Drake, As we have an Interstate distributor nearby and get daily, free, delivery, we've used the Interstate "Workaholic" L-16's extensively, for ~ 6 years. I have them in my own system. I understand that they are made by U.S. Battery for Interstate, so you should get specs, there. I got printed specs from Interstate. I consider the capacity ratings a bit "optimistic" and derate when sizing and setting up SOC metering.
We haven't seen any premature failures. I'll have a better idea of the life in the next couple of years. -Kelly Kelly Keilwitz, P.E. Whidbey Sun & Wind, LLC Renewable Energy Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer 987 Wanamaker Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239 PH & FAX 360-678-7131 [email protected] On 1/12/09 8:57 AM, "Drake Chamberlin" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > With the high price of batteries, I'm looking at battery > options. I've found some Interstate L-16 batteries for a bit over > half the price of Trojans. Is there a compelling reason not to use these? > > Also, I've had no luck finding cut sheets or drawings of either of > these brands. Does anyone know where (or if) this information is available? > > Thanks, > > Drake > > > Drake Chamberlin > Athens Electric > OH License 44810 > CO License 3773 > 740-448-7328 > 740-856-9648 > > _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] 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
