Re: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers
Larry, I've had very good luck with the gang at Quick Charge ( www.quickcharge.com )and they are located in Oklahoma. Currently they are on about a 3 week lead time. I use them as a back up for my off-grid clients big gennys that don't like to start in our cold climate. I like their 60A/48V unit and they also have a 100A unit but never have used. Good luck my friend. Christopher Chris Schaefers WHERE KNOWLEDGE EQUALS POWER INDEPENDENCE Specializing in Off-Grid Electricity for Remote Homes Grid-Tied Power for Residential and Commercial Sites Tel 585-229-2083 ~ Cell 585-748-1870 5115 South Hill Road Canandaigua New York 14424 www.solarandwindfx.com ~ ch...@solarandwindfx.com From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Starlight Solar, Larry Crutcher Sent: 27 December, 2010 18:13 To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers Hello battery wrenches, I am looking for recommendations for an industrial grade battery charger for our shop. Most of what I am finding is in India, China or Germany but I would like something a little closer to home. I am looking for these features: automatic 3 stage charging selectable for 6 or 12 volt AGM, flooded or GEL manual adjustable voltage control up to 20+ Vdc manual adjustable current limiter 1 to 50+ amps adjustable timer shut off Thanks, Larry Crutcher General Manager Starlight Solar Power Systems 11881 S Fortuna Road, #210 Yuma, AZ 85367 Phone (928) 342-9103 powered by STARLIGHT ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers
Hey Chris; Thanks for the link, they have a charger I've been looking for for a long time: a selectable voltage portable unit. Front switch lets you select 24, 36, or 48 volt battery. R. Walters r...@solarray.com Solar Engineer On Dec 28, 2010, at 11:13 AM, Chris Schaefer wrote: Larry, I've had very good luck with the gang at Quick Charge ( www.quickcharge.com )and they are located in Oklahoma. Currently they are on about a 3 week lead time. I use them as a back up for my off-grid clients big gennys that don't like to start in our cold climate. I like their 60A/48V unit and they also have a 100A unit but never have used. Good luck my friend. Christopher Chris Schaefer’s WHERE KNOWLEDGE EQUALS POWER INDEPENDENCE Specializing in Off-Grid Electricity for Remote Homes Grid-Tied Power for Residential and Commercial Sites Tel 585-229-2083 ~ Cell 585-748-1870 5115 South Hill Road Canandaigua New York 14424 www.solarandwindfx.com ~ ch...@solarandwindfx.com From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Starlight Solar, Larry Crutcher Sent: 27 December, 2010 18:13 To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers Hello battery wrenches, I am looking for recommendations for an industrial grade battery charger for our shop. Most of what I am finding is in India, China or Germany but I would like something a little closer to home. I am looking for these features: • automatic 3 stage charging selectable for 6 or 12 volt AGM, flooded or GEL • manual adjustable voltage control up to 20+ Vdc • manual adjustable current limiter 1 to 50+ amps • adjustable timer shut off Thanks, Larry Crutcher General Manager Starlight Solar Power Systems 11881 S Fortuna Road, #210 Yuma, AZ 85367 Phone (928) 342-9103 powered by STARLIGHT™ ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace inverters undercharging batteries.
