Depending on the situation (you may have extremely picky inspectors), and the customers concern with aesthetics, you can source large tool boxes from Lowes or any other large home improvement center. They range from $100-$150 (here in the Midwest) and each one fits 4 x L-16 batteries, but they aren't nearly as "trim" looking as those higher end purpose built boxes. They are all plastic construction so there is no concern of short circuiting terminals, and they will hold any spilled electrolyte. If you'd like a few photos of what I'm talking about, contact me off-list.
Danny From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 2:38 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes? Hi Wrenches - We're seeing more and more interest in grid tied battery backup systems in the Bay Area. Anyway, I'm finding that off the shelf battery boxes are quite expensive - the products from MidNite Solar, DPW, etc are all really nice but super pricey. Any recommendations on battery boxes? We've been using L16 AGM batteries but we might be going to a different size and shape. Any recommendations on favorite batteries is also appreciated. I hope you're all enjoying solar high season! Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 aug...@luminalt.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3002 - Release Date: 07/14/10 02:36:00
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