Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery electrolyte question

2011-01-10 Thread JKO
Wrenches, Check with your local battery guys..most will take them for free.however I would check before just giving them away. Almost any legit battery reseller/distributor will PAY you for used batteries. Used and dead L16's in northern Nevada bring $40 to $60 each just for salvage. J

Re: [RE-wrenches] Morningstar Charge Controllers

2010-07-01 Thread JKO
Dick, I installed a Tristar Jan of this year in my off grid system. Array is 6 Solon 230's on a tracker. The Tristar is running in parallel with an MX 60 on another array in the system. So far I am very pleased with the Tristar. Have not explored the on-line capabilities (the main reason I pur

Re: [RE-wrenches] FW: Backup Generators

2009-07-15 Thread JKO
Wrenches, Point of information.we have been using a Honda EM7000is for 5 years with dual SW4024s in an off grid system with absolutely no issues. We leave the "eco throttle" in the "ON" position and have experienced no sync, load sharing or battery charging issues regardless of load. Our larg