Tonight I spent about an hour cutting threaded rod to length (just about 1m) This should allow me to mount 200 modules if I use all 8 stacks. This requires 32m of threaded rod. I had all but the last 8m of it, so I cut it all and then test fitted a module on…
The original plan was to use a rack cabinet to hold all the modules, however, I now have to many to fit into the rack and so another solution needed to be found. I considered standard ‘shed’ style shelving however it didn’t solve the problem of having the modules locked away (so kids etc cant…
After allowing the loctite to dry I started work on the top plates. I used one of the OEM plates and cut it into two using an angle grinder.
Its time to assemble the Lithium Tower of Power! I purchased 8x 1.2m x 6mm galvanized threaded rods from Bunnings at a cost of $3.77 each. I used some loctite on the end of the thread and screwed each of them into the mounting base. I hope its enough to hold when I tighten down…
I realised the other day when stacking the modules that I didn’t have enough spacers. The spacers are required and sit at the front and back of each module. A client of mine – Scott from www.allwaterjetcutting.com.au said he could easily laser cut them if I provided him with a drawing. I photocopied two of…
Even thou I’m building a power wall from relatively safe Leaf modules, I don’t want them in the garage attached to the house. I built a shed last year and it’s perfect for my power wall. The side of the shed I’ve decided to put the power wall on faces the afternoon sun so I…
The rack itself is awkward to move and would be impossible to move once the leaf batteries are installed. It needs a strong base and wheels. First I built a rectangle frame from of 20×20 SHS. The frame sits under a lip of the main rack frame. I then started work on the Leaf base…