On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:31 PM, John Blittersdorf < john.blittersd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Tump, > One concern with the Aquion batteries is that the recommended lowest > ambient temperature is 40 degrees and they will freeze below 25 degrees F. > I will be installing these batteries in an off grid system in October and I > suggested that the temporary power shed (during construction of the house) > should be insulated and a small propane heater installed to insure that > they don't get too cold. > > One of my customers ordered NiFe batteries directly from China and held > his breath for over 2 months wondering if he would ever see the batteries > arrive. They are the same battery that Iron Edison sells as their economy > line made in China. > So far they are working fine. There are 40 batteries in one string > connected to two VFX3648 inverters with 12KW Kohler generator and the solar > is just 24 Evergreen ES-A 210's. I Installed the batteries for him > (replacing 32 Interstate L16 batteries at their end of life), and found > they were well made, easy to install (came with interconnect plates), and > they appear to be working fine. I could get more info from the customer if > you need it. Ask Iron Edison about their Chinese battery. > > John Blittersdorf > Rob Stubbins Solar > Rutland, VT > > > On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:34 AM, <penobscotso...@midmaine.com> wrote: > >> Check out Iron Edison batteries. They are pricey but well worth it for >> anyone in it for the long run. Specs below. I'll sell you them but you can >> likely buy directly from them if you set up an account. >> >> http://ironedison.com/nickel-iron-ni-fe-battery >> >> >> >> > I have a client that is interested in this type of battery and or the >> > Aquin, both of which I have NO knowledge. Would like to use them w/ a >> SMA >> > SI6048 OFF GRID 12-1400 Ah@20hr rate capacity. batteries stored outside >> > average winter time temp 25*F. Thoughts on their use /directions for >> > supplier. Thanks in advance TUMP >> > >> >> t...@swnl.net >> >> <blocked::mailto:t...@swnl.net%22%20%5Co%20%22blocked::mailto: >> t...@swnl.net> >> >> www.SWNL.net >> >> <blocked::http://www.swnl.net/%22%20%5Co%20%22blocked::http: >> //www.swnl.net/> >> >> Solarwinds Northernlights >> >> Serving Mid Coast Maine & Northern California >> >> 207-832-7574 Cl. 610-517-8401 >> >> Blair "TUMP" May >> >> ******** MAINE'S CHARTER ******** >> >> NABCEP "Certified PV Installer" >> >> >> >> ******** MAINE'S CHARTER ******** >> >> Trace Xantrex "Certified" Dealer / Installer" >> >> >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> > >> > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> > >> > Change listserver email address & settings: >> > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> > >> > List-Archive: >> > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.or >> g/maillist.html >> > >> > List rules & etiquette: >> > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> > >> > Check out or update participant bios: >> > www.members.re-wrenches.org >> > >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re >> -wrenc...@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >
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