Re: [RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

Looks like a mix of old and new Batteries in a cabinet too small to drain excessive heat gain. Was the cabinet shaded? Or exposed to direct sun? Temp sensor on charging source? What size interconnect cables were used? Was it a bus system? Absorb with End Amps was turned on? Sent from my

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

Larry, Do you have any pic's of them installed? That would help a lot in getting an idea of how/why these failed. I do have two questions for you... Were there tie down straps over the tops of the batteries? Where was the temp sensor?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

I’m inclined to agree with Maverick. Mixing old and new batteries is not recommended. Differing internal resistance coupled with potentially extreme temps can lead to thermal runaway. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

The picture shows a group of new Fullriver batteries destined for a different site, and the ruined Crown’s I had just pulled out. They are sitting in the back of my truck. Batteries were in a basement that stays 55F year round. Temp sensors for both the Magnum inverter and Midnite Classic 150.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

Lead melts at 621. Plastics melt depending on the type between 212f and 491f ( for the most common ones) http://education.seattlepi.com/hot-water-melt-plastic-3626.html But melting and being able to be deformed is very different. jay peltz power > On May 10, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Chris

[RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

Wrenches, Attached is a photo of my first thermal runaway event after 17 years and thousands of battery systems installed. These were in an RV. I checked every charge source and all are within specified charging parameters. No cause found. The owner is a single elderly lady that uses very