running a house from car batteries for the electrical idiot

[pirate]

Ah, tongue testing batteries...it's like other things...you know you shouldn't really...but you go ahead anyway!

 

[MDJ]

Ah, tongue testing batteries...it's like other things...you know you shouldn't really...but you go ahead anyway!

You mean like Mc'ewans Ale?

 

[pirate]

Aye, McEwan's Pale Ale...available from my local C0-op when I was a teenager at 8p/can! ...and that's where the rot set in...

 

[pirate]

Remember the 1289? Used in those flat torches and also in the lamps on your bike?

Also used in the Electronic Engineer kits (anyone remember those?). You could build a radio or an alarm etc, putting the components onto a perforated board with spring-clips.

 

[pirate]

Crikey, there you go!

That's me in the corner! (As REM were wont to sing...)

 

[static zap]

1289 must be the one + more affordable PP6.
Just started to learn names then C,D,AAs came in !

 

[Leyland30]

OP DC is the future, as already suggested; make sure your using LED lamps, the 12v twin pin MR16 ones will be most cost effective. I’d also suggest you get a deep cell leisure battery rather than using a standard car starter battery. Also, don’t try using this system for any space or water heating, low load applications only. Good luck.