Battery bank status

So the battery bank is on its way.
I ordered so far 2 pairs of cables and a charger and I have an inverter. I've wired the first 3 batteries together and they are now charged and ready to go!

I'll take some pics and add them shortly.

The hardware I've purchased:

• Charger -
  
  Schumacher SC-1200A/CA SpeedCharge 3/6/12 Amp Charger/Maintainer/Tester
• Inverter -
  
  Whistler PRO800W 800-Watt Power Inverter
• Cables
  
  2PC 4 AWG Gauge Red Black Battery Post Inverter Cables Solar, Golf Car RV Boat
  
  
    

Battery bank project started

So with the new house came 15 C&D UPS12-210MR batteries. Some specs:

• AGM
• 12 volt
• 53 Amp hours
• 10 year design life

So I'm going to wire them up then a get a charger to charge them then we can use them for power in the sheds or in the  house if the power goes out.

I still have the 800 watt inverter that can be used with this future battery bank.

New Project: Battery Bank

I want to build a small battery bank in the workshop that will power the fridge/freezer for a few days enough to keep them cold and the food in them good. I can also use this to power my work computers so I can work if needed.

I'll charge the batteries with a charge controller plugged into the wall that will keep the batteries topped off all the time. In case the power goes out and I need to charge the batteries, I'll charge them from the truck engine. It's a generator after all.

I'll be using notes/instructions created by Steven Harris. He's an alternate energy engineer and I really respect him and his knowledge.

I also want to have an inverter that can cool the fridge/freezer when needed.