Hi Bill,
You did not mention the age but I would bet that the batteries have more of a
problem from being deficit charged since the owner has no alternative charge
source. So many DIY systems are poorly designed and usually underpowered. We
see T-105’s murdered in just 2-3 years. Top that off with the likely damage
from the big freeze event and I would condemn the bank.
Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems
On Dec 3, 2015, at 7:00 AM, Feather River Solar Electric <i...@frenergy.net>
wrote:
Hey Folks,
I came across an off-gridder yesterday whom was getting zero support
from the dealer he had purchased his small system from, self installed,
batteries in a lightly insulated box outside. When I inspected the electrolyte
levels I discovered it was frozen in some cells, the voltage of the 48 volt
pack was ~8 volts, I didn't check individual batteries due to these facts...I'd
seen "enough". Recently temps have been in the high teens, though we are back
up to low 30's.
He does not have a genny or battery charger! I have a DC genny which I
could use to charge these batteries but should I waste my time and his money
trying to save them? Others' experience with this situation?
TIA,
Bill
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Feather River Solar Electric
Bill Battagin, Owner
4291 Nelson St.
Taylorsville, CA 95983
530.284.7849
CA Lic 874049
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