Hi Thanks for the replies which are both varied in their solutions and I must confess a little beyond my full understanding.
I haven't yet decided on what system to go with, but there seems to be good support for a 48 volt set ups both on this forum and other Lister sites. I should explain that the Lister is going out to France where I intend to retire, hence the obvious solar PV and EV set up. I have thought about going off grid completely but the cost is too prohibitive so a 48 volt battery system using a decent inverter may be the way I go. One reason why I am still unsure of what to do is because of the postioning of the lister in relation to my PV system. I am half way up a hill side with terracing all around and actually getting my Lister into the celar where I hope to position my battery bank is going to be a nightmare. If this isn't feasible, I may have to resort to simply using it in my garage as described.
Mobile_bob - how much would it cost to have the set up you describe - 110-555jho leece neville/prestolite alternator coupled
with a good controller and where could I source this kit?
Ronmar - what automotive alternator do you recommend? The point you make about the rpm is exactly the problem I am faced with and the ST1800 appears to be the only choice out there. Where could I get the expertise to help me set up a 2 bearing head suitable for belt drive, or make up the overhung bearing drive to run a single bearing head designed for direct drive. I don't know how long the ST head has been around and how reliable are they when run for long hours that I would need my system to run for. I'm just surprised that there is no British alternative as this would be my preference.
Tom - what is your proposed system and have you costed it?
Many thanks for all your replies and please forgive my ignorance on the subject. I really do appreciate all suggestions and would welcome more based on perhaps a simple to run and manage system.
I haven't yet decided on what system to go with, but there seems to be good support for a 48 volt set ups both on this forum and other Lister sites. I should explain that the Lister is going out to France where I intend to retire, hence the obvious solar PV and EV set up. I have thought about going off grid completely but the cost is too prohibitive so a 48 volt battery system using a decent inverter may be the way I go. One reason why I am still unsure of what to do is because of the postioning of the lister in relation to my PV system. I am half way up a hill side with terracing all around and actually getting my Lister into the celar where I hope to position my battery bank is going to be a nightmare. If this isn't feasible, I may have to resort to simply using it in my garage as described.
Mobile_bob - how much would it cost to have the set up you describe - 110-555jho leece neville/prestolite alternator coupled
with a good controller and where could I source this kit?
Ronmar - what automotive alternator do you recommend? The point you make about the rpm is exactly the problem I am faced with and the ST1800 appears to be the only choice out there. Where could I get the expertise to help me set up a 2 bearing head suitable for belt drive, or make up the overhung bearing drive to run a single bearing head designed for direct drive. I don't know how long the ST head has been around and how reliable are they when run for long hours that I would need my system to run for. I'm just surprised that there is no British alternative as this would be my preference.
Tom - what is your proposed system and have you costed it?
Many thanks for all your replies and please forgive my ignorance on the subject. I really do appreciate all suggestions and would welcome more based on perhaps a simple to run and manage system.