Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-26 Thread bob ellison
26, 2012 7:58 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries Forever? Well, at least Edison thought they should last 100 years. As mentioned by others, inefficiency is an impairing factor in an RE system. However, due to the all time low cost for PV solar modules, these batteries

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-26 Thread Roy Butler
I have 5,000 pounds of original Edison NiFe batteries, made between 1928 and 1939. Almost all of them are working at close to 90% of their original capacity. I would be willing to bet that Edison was really close with his 100 year estimate.on his

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-26 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Forever? Well, at least Edison thought they should last 100 years. As mentioned by others, inefficiency is an impairing factor in an RE system. However, due to the all time low cost for PV solar modules, these batteries can actually be a viable option. If you have the space for 40% more PV power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-25 Thread toddcory
nches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Aaron Mandelkorn Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:52 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries Jon, Iron Edison in Colorado is the only supplier I know of. I am thinking about these as well. I know of a guy that has an Edison

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-25 Thread Jonathan Hill
The use a lit of water and if you run out, they will explode. AEE > sold them in the late 90s. > David Katz > > Sent from my HTC smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint! > > > - Reply message - > From: "Jonathan Hill" > To: "RE-wrenches RE-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-25 Thread David Katz
Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: "Jonathan Hill" To: "RE-wrenches RE-wrenches" Subject: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries Date: Tue, Sep 25, 2012 10:18 am Anyone know anything about Nickel-Iron Batteries? We sold some many years ago but our supplier stopped c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-25 Thread Dan Fink
> > We do discuss NiFe (Edison) battery banks with the students in all our > off-grid classes. I would only recommend them (at this time) for > experienced off-grid experts, DIY or professional. I would not touch a NiFe > install with a 10-foot pole for any typical off-grid consulting customer of >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-25 Thread bob ellison
Watch the Chinese ones, lots of problems there. Bob Ellison From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Aaron Mandelkorn Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 4:52 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-25 Thread Aaron Mandelkorn
Jon, Iron Edison in Colorado is the only supplier I know of. I am thinking about these as well. I know of a guy that has an Edison battery in his shop for many years with no complaints. Their contact info is: The Iron Edison Battery Company, LLC 10171 W. 9th Dr. Lakewood, CO 80215 720-4

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-25 Thread Jonathan Hill
Anyone know anything about Nickel-Iron Batteries? We sold some many years ago but our supplier stopped carrying them. I have a client with a fairly large bank of Hawker industrial batteries; 2100ah @ 48v. He is asking about replacing them with Ni-Fe as he has heard that they will last virtually