John, Thanks for that clarification. One question: What is PSOC? Partial State Of Charge?
Dick Ratico Solarwind Electric --- You wrote: Jason, Wrenches, Thank you for your patience and positive statements on Trojan Battery Company. Last week was a busy and I was away from my desk most of the time with limited access to Internet. Both the Premium "RE" versions L16RE-A and L16RE-B, and, the Signature L16P & L16H are great deep-cycles lead acid batteries for solar applications. The key differences between them are: u The grid is thicker for the Premium "RE" L16RE-A and L16RE-B, which effectively reinforces further the frame strength which results into a greater corrosion resistance; u There is relatively more electrolyte in contact with the plates in the Premium "RE" L16RE-A and L16REB, which enhances the electrochemical reaction, particularly during PSOC; u The rubber-based multi-rib geometry separator is approx. 30% thicker for the Premium "RE" L16RE-A and L16RE-B, which translates into a longer life of the separator. The thicker multi-ribs geometry keeps over time the acid channels open longer, promoting the flow of the electrolyte . As a result, the thicker separator is reducing the risk of stratification and enhancing electrochemical processing throughout the plates, resulting into longer continuous performance of the battery. u In the approx. same form factor (except the height), this results into more lead per Ah capacity on the L16-RE units nameplate. As a consequence, the cycling performances of the Premium "RE" is 1,600 cycles @ 50% DOD and 4,000 cycles @ 20% DOD. Respectively 1,200 cycles # 50% DOD, and, 3,000 cycles @ 20% DOD @ 20% DOD, for the L16-P & L16-H. I hope this helps. Let me know if I can shed further light on other attributes of lead acid batteries. Sunniest regards, John John F. DeBoever Global Technical & Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company --- end of quote --- _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
