core, thus increasing cost in the long-run.
3. Sexy Homer on August 20th, 2009 11:36 am
   

   Generators Feedback: What’s wrong with standard automobile batteries?

   [They are designed to be recharged over & over again, and are common & cheep.]

   [edit]

   You didn’t think Homer knew anything about engineering, now did you?

   It is a common mistake, since Homer is just so darn sexy, people forget that he has a brain also…

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