Using Super CAPs for peak load times.

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  • Fadel
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2014
    • 1
    #1

    Using Super CAPs for peak load times.

    I have a system that is 1000 AH, and it is connected to my household appliances. The problem is that the startup current of most appliances drains the batteries, so I only have the option of adding more batteries to compensate for that. So I thought about using super CAPs to store energy just for the startup of the appliances. Would that work? If not, then do I have any other options?

    Thank you for your assistance
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    • Mike90250
      Moderator
      • May 2009
      • 16020
      #2
      Let me remote view your system. Argh !! Do I see 12V ?

      Super caps hold a lot of energy from 0-15V. inverters can only use energy 11.5V - 14V which is just a small portion of what the super cap contains.. It can be useful for brief (1 second) surges.
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