Quick-Reference assocation of 48v in 12v Terminology

2803 Troy Road, Springfield Ohio

Having Difficulty associating energy from a 48v source?

48.0v = 12.00v


48.4v = 12.1v


48.8v = 12.2v


49.2v = 12.3v


49.6v = 12.4v


50.0v = 12.5v


50.4v = 12.6v


50.8v = 12.7v


51.2v = 12.8v


51.6v = 12.9v

52.0v = 13.00


52.4v = 13.1v


52.8v = 13.2v


53.2v = 13.3v


53.6v = 13.4v


54.0v = 13.5v


54.4v = 13.6v


54.8v = 13.7v


55.2v = 13.8v


55.6v = 13.9v

56.0v = 14.00


56.4v = 14.1v


56.8v = 14.2v


57.2v = 14.3v


57.6v = 14.4v


58.0v = 14.5v


58.4v = 14.6v


58.8v = 14.7v


59.2v = 14.8v





12-Volt Wire Size Guide

AMPS 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. 8 ga. 6 ga. 4 ga. 2 ga. 1/0 ga.
1 45 70 115 180 290 456 720
2 22.5 35 57.5 90 145 228 360 580
4 10 17.5 27.5 45 72.5 114 180 290
6 7.5 12 17.5 30 47.5 75 120 193
8 5.5 8.5 15 22.5 35.5 57 90 145
10 4.5 7 12 18 28.5 45.5 72.5 115
15 3 4.5 7 12 19 30 48 76.5
20 2 3.5 5.5 9 14.5 22.5 36 57.5
25 1.8 2.8 4.5 7 11.5 18 29 46
30 1.5 2.4 3.5 6 9.5 15 24 38.5
40 2.8 4.5 7.0 6.5 18 29
50 2.3 3.6 5.5 9 14.5 23

24-Volt Wire Size Guide

AMPS 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. 8 ga. 6 ga. 4 ga. 2 ga. 1/0 ga.
1 90 140 230 360 580 912 1440
2 45 70 115 180 290 456 720 1160
4 20 35 55 90 145 228 360 580
6 15 24 35 60 95 150 240 386
8 11 17 30 45 71 114 180 290
10 9 14 24 36 57 91 145 230
15 6 9 14 24 38 60 96 153
20 4 7 11 18 29 45 72 115
25 3.6 5.6 9 14 23 36 58 92
30 3 4.8 7 12 19 30 48 77
40 5.6 9 14 23 36 58
50 4.6 7.2 11 18 29 46

36-Volt Wire Size Guide

AMPS 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. 8 ga. 6 ga. 4 ga. 2 ga. 1/0 ga.
1 135 210 345 540 870 1368 2160
2 67.5 105 172.5 270 435 684 1080 1740
4 30 52.5 82.5 135 217.5 342 540 1160
6 22.5 36 52.5 90 142.5 225 360 579
8 16.5 25.5 45 67.5 106.5 171 270 435
10 13.5 21 36 54 85.5 136.5 217.5 345
15 9 13.5 21 36 57 90 144 229.5
20 6 14 16.5 27 43.5 67.5 108 172.5
25 7.2 11.2 18 28 46 72 116 184
30 4.5 7.2 10.5 18 28.5 45 72 115.5
40 11.2 18 28 46 72 116
50 9.2 14.4 22 36 58 92

48-Volt Wire Size Guide

AMPS 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. 8 ga. 6 ga. 4 ga. 2 ga. 1/0 ga.
1 180 280 460 720 1160 1824 2880
2 90 140 230 360 580 912 1440 2320
4 40 70 110 180 290 456 720 1160
6 30 48 70 120 190 300 480 772
8 22 34 60 90 142 228 360 580
10 18 28 48 72 114 182 290 460
15 12 18 28 48 76 120 192 306
20 8 14 22 36 58 90 144 230
25 7.2 11.2 18 28 46 72 116 184
30 6 9.6 14 24 38 60 96 154
40 11.2 18 28 46 72 116
50 9.2 14.4 22 36 58 92

72-Volt Wire Size Guide

AMPS 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. 8 ga. 6 ga. 4 ga. 2 ga. 1/0 ga.
1 270 420 690 1080 1740 2736 4320
2 135 210 345 360 580 912 1440 3480
4 60 105 165 270 426 684 1080 1740
6 45 72 105 180 285 450 720 1158
8 33 51 90 135 213 342 540 870
10 27 42 72 108 171 217 435 690
15 18 27 42 72 114 180 288 489
20 12 21 33 54 87 135 216 345
25 10.8 16.8 27 42 69 108 174 276
30 9 14.4 21 36 57 90 144 231
40 16.8 27 42 69 108 174
50 13.8 21.6 33 54 87 138

By Kenny Hendrick. Chart equates 48v in 12v terminology.

Photo shows the status of a PWM Charger by Morningstar that is active in this Building.

The other Charge Controllers are MPPT by the same Manufacturer.

Hands-down, the MPPT appears a better deal for the needs here. Plans are in the making to converting the PWM 150v 60a Charge Controller over to become a Diversion Control Unit for the Wind Generator.

Used by Kenny Hendrick. Chart equates 48v in 12v terminology.

As a quick-fix toward removing oneself from the Grid, if developing a 12v system., simply use automotove fuse boxes salvaged from the Recycling Yard as opposed to the humongous amount of money it will require to succumb to the AC units typically sold at the monopoly stores.

The difference is super-substantial. The difference is hundreds of dollars vs. $20.00

Chart used by Kenny Hendrick. Chart equates 48v in 12v terminology.

Both units shown can handle up to 150volts or 60amps (whichever comes first). The center unit is the MPPT and to the right of the MPPT is the PWM. Both were used to charge a 48volt Battery Bank and tested mid-2019 for results. The PWM was replaced by another MPPT unit and instantly showed more promising results.




Conversion chart used by Kenny Hendrick. Chart equates 48v in 12v terminology.

Line testing performed with 8-year old MPPT Controller by Morningstar.

Chart equates 48v in 12v terminology.

48v in 12v terminology.




Samlex InverterAlthough not formerly known to me, the Samlex inverter has operated flawlessly for a year or more at the time of this writing. Howver, the 600-watt unit has been decommissioned for the larger 1500w Samlex, pending additional plans for re-purposing the smaller 600w unit.

This is the conversion chart used by Kenny Hendrick. Chart equates 48v in 12v terminology.

48v Battery bank (one leg) in foreground, 12v at rear. 48v Battery bank in foreground.These batteries were all eliminated (even the Trojans in the background) and replaced with the larger 435ah Trojans x 16.

Wind Generator

This 48v 2-Wire Wind generator has 10 blades, and operates using two wires (as opposed to a 3-wire unit).

The unit is silent even under heavy wind conditions. People walk under it not even knowing it's moving and are surprised at how quiet it is.

This is the first silent wind generator I've ever owned. My previous units were extremely annoying (like a rooster can get sometimes...oh by the way, Jack the rooster is dead).

The wind generator is for sale to make way for an upgrade model.

Wind Generator in Springfield is able to be easily serviced from the roof. 48v Wind Generator

Rock-Hold

Ground Work

The little bx-Kubota is a no-joke tractor.

When the Kubota first arrived, it was under warranty.

So I put it to the test by digging more than 75' to install an 1 or 2 inch pipe to an in-yard hydrant.

The water-line that I used is some very thick-walled poly pipe. I circled it in the photos.

So I first started digging the ramp, and the ramp eventually became more steep and longer and before I knew it, the little bx tractor was done! dammit man

Ground Excavation Work

Entertainment




First Samlex Inverter, all systems are GO.

First Samlex 48v Inverter showing all systems are GO

48v to 12v

Shows 12v (nominal) battery bank using an MPPT Charge Controller that has an input from 48v solar-arrays. This bank is presently showing 14.2v and taking in 46.7amps

MPPT

Shows 48v (nominal) battery bank using an MPPT Charge Controller that has an input from 48v solar-arrays. This bank is presently showing 50.2v and taking in no amps because it's night-time.




Two 200w @ 24v panels in series to 48v

Although never having any real issue with it, this early installation was later dismantled and removed for the chicken project (documented elsewhere in this website). Small Solar Array.

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