Hi Wrenchies,
Any Input would be
greatly appreciated!
Jeff Clearwater wrote:
Esteemed Wrenches,
I
need your advice on this most unfortunate situation.
I arranged a
purchase of 16 Trojan L16 RE-Bs for a client and they went to pick them
up. They didn't secure them well on their flatbed tralier and as they
climbed their windy mountain driveway they lost 4 of the batteries over
the side of the road and several more fell on their side on the trailer.
The
damage falls in 3 categories:
1) Broken or cracked posts, caps
and handles,
2) Loss of Acid
3) Unknown damage due to
shock of falling . . .
It's the last category that concerns me -
I'm recommending they replace the ones that took a tumble enough to
break posts. (although experience with fixing posts would be welcomed)
And
the loss of acid doesn't seem extensive - the voltage is holding fine -
perhaps we'll just add water or perhaps acid and water - we'll work
that one. (though any input on amount of acid lost before needing to
add acid would be welcomed input) (all but one seem to be above the
plates still).
But I'm seeking advice on whether you can trust an
L16 that has violently fallen on its side. Can the force of a fall
like that loosen or crack plates and cause problems that show up later?
Here's
the summary of damage:
Battery
Voltage
Damage
Fill Level
1
6.342
2
6.343
3
6.341
4
6.318
5
6.351
6
6.315
7
6.349
8
6.314
9
6.344
Broken Post
10 6.348
Cracked Post
11
6.33
12
6.336
13
6.304
Broken Handle
14
6.346
Broken Handle
15
6.334
2 Broken Posts, Case Cracked, Broken Handle
Plate Exposed
16
6.34
Thanks!
--
Jeff Clearwater
Village Power Design
Renewable Energy Design & Installation
Ecovillage Design
Consultant
Licensed
Solar Contractor in CA - C-46
www.villagepower.com
413-559-9763
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-- Jeff Clearwater
Village Power Design
Renewable Energy Design & Installation
Ecovillage Design
Consultant
NABCEP™ Certified
Solar PV Installer
Licensed
Solar Contractor in CA - C-46
www.villagepower.com
413-559-9763
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