Chris K
New Member
Hi all,
I'm building a pedal-powered generator and I'm wondering what rating diode I need to prevent my battery from powering the generator? Here is my setup...
Bicycle
to
generator – (24v, 250 watts)
to
dc/dc switch convertor – (24v to 12v, 30 amps)
to
battery charger – (12v, 30 amps)
to
lead-acid battery – (12v, 105 amps)
to
inverter – (600 watts)
t0
load (laptop, lights, cell phone, etc)
I'm also putting 20 Amp fuses between each component (besides between the battery and inverter). At the moment I'm using 10 AWG solid copper wire between each component (except between the battery and inverter), because I already have it in stock. I have much larger cable, for the inverter, though I don't know the gauge off-hand.
I'm guessing I need to put the diode between the battery charger and battery with forward bias facing the battery. Also, I heard battery chargers already have diodes in them, so, if I don't need it, I won't install it. The charger is a SunForce solar battery charger. I’m assuming I could test this with my volt-ohm meter. If I do need the diode, I heard that Schottky Diodes are the most efficient, so could I use that type?
The dc/dc switch converter says that its ground is non-isolated. Is there anything I need to do specifically besides ensure none of my polarities are reversed? Or, will there be more issues concerning this?
Lastly, how much would adding a capacitor help, and where and what size would I need it?
Thanks a billion (due to inflation),
Chris
I'm building a pedal-powered generator and I'm wondering what rating diode I need to prevent my battery from powering the generator? Here is my setup...
Bicycle
to
generator – (24v, 250 watts)
to
dc/dc switch convertor – (24v to 12v, 30 amps)
to
battery charger – (12v, 30 amps)
to
lead-acid battery – (12v, 105 amps)
to
inverter – (600 watts)
t0
load (laptop, lights, cell phone, etc)
I'm also putting 20 Amp fuses between each component (besides between the battery and inverter). At the moment I'm using 10 AWG solid copper wire between each component (except between the battery and inverter), because I already have it in stock. I have much larger cable, for the inverter, though I don't know the gauge off-hand.
I'm guessing I need to put the diode between the battery charger and battery with forward bias facing the battery. Also, I heard battery chargers already have diodes in them, so, if I don't need it, I won't install it. The charger is a SunForce solar battery charger. I’m assuming I could test this with my volt-ohm meter. If I do need the diode, I heard that Schottky Diodes are the most efficient, so could I use that type?
The dc/dc switch converter says that its ground is non-isolated. Is there anything I need to do specifically besides ensure none of my polarities are reversed? Or, will there be more issues concerning this?
Lastly, how much would adding a capacitor help, and where and what size would I need it?
Thanks a billion (due to inflation),
Chris
