Title: Todd Cory
If my memory serves me correctly
(and that is a big if) I recall tropical locations sometimes install
batteries with slightly a weaker electrolyte solution. Maybe Jamie can
chime in on this.
Todd
Starlight Solar, Larry Crutcher wrote:
Hello Battery Wrenches,
Over the years I have had several
battery banks in Baja and Sonora Mexico fail in just 36 to 48 months.
These have been L16 or 8D AGM or flooded banks, 24 and 48 volt systems.
The charging systems are working properly and
programmed to manufacturer recommended set points and discharges are
rarely over 30% DoD. Some batteries are only used on weekends, some
are discharged daily. I believe what is affecting the short life is
the high temperature they live in for 5 months each year. Temps. can
hit 115 F in vented battery rooms. I have been thinking about a small
air conditioner and insulated battery box to keep the battery at no
more than 80 F. There are some portable units that draw about 600 watts
and the run time would be very little with a highly insulated
enclosure. There is ample power to do this on the home I am changing
batteries in now. Has anyone done this and gained longer battery life?
Best Regards,
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