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> On Jul 23, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Chris Schaefer <ch...@solarandwindfx.com> wrote:
> 
> What source are you all using for buss bars for these multiple battery string 
> set ups?
> 
> Christopher
> 
>> On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 2:16 PM, <t...@wagonmaker.com> wrote:
>> Separate out the individual series strings and run each string to a buss bar 
>> setup.  Remember it isn't just resistance differences between batteries but 
>> resistance difference between cells as well.  In a setup like the existing 
>> one the resistance differences can really add up and if one battery fails 
>> the entire system will be offline.  Running each string to a positive and 
>> negative common buss bar means you can remove individual strings without 
>> disrupting the entire storage and the system can continue operating.  Also, 
>> it means the only resistance issues of substance are within individual 
>> series pairs not the entire interconnected bank.
>> 
>> I ran 10 series pairs of 12v AGM batteries, each pair to a common buss and 
>> it was the longest lasting, most stable battery bank I had.  That was years 
>> ago and now it would require fusing each string but for longevity and 
>> stability it is the best bet.
>> 
>> Tom
>> 
>>> On 2018-07-23 03:56, Dave Tedeyan wrote:
>>> Since we are on the topic of bad battery practices...
>>> 
>>> I may be fixing up a system that was both designed and installed very
>>> poorly.
>>> They have a 24V Outback VFXR inverter, and ten 12V AGM batteries wired
>>> into
>>> 5 parallel strings. I know that is a bad idea, but since they already
>>> have the
>>> equipment, are there any safety issues by re-using this equipment? It
>>> is for a
>>> grid tie battery backup system that will remain in float most of the
>>> time. I assume
>>> that the batteries will not last particularly long, but is there any
>>> harm in using them
>>> and then just getting new batteries once they fail?
>>> 
>>> Stringing is shown in the attached picture.
>>> Cheers,
>>> Dave
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