Andy I would use a relay whose contacts are rated for 440 VAC (more than likely 600V) - the equivalent DC rating should be more than adequate. I would get it...
Dan Bentler
seva@...
Dec 1, 2007 10:17 am
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Hi Andy, C and H Sales electronic surplus has a very nice 12 volt coil sealed aircraft relay with contacts rated for 50 amps for $7.95. You sure can't beat the...
Roderick Wilde
roderick@...
Dec 1, 2007 12:29 pm
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Hi Andy, Never mind this post. 4:30 am is just too early for my brain to function properly. This relay won't work because I am sure the rating is 50 amps at...
Roderick Wilde
roderick@...
Dec 1, 2007 12:36 pm
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... Last I knew, the DC voltage rating of a relay is about 1/3 of it's AC voltage rating. This comes up on the EVDL a LOT. So, to switch your 320VDC power for...
John G. Lussmyer
Cougar@...
Dec 1, 2007 3:32 pm
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... Well, finding a relay to switch that high voltage DC is rather expensive. One possibility would be to use a Solid State relay like the one I just saw in my...
John G. Lussmyer
Cougar@...
Dec 1, 2007 5:15 pm
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http://tinyurl.com/34u7re ... Visit the SEVA website at http://www.seattleeva.org If you wish to unsubscribe from this mailing, send mail to ...
Jim Adcock
jimad@...
Dec 1, 2007 7:56 pm
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Thanks John - I would have to look at some ratings and find out. There are many rated for DC and AC I just dont do that many in DC so I don't look at them too...
Dan Bentler
seva@...
Dec 1, 2007 7:57 pm
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Car shoppers in Britain have a choice of over 2000 distinct car models to choose from that have fuel economy of over 30 MPG. [www.vcarfueldata.org] In the USA...
Jim Adcock
jimad@...
Dec 1, 2007 7:59 pm
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Andy If you can get a 50 amp relay with 12V coil for $8 buy six -- I will need some too. This will drive you heater just fine and should be still kicking when...
Dan Bentler
seva@...
Dec 1, 2007 8:00 pm
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Recent changes to the Aptera site reveal it to be a three-wheel "motorcycle". The Youtube movies seem to indicate it is still pretty crude -- but at least it...
Jim Adcock
jimad@...
Dec 1, 2007 8:31 pm
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... The DC solid state relays are a rather rare item. That's a very good price for a 480VDC SS relay. (Thanks for the source tip.) ...
Craig Paynter
seva@...
Dec 1, 2007 9:27 pm
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Just wanted to say thanks to Dave and Kent. I met with them today and had a look at their conversions. They answered probably a thousand rapid fire questions...
lloyd getty
seva@...
Dec 2, 2007 2:34 am
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Seattle--Oct. 24, INL representatives Mike Hagood, Jim Francfort and Tim Murphy participated in a news briefing held by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. Nickels...
Konrad Roeder
seva@...
Dec 3, 2007 1:31 am
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I think this is an excellent opportunity to thank Mayor Nickels for his foresight and leadership! Try it at: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/citizen_response.htm...
Jim Adcock
jimad@...
Dec 3, 2007 6:05 am
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Hopefully the increased standards (if they come of fruition) will encourage others besides just GM to pursue EVs and "range-extended" EVs: ...
Jim Adcock
jimad@...
Dec 3, 2007 2:25 pm
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Nancy Pelosi deserves great credit for sticking to her guns: http://tinyurl.com/34tmtu And deserves thanks for her efforts: http://www.speaker.gov/contact/ ......
Jim Adcock
jimad@...
Dec 3, 2007 3:13 pm
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Yep that's a win, and a nice one. But hold your praise until Wednesday. That's when we see if a real national energy bill emerges... I am hearing that will not...
Tim - Offgrid Enginee...
offgrid@...
Dec 3, 2007 4:01 pm
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Not seeing many of these show up anymore. Reserve not met. http://tinyurl.com/2nmvpe ... Visit the SEVA website at http://www.seattleeva.org If you wish to...
Jim Adcock
jimad@...
Dec 3, 2007 4:34 pm
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Here is the letter I wrote: Mayor Nickels, I applaud your foresight and leadership in announcing the establishment of a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...
Konrad Roeder
seva@...
Dec 3, 2007 6:57 pm
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this site requires registering... I suppose I could give phony info but perhaps in the future you could consider including a cut n paste of the article in the...
Dave
seva@...
Dec 3, 2007 7:36 pm
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Uses yeast and sugar to generate power, but if I remember correctly, also produces CO2 (it's how wine & beer ferment). Doesn't exactly have any details. ...
Roger Swearingen
roger@...
Dec 3, 2007 10:03 pm
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This sounds pretty cool if he can scale it up. http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/microwave-alternative-fuel-47120305 Roger Swearingen |...
Roger Swearingen
roger@...
Dec 4, 2007 1:52 am
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It's a new twist on the tire pyrolysis proposals that I saw many of as a state solid waste staffer. The rule about such developers is that they are always...
jray3@...
Dec 4, 2007 7:09 am
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burning tires? ain't that pollut'en. sure smells bad anyway. seems dirtier than coal ?? ... Visit the SEVA website at http://www.seattleeva.org If you wish...
Dave
seva@...
Dec 4, 2007 3:36 pm
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My bad -- I try not to refer to articles that require even a "free" signup! ... Visit the SEVA website at http://www.seattleeva.org If you wish to unsubscribe...
James Adcock
jimad@...
Dec 4, 2007 5:34 pm
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I think the point is that the majority of the energy to create them has already been expended, plus we have many big piles of them and no way to get rid of...
Roger Swearingen
roger@...
Dec 4, 2007 6:43 pm
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Forget electric power... pedal power that car http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/clips/toronto-cops-dont-like-bicycle-cars-329 652.php Roger Swearingen | Tri-Digital...
Roger Swearingen
roger@...
Dec 4, 2007 7:27 pm
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Burning tires in the open is dirty and stinky, but at proper combustion temperatures, it's way cleaner than coal (no mercury). The German environment...
jray3@...
Dec 5, 2007 1:01 am
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Ok I am the guy with the 1979 Chevy 4X4 that wants to convert it. I have an idea what I want to do but do not have the knowaldge to do it. Which one of you...
Warren Raven
wrenfoto@...
Dec 5, 2007 1:08 am
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i thought that might be the case. thanks, ... Visit the SEVA website at http://www.seattleeva.org If you wish to unsubscribe from this mailing, send mail to ...