Jesse, It looks like you said the battery was replaced with Rolls. If so, good choice. Without extensive regular testing, keeping a log book, and possessing the knowledge to do it right, you will not really know if you are fully charging the battery to 100% SOC. From the information in your post, it leads me to think that this is the case. IMO, the single most important thing you can do for this customer is install a battery monitor system. I recommend the trimetric. While this will not take the place of skilled battery testing, it will give you far more information than you have ever had. This is where to start. You will then know how high and low the voltage got each day. You will see how many AH are removed and replaced each day. You will have eyes to see your battery health like never before. Please post the size of the battery bank, the cables and length used to connect the inverter and all the generator information. Perhaps we can help more. Larry - Original Message - From: Jesse Dahl To: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:04 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Trace inverters undercharging batteries. Wrenches, I have been in contact with a person living off-grid in Northern MN. She had some problems with her system and called me. I teach a solar class at a local community college and have been helping her in my free time (free of course!). Some of her batteries froze last winter and she said she dumped out the electrolyte and put new in (6 V Rolls) Her main concern was the batteries never fully charging. She has a very nice Kohler gen, but from what I have been told, the Trace inverters may be part of the problem with the batteries undercharging. I have limited experience with off grid applications and any help would be greatly appreciated. Jesse -- ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers; FOUND
Chris, Just what I was looking for. USA made and 3 year warranty. EXCELLENT! Larry - Original Message - From: Chris Schaefer ch...@solarandwindfx.com To: 'RE-wrenches' re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:13 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers Larry, I've had very good luck with the gang at Quick Charge ( www.quickcharge.com )and they are located in Oklahoma. Currently they are on about a 3 week lead time. I use them as a back up for my off-grid clients big gennys that don't like to start in our cold climate. I like their 60A/48V unit and they also have a 100A unit but never have used. Good luck my friend. Christopher Chris Schaefer's WHERE KNOWLEDGE EQUALS POWER INDEPENDENCE Specializing in Off-Grid Electricity for Remote Homes Grid-Tied Power for Residential and Commercial Sites Tel 585-229-2083 ~ Cell 585-748-1870 5115 South Hill Road Canandaigua New York 14424 www.solarandwindfx.com ~ ch...@solarandwindfx.com From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Starlight Solar, Larry Crutcher Sent: 27 December, 2010 18:13 To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers Hello battery wrenches, I am looking for recommendations for an industrial grade battery charger for our shop. Most of what I am finding is in India, China or Germany but I would like something a little closer to home. I am looking for these features: . automatic 3 stage charging selectable for 6 or 12 volt AGM, flooded or GEL . manual adjustable voltage control up to 20+ Vdc . manual adjustable current limiter 1 to 50+ amps . adjustable timer shut off Thanks, Larry Crutcher General Manager Starlight Solar Power Systems 11881 S Fortuna Road, #210 Yuma, AZ 85367 Phone (928) 342-9103 powered by STARLIGHTT ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers
Larry Ive used the Associated 6080A charger for years 0 to 106 volts at 6 amps. If you know what youre doing it can be a great tool to bring back batteries Tom Duffy Systems Design Engineer t...@thesolar.biz 575-539-2111 X 301 Although no trees were killed in the sending of this message, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. Confidentiality Notice: This message including any attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete any copies of this message. _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Starlight Solar, Larry Crutcher Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 8:30 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers Hi Drake (et alia) An quality inverter/charger would work for half of our situations. The other half is that we do capacity recovery of AGM and flooded batteries. For that I need unregulated or controllable voltage and manual current limiting. Larry - Original Message - From: Drake mailto:drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org To: RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Industrial battery chargers I've been through this one, to balance the third leg of a 3 phase generator which has a pair of stacked SW4024s on it. After a long search of the available industrial chargers, we added another SW4024. The system had certain heavy surge loads, which we put on a special panel powered by the third inverter. For the money, I think another inverter is the best bet. Maybe Chinese imports may change the situation, but if you want to stay away from them, another inverter would likely still be your most economical choice. At 06:13 PM 12/27/2010, you wrote: Hello battery wrenches, I am looking for recommendations for an industrial grade battery charger for our shop. Most of what I am finding is in India, China or Germany but I would like something a little closer to home. I am looking for these features: * automatic 3 stage charging selectable for 6 or 12 volt AGM, flooded or GEL * manual adjustable voltage control up to 20+ Vdc * manual adjustable current limiter 1 to 50+ amps * adjustable timer shut off Thanks, Larry Crutcher General Manager Starlight Solar Power Systems http://www.starlightsolar.com 11881 S Fortuna Road, #210 Yuma, AZ 85367 Phone (928) 342-9103 powered by S TARLIGHT ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/ _ ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
