[modeleng] Re: Topsy - to charge and how to charge, that is the question!

  • From: Peter Sheppard <peter.sheppard@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "'modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 14:32:41 +0100

John,

Agreed, that is a known limitation caused by:

1. Space; and
2. (Most importantly) finance as I already had the petrol engine!

Cheers

Peter


On Wednesday, March 30, 2005 1:22 PM, John Rippengal 
[SMTP:j.rippengal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] wrote:
> Peter Sheppard,
> Whoops! I have just re-read your original posts and note that the engine is
> only 3/4 hp. That is only equivalent to about 20 amps from the 24v
> alternator max even ignoring lots of losses. So you will need a more
> sophisticated control system than I have suggested. Basically you will be
> running on the battery.Main charging must be after use because the engine
> can only supply a fraction of the 96amps your motor will take on max power.
> John
>
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