Hi Kelly,
That sounds very encouraging. Are the "Workaholic" batteries the
UL-16s batteries? That model is what our nearest distributor
carries. These are rated at 375 AH.
Thanks,
Drake
At 12:45 PM 1/13/2009, you wrote:
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
>
>
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