Re: Switch between power sources

> "Free" power. The batteries will be charged by renewable resources (solar,
> wind) and I want to reduce my electricity bill by running some low current
> circuits (e.g. lighting and computers) from this.

I would suspect the cost of replacing the batteries will be greater
than the cost of the power saved. A more practical approach may be to
put the extra power on the grid so your wattmeter runs backwards and
you get credit for the power delivered.

-Bill

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