As to alleviate Eskom's loadshedding several radio amateurs has decided to come up with alternative power supply units that will be used during loadshedding or any other time when there is a need to use such equipment.
Thanks to Christi ZS4CGR for sending images of his latest project in this regard. Christi stays on a farm and from time to time he activates SOTA and HOTA sites. He needed a Solar Battery Power Supply for these events and he came up with an ingenious way to host all the components for this project. Look at the extra battery terminals that he invented. This gives him the option to easily connect radio and other equipment from the battery. The solar controller was obtained from Takealot at a very reasonable price tag.
I personally think that the way Christi is using a salvage plastic drum and other bits and pieces is great. Not only for nature (salvaging + recycling) but also for his own pocket not having to spend money on an expensive cabinet.
Christi great project and thanks for sharing it with us!!
Images: (Click on images for larger view.)
Solar Contoller Specs:
Rated voltage-12V/24V
Rated current-20A
Max PV voltage-75V
Max PV Input power-260W[12V]/520W[24V]
