wow that is creative. Ok I’m more hopeful now.
jay > On Jul 17, 2025, at 2:43 PM, Chris Schaefer <ch...@solarandwindfx.com> wrote: > > Jay, > > I just removed 72 cells last week, about 75lbs each. When the original > installer installed these the room was wide open and they had use of heavy > equipment. Then they installed a wall which provided about 3 foot of > clearance. Fun times. Best thing to do is to make sure they haven't been > charged for a few days as they will contract just enough. Also you'll want to > make sure the temperature of the room is around 70 degrees or cooler as this > will also help with the sliding them out. You may end up with a couple of > stubborn ones and for that I came up with this rudimentary rig consisting of > 2x4's to winch them out with a ratchet tie down. In the attached picture the > rig is not attached to the wall. I needed just enough room to winch them out > about 2/3rds of the way and then they came out. Did this with just two > people. One person can easily lift them. Should be able to zoom in on the > picture for details. If you need more info feel free to call me. > > Christopher > > On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM jay <jay.pe...@gmail.com > <mailto:jay.pe...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> Yes. >> >> Absolyte GP 90G18 >> 6 x 2v cells per stack >> 4 stacks >> weight is about 100# per cell, or roughly 700# per stack. >> >>> On Jul 17, 2025, at 2:22 PM, Chris Schaefer <ch...@solarandwindfx.com >>> <mailto:ch...@solarandwindfx.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Hey Jay, >>> >>> Does this look like what you are dealing with? >>> >>> Christopher >>> >>> On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM jay via RE-wrenches >>> <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> wrote: >>>> I’ll give that some thought. >>>> >>>> It’s too steep and narrow but it’s not too far to the road which maybe I >>>> could just pull them with the nearby tractor and a long rope. >>>> >>>> thanks >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Jul 17, 2025, at 1:38 PM, david quattro <da...@quattrosolar.com >>>>> <mailto:da...@quattrosolar.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> If it’s not too steep you can continually leapfrog two or 3 pieces of >>>>> plywood, and roll your engine dolly on that. Or you can use a few cuts >>>>> of large diameter pipe as rollers. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM jay via RE-wrenches >>>>> <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>>> <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> wrote: >>>>>> I was out at the job site today with the customer with the old SI 4548. >>>>>> It’s going away, primarily because she wants a mini split and her >>>>>> inverter is too small at this point. >>>>>> >>>>>> She has of course a abosolyte battery, 6 cells per stack. >>>>>> I don’t know if they will slide out or not. >>>>>> >>>>>> But just thought I’d ask if anyone has any tricks. >>>>>> Oh and no it’s in a side room, no way to get any heavy equipment in >>>>>> there, and each stack is about 600# >>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe I could get an engine hoist in there, but outside the door is dirt >>>>>> and gravel and its a long ways to where I can put the trailer. >>>>>> I am anticipating having to remove the cells to deal with it. >>>>>> Cutting it apart with a right angle grinder is about the only trick I >>>>>> know. But I’m guessing there are others. >>>>>> >>>>>> Fortunately I can install the new equipment on the other wall so I don’t >>>>>> need to get the batteries out quickly. >>>>>> >>>>>> thanks in advance >>>>>> >>>>>> jay >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>>>> >>>>>> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >>>>>> <http://re-wrenches.org/> >>>>>> >>>>>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>>>> <mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> >>>>>> >>>>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>>>> >>>>>> There are two list archives for searching. 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