JD McGyver
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- Jun 20, 2022
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Hello. I am looking for alternative solutions for my Server Rack batteries.
The current solutions are:
1. Hand Truck Dolly. - Best to only carry one battery. Lithium Solar on Youtube has a nice instructional for something similar with the inverter mounted.
2. Furniture Floor Dolly. - Kind of awkward to move without building some kind of handle and is not great for mounting the inverter.
3. Railroad Cart / Platform Truck - Has the handle needed but is generally too long and expensive for a heavy-duty one. There are some tight corners to navigate.
4. Server rack cabinet: - Problem: $500 - $600 each at Signature Solar + suitable casters.
I've looked at some used cabinets on Craigslist/Marketplace. Most of them are too tall. The smaller ones look like they would not handle the weight.
I plan to eventually have two rolling banks of 3 batteries each. I'd consider one rack of 6 batteries, but think that will just be too dang heavy.
Somewhat larger wheels will be necessary to cross some thresholds.
Was thinking of a slotted or strut rail system for the frame, but do like the idea of a locking cabinet to keep the grandkid's fingers away from 48V.
Does anyone have some ideas or photos?
The current solutions are:
1. Hand Truck Dolly. - Best to only carry one battery. Lithium Solar on Youtube has a nice instructional for something similar with the inverter mounted.
2. Furniture Floor Dolly. - Kind of awkward to move without building some kind of handle and is not great for mounting the inverter.
3. Railroad Cart / Platform Truck - Has the handle needed but is generally too long and expensive for a heavy-duty one. There are some tight corners to navigate.
4. Server rack cabinet: - Problem: $500 - $600 each at Signature Solar + suitable casters.
I've looked at some used cabinets on Craigslist/Marketplace. Most of them are too tall. The smaller ones look like they would not handle the weight.
I plan to eventually have two rolling banks of 3 batteries each. I'd consider one rack of 6 batteries, but think that will just be too dang heavy.
Somewhat larger wheels will be necessary to cross some thresholds.
Was thinking of a slotted or strut rail system for the frame, but do like the idea of a locking cabinet to keep the grandkid's fingers away from 48V.
Does anyone have some ideas or photos?