[Cob] (no subject) 12 volts

[D.J. Henman]

You can't wire far with 12 volts without losing a lot of energy due to 
resistance, the higher voltages, such as 24 v and even better 48 would  
be better for distribution and then use a cut down to 12 v if necessary 
at the source.   Many well designed applicances will run on 24 v , some 
on the more efficient 48 v. 
Check around.

Darel

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Bill&Julie wrote:

>Hidare,,,  I think you will find that the codes do not apply to 12 Volts...
>Also,, ( here in Minnesota ) If I were to wire my shed, and connect it to my
>house
>breaker box, then the whole shed must be to code. But if I were to
>connect the shed to the house with an extension cord, then the wiring
>in the shed does not have to be to code.
>At lest that is what I was told...
>Now back to the 12 Volts,,, You Could ( that is if you really wanted to )
>Have the meter on the pole, with plug ins... Build a weather proof
>box by the pole,,, put a large Battery charger and several Batteries in
>the box,,, and run very large diameter wires into your house from the
>12 VOLT batteries....
>{ the larger the wires for low voltage, the less voltage will be lost
>through
>the length of the wire }
>
>Almost every appliance can be had in 12 volt.  Although they are more
>expensive, especially if you look in the sailboat line.
>
>I hope this helps,,,,  always alternatives. Just,, some aren't as elegant as
>others.
>¤¿¤  bill
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jilly" <JILLPRUETT at peoplepc.com>
>To: <coblist at deatech.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 10:20 AM
>Subject: [Cob] (no subject)
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>Well, it is really less important about the building codes themselves, as it
>is getting the power in - which requires the permitted building.
>
>However, I think we established that a workshop is the place to start, and
>once power is i n - build on!
>
>jilly
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