It's also possible to charge just the weak cells using an automotive
charger set to 6 v.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
On 12/17/2015 8:29 AM, Luke Christy wrote:
Thanks Guys, for the feedback.
I reduced the system to one string when I was on site, and it is maintaining, though the
remaining "good" batteries had a lot of variance in the SG between cells.
I don't think the cells in these particular batteries are removable (at least
not by me), as the interconnections are welded and it does not look like it
would be easy to pull them out of the case anyway. As Jay pointed out, even if
that were possible, replacing the cells with new ones seems like throwing away
money.
The charge parameters were set kind of low ~58V Bulk and 61V EQ.
I know the homeowner has not been using SG to equalize, as he doesn't even
have a way to check the SG period.
Tommy Penson was kind enough to contact me off-list, and his recommendation was
to increase the charge parameters and spend some time trying to bring the bad
cells back up with careful charging and longer EQ cycles. Seems like that is
worth doing even if it's not successful, considering the expensive alternative.
-Luke
On Dec 16, 2015, at 1:44 PM, Dana <[email protected]> wrote:
Try Tommy Penson at North West Energy Storage at 800.718.8816
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-----Original Message-----
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Dave
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:23 AM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] HuP Conundrum
Luke,
Contac HUP for specific advice. You've probably already done that?
What comes to mind:
Since you have two series strings, run the house on one string of all good
cells.
Pull out the weak cells and charge them as per HUP's advice.
I'm guessing that this problem has happened because the homeowner did not
properly charge the batteries.
Homeowner most likely did not use a hydrometer upon EQ'ng the cells.
Homeowner thought the cells were fully charged and equal but obviously they
were not.
Record keeping, log books etc.. for people caring for expensive batteries are
well worth the effort.
David Palumbo
Independent Power LLC
462 Solar Way Drive
Hyde Park, VT 05655
802-371-8678 cell
802-888-4917 home
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