Son Of PriUPS

Since starting this project I have heard from and corresponded with a number of people who had questions and comments on the technical aspects of implementing a PriUPS system.  Unlike the FAQ, which is of general interest, most of these missives were from people either interested in replicating the project in one form or another, or taking me to task about my lack of knowledge, thoughtfulness, or, in many cases, sanity.  I did my best to answer them, and am pleased to note that a few folks are on their way to having a Prius-powered house.  Here are links to progress reports I have received.  If you are working on a PriUPS and would like it mentioned here, send me photos and a narrative.

Charlie's PriUPS

Charlie put together a system using similar to my "Large System A" using an HP/Compaq R3000XR and two Cherokee power supplies.  Here are the details and photographs of his implementation.

Chris's PriUPS

Chris decided to take the same full route that I did, minus (unsurprisingly) the computer instrumentation.  He got a refurbished 10kW UPS and connected it through a couple of diodes to his Prius.

Betty's PriUPS (I've disabled this link as the situation may change.  Stay tuned!)

A somewhat different situation here, which might turn into yet another heading.  Betty's husband started work on the project but couldn't complete it.  In addition, he was working on making a Plug-In Hybrid of his Prius, and she has some Prius batteries  and a big UPS for sale.  Take a look.

